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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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Rapist jailed for 18 years

A rapist who kidnapped and raped a woman after pretending to be a taxi driver to lure the victim into his vehicle, has been jailed today, Thursday 26 January, for 18 years.

Yuseab Woldeab, aged 27 and from Wilton Street, Plymouth, was sentenced at Plymouth Crown Court after being found guilty of two counts of rape and one of kidnap.

The court heard how the victim, a woman in...

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Devon & Cornwall Police appeal for dashcam footage to help catch power cable thieves

Devon & Cornwall Police are appealing for information from members of the public after another reported theft of copper from electricity lines in South Devon. The most recent theft took place just before 6pm on Sunday 22nd January, close to the Cadleigh Park area of Ivybridge. This follows nine previous incidents, starting in December and continuing throughout January taking place around...

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Public Sewer Services renews contract with Exeter-based Lightfoot having saved over £58k in fuel bills, and 102 tonnes of CO2 in the last 12 months

Leading sewer and drainage installation, renovation, repair and maintenance company, Public Sewer Services, has renewed its contract with Exeter-based Lightfoot having succeeded in slashing vehicle idling, fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions across its fleet of 132 vehicles.

Providing real-time, in-cab coaching, and rewards for better driving, Lightfoot has delivered almost £58,000 of...

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Garden birds in Devon are counting on you!

RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch is the largest garden wildlife survey in the world and provides a snapshot of how garden birds are faring in the UK.

The world’s largest garden wildlife survey returns this month, with hundreds of thousands of people watching and counting the UK’s garden birds over the last weekend in January for the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch.

Nearly 700,000 people took...

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Have your say on new public green space at Station Road in Broadclyst

Local people are being invited to share their views on 25 acres of land, acquired by East Devon District Council (EDDC), for a new nature-rich, accessible green space.

The new green space is an important milestone in the creation of the Clyst Valley Regional Park. A public consultation begins 6th February at 10am for six weeks until 20th March 2023 at 4pm , on draft proposals for...

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Don’t let ‘toxic mould’ scammers into your home Trading Standards warns

Trading Standards is warning homeowners across Devon, Somerset, Plymouth, and Torbay to be wary of scammers who are trying to take advantage of concerns about ‘toxic mould’.

Heart of the South West Trading Standards says that there have been a number of instances of scammers attempting to dupe householders into handing over money for fake ‘toxic mould’ surveys.

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2022 Mission Statistics Revealed for Devon Air Ambulance

Mission statistics for 2022 reveal just how vital the response of the Devon Air Ambulance medical emergency service is to the people of Devon, as they experience another incredibly busy year.

Throughout another challenging year for many public services and charities, the crew at Devon Air Ambulance has been tasked to attend over 1828 incidents across Devon and were also called to...

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New build-to-rent company, Adler Estates, launches with first development in Exeter

New dedicated build-to-rent company, Adler Estates, has launched in Exeter as part of a new division of the Eagle One group of private property companies.

With established residential, commercial, industrial, retail, and leisure property divisions already under its wing, including Blue Cedar Homes – the successful, specialist developer of luxurious homes for the over 55s – Adler...

Plymouth Prepares for French Tourism Boost

Plymouth is aiming to welcome an influx of French visitors this year through an initiative with Brittany Ferries, showcasing the city as a go-to destination.

The partnership will promote the benefits of cross-channel sailing to reach the spectacular coastline and surroundings of Britain’s Ocean City.

Travellers from France can reach Plymouth in as little as 6 hours on a...

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Small is Enough: EP featuring rural voices from East Dartmoor and Teignbridge

Devon based arts charity Villages in Action has partnered with Lucy Bell and Naomi Turner of Documental Productions to create a unique and joyous songwriting project for those living along or near the A382.

The project brings together a diverse group of participants from various community hubs, including Community Links in Okehampton, Made Well C.I.C. in Hatherleigh, Dunsford Memory...

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