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New nature trail launched at Grand Western Canal

A new nature trail alongside the Grand Western Canal has been officially launched today (Tuesday 7 April).

The launch event, led by Devon County Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Biodiversity Councillor Jacqi Hodgson, took place during an Easter fun day...

East Devon MP campaigns to reopen more police station front desks after success in Exmouth

Exmouth’s new police station will be open to the public after a campaign by local MP, Simon Jupp. The new front desk will allow the public to share concerns with officers at the front desk. The improved accessibility for residents goes alongside a modern new workplace for the local force.

Police numbers across Devon & Cornwall are due to hit 3,610 in the financial year from April...

Local women's charity invites you to recognise an awesome Shero in your life

In celebration of International Women's Day this year, Trevi, the leading women's charity in Devon, is asking you to recognise and celebrate remarkable women in your life!

The charity describes a Shero as a female hero who deserves to be recognised and celebrated for social, economic, cultural and political achievements.

Trevi’s popular Shero campaign returns for a third...

Heart of the South West LEP welcomes two new board members

The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has welcomed two new Board members for 2023.

The Heart of the South West LEP’s Board works to improve economic development and prosperity in the Heart of the South West area, which covers Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay, and deliver the area’s Local Industrial Strategy .

The Board also oversees the LEP’s...

Motorcycling hopeful out to fulfil his dreams after Hand Racing link-up

A Devon rider regarded as one of motorcycle racing’s hottest prospects is hoping to fulfil that potential after linking up with a history-making team.

Finley (Fin) Arscott, from Lifton, will represent Hand Racing during the upcoming season, fresh off the back of his triumph in the No Limits Racing Pirelli Super Series 600 Championship 2022, in what was only his fourth competitive...

Tesco to offer free blood pressure checks as people deprioritise routine health checks

People across Devon are being urged to encourage their loved ones to take up a free blood pressure check on Valentine’s Day.

This comes as new figures reveal many people are struggling to prioritise their health during the cost-of-living crisis.

New research released today by Tesco shows that South West people are more likely to service their cars (62%) and household boilers...

Police and Trading Standards execute warrant in West Devon

On Thursday 9 February, officers carried out a warrant in the Okehampton area as part of an investigation into the possible sale of illegal weapons.

Officers from the Serious and Organised Crime Investigation Team, supported by the Force Support Group and Neighbourhood Team attended the address along with Trading Standards Officers.

The action was taken following information...

CL School of Management and Wild Planet Trust announce partnership to deliver radical sustainability solutions for corporations

UCL School of Management is delighted to announce a new partnership with the registered conservation, education and scientific charity Wild Planet Trust .

Wild Planet Trust is active in conservation both in the UK and abroad, working alongside partner organisations to conserve species and their habitats.

The partnership forms part of UCL’s new Sustainability Lab , a student-...

Portrait painting of Queen Elizabeth 1 in display case

Portrait of ‘bloody finery’ and ‘plundered treasures’ to go on display at The Box

An iconic painting of a famous Tudor monarch is set to be unveiled at The Box on Saturday 11 February.

The Armada Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I is arguably one of the most recognisable depictions of the queen who reigned for more than forty years, from 1558 until 1603. One of three known versions that still survive today, it’s on loan to the city from The Woburn Abbey Collection....

Two policeman with child and traffic speed gun

Children learn lessons about road safety with police help

School children in Bideford, North Devon got some special lessons from police this week as part of a road safety initiative.

Pupils in Year 5 at East the Water School had a visit from officers on Monday 6 February as part of the force’s Mini Police programme.

Two classes of students took part in the speed watch morning with Youth Engagement Officer Matt Young and...

Donkey and mother and daughter

Spring into the new season at The Donkey Sanctuary

With spring just around the corner, The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth is the perfect day out for all the family this half term.

The sanctuary is free to visit and is set in the heart of the East Devon countryside, overlooking the world-famous Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.

For those looking to combine exercise and brainpower the ‘Stories of Sanctuary Spirit’ trail is a...

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