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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...

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£2 million boost for Sidmouth's coastal defences

Sidmouth’s coastal defences have been given a boost after almost £2 million was made available to protect the town from eroding cliffs and high tides.

In 2020, glass ‘splash walls’ were installed on the seafront to see how they would fare against the waves, but many people didn’t like them and they were soon vandalised.

Now East Devon District Council has chosen a new scheme...

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Two taxi incidents in Exmouth prompt council warning

Two women were left shaken after unsettling taxi journeys in two separate incidents in East Devon, prompting council warnings.

East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) licensing department has received two reports in the past month from people using taxis taken from a rank on the Strand, in Exmouth.

The first passenger reported an incident, in December, where she said she was...

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International nurses reunited at UHP after two years apart

Maria Christine Abrenica (Chris) and her daughter Danielle previously worked as nurses in a private hospital in the Philippines but have both started new lives in Plymouth through UHP’s international recruitment programme.

Chris, 53, was the first to move to the UK in February of 2020 after being a nurse for 15 years in the Philippines. During her interview, she was given a list of...

Aldi stores in Devon launch Too Good To Go service

Aldi is rolling out its partnership with the world’s largest surplus food platform, Too Good To Go, to all of its stores in Devon.

Following a successful trial last year, the UK’s fastest-growing supermarket is making the surplus food bags available nationwide, in a bid to tackle food waste while also offering even lower prices to customers.

The ‘Magic Bags’ will contain a...

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Blackpool Sands takeaway reopens under a new partnership

The owners of one of the UK’s most iconic beaches, Blackpool Sands near Dartmouth in South Devon, have partnered with new operators to re-open their renowned eating establishment and implement a series of fresh and exciting changes over the next 12 months.

Geoffrey and Robert Newman have joined forces with Charlie and Zuzana Deuchar, owners of Dartmouth’s multi-award winning boutique...

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Communities can apply for Coronation weekend street party licence free of charge

Communities across Devon from Tavistock to Tiverton, Bideford to Budleigh and from Ashcombe to Avonwick are being invited to apply for a free street party licence to mark the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort.

The Coronation takes place on the morning of Saturday 6 May at Westminster Abbey, and on Sunday 7 May Coronation Big Lunches will...

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Boost your childcare budget this half term

As the February half term draws closer, families are being reminded that they can save up to £2,000 a year on childcare costs with Tax-Free Childcare.  

More than 37,600 families in the South West used the scheme in September 2022 and benefitted from the government paying towards childcare costs. 

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging families to find out more about...

Signs of spring in National Trust gardens

Spring is on the way at many National Trust places in the South West, with snowdrops being spotted at many places. 

 The dainty white flowers tend to bloom in January and February and pave the way for the crocuses and daffodils, which are a common sight in springtime. This humble little flower has been the top choice of flower to spot by National Trust visitors over the years with...

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Virtual Live your Life workshop comes to Devon and Exeter

On 23 February, Lymphoma Action will be holding a virtual Live your Life workshop for anyone in the Devon and Exeter area who has been affected by lymphoma, a type of blood cancer.

Lymphoma Action’s Live your Life workshops have been developed to support people who have come to the end of their treatment for lymphoma, or who are being monitored by their healthcare team as their...

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RGB South Molton completes renovation project

The South Molton branch of RGB Building Supplies has opened a brand-new plumbing and heating centre, completing a 12-month full renovation project.

The new centre has allowed the branch to double the size of its plumbing and heating (P&H) product offering and install a dedicated trade counter, manned by a P&H specialist.

In addition to the new plumbing and heating...

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