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Dinan Way scheme progressing but slowed by wet weather

Work on the Dinan Way extension in Exmouth is being hampered by the ongoing heavy rain, but progress is continuing to be made.

The new Hulham Road roundabout, developed as part of the scheme, was surfaced last week. Road markings and high friction surfacing are still...

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“Awareness Has Grown Now Dementia Support Must Catch Up”

Progress has been made but people living with dementia and their families still face inconsistent, patchy support. It’s time for a joined-up national response.

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, a reminder to shine a light on dementia, which affects not only those diagnosed but also their families, friends and communities. Yet despite its scaledementia is still not given the...

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Specsavers joins awareness-raising walk about dementia

Devon opticians and audiologists braved driving rain and wind to help raise awareness about dementia.

The teams from Specsavers stores in Paignton and Totnes were among many determined people taking part in the World Walks Against Dementia event, organised by the Purple Angel charity.

Walkers gathered on Torre Abbey Green before battling challenging weather to stride three...

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Home Visits team awarded customer service excellence medal by company’s founders

A Home Visits team has been honoured by Specsavers founders Doug and Dame Mary Perkins for looking after the eye health of local people and providing excellent customer care.

Plymouth is one of only six Specsavers teams from across the UK and the Republic of Ireland to receive the Dame Mary Perkins medal for Customer Service Excellence this year.

The winners received £1,000...

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Best secured loan providers in Devon

Your choice of lender ]can make a big difference to your finances and peace of mind. You need lenders and brokers you can trust to guide you through the options and help you make the right decisions.

Knowing what each stage of the application process involves can give you more control and confidence. A lender that suits your needs will make the process smoother, reduce delays and...

StoryFest tickets announced with exclusive offer for library members

The nation’s favourite sheep will be joined by Wallace and Gromit in Devon this autumn as part of StoryFest, a collaboration between Libraries Unlimited and Aardman Animation, bringing the beloved characters to libraries in Devon.

The week-long festival of reading was announced in May and takes place in October half term. Early bird tickets go on sale 9am on Friday 3rd October and...

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Coleridge Bridge re-opens

People in Ottery St Mary have celebrated the re-opening of Coleridge Bridge this morning (Wednesday 17 September).

The structure was lifted back into place last week in a complex operation which required a 1,550 tonne crane on site.

Devon County Council Cabinet Member for Highways, Councillor Dan Thomas, and Councillor Jess Bailey, County Councillor for the Otter Valley,...

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Devon charity DocBike aims to save more motorcyclists’ lives

A charity’s plans to expand and reduce the number of deaths involving motorcyclists has been handed a boost after receiving support from a nationally-known motorbike insurer.

DocBike provides rapid response bikes ridden by specialist trauma doctors to help reach casualties in the quickest time possible. The life-saving organisation relies on fundraising and donations to attend...

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Lewis Capaldi to headline Live at Powderham 2026

Global superstar Lewis Capaldi will headline a massive outdoor show in the Devon countryside in 2026 – marking the star’s biggest ever solo show in the South West.

After unprecedented demand that saw the biggest ever rush for tickets across both pre-sale and general sale, Lewis Capaldi is currently blazing through a triumphant 200,000-ticket sold out 17-date UK arena tour - and he...

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Pothole repair trial starts in Devon

The first repairs of a seven-week pothole repair trial have been carried out in Devon.

Work has started on the pilot scheme which will see Devon Highways filling all potholes, not just safety defects, in selected trial areas of the county for the rest of this month and throughout October.

The trial areas cover parts of Barnstaple as well as areas in Hatherleigh, Chagford and...

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'Sunshine space' created with teddy bears' picnic

Residents at a Plymouth dementia care home said goodbye to summer with a fun-filled teddy bears’ picnic in the lounge at Butterfly Lodge .

Deputy manager Sarah McCaffrey said: “We were all a bit fed up with the recent rain, so decided to create our own ‘sunshine space’ indoors by having a picnic, and thought: what better than a teddy bears’ picnic?

“My colleague Kelly...

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