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Local vet nurse wins major industry award

Kirsty Cavill has been named Blue Cross Veterinary Nurse of the Year by the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) in recognition of the significant impact she has on the welfare of senior pets.

Kirsty, who is Head of Clinical Services at The Vet Connection, won the award in recognition of her support for animal welfare. This includes her work educating and raising awareness...

A38 weir scheme fin-ishes right on time to help fish migration in Devon

A National Highways funded scheme to help fish navigate the River Ashburn in Devon has gone swimmingly well – and completed in time for the autumn migration season.

The construction of a new fish pass will help to support the eco system on the River Ashburn by assisting the migration of salmon, eels and other species through Ashburn Check Weirs within the Dartmoor National Park....

Road users encouraged to 'Be Bright, Be Seen' as clocks go back

British Summer Time ends on Sunday 30 October. As the evenings get darker earlier and the weather begins to turn, we’re reminding road users to “be bright, be seen”.

As the clocks go back, many of us will find ourselves travelling to and from work or school in the dark. Poor weather can also impact our visibility, and so we must be extremely vigilant whilst travelling.

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Police gear up for the Devon derby

Devon and Cornwall Police are ready to welcome a bumper sell-out crowd at Home Park as Plymouth Argle face Exeter City FC on Monday 31 October.

The match is all-ticket and has been selected by Sky Sports for broadcast; the match is an 8pm kick-off.

Chief Inspector Julian Pezzani said: “Our role for matchday is quite simple, and that is to enable fans to peacefully attend a...

Devon Hampers and Salcombe Distilling Co. combine forces

Devon Hampers and Salcombe Distilling Co. have joined forces in an exciting new collaboration between the two leading West Country businesses. Devon Hampers will provide fulfilment for Salcombe Distilling Co.’s corporate and wholesale customers, supplying, packing and distributing its hampers. Salcombe Distilling Co. is behind the multi-award winning brands Salcombe Gin and New London Light,...

Childline launches campaign to help children at risk of sexual exploitation

New analysis by the NSPCC of police recorded crime data reveals the number of crimes with an element of child sexual exploitation in the South West has almost tripled within the last year.

During 2021/22, a total of 3,866 crimes were recorded by Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Devon and Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset Police forces, compared to 1,383 offences in 2020/21*

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Ceramic of The Streaker

A chance to snap up The Streaker!

An important retrospective and auction of the work of prolific ceramicist and painter Lawson Rudge is to take place at Chilcotts Dolphin Sale Room in Honiton on November 12.

This outstanding collection of artwork has many previously unseen works, including a ceramic of the infamous ‘Twickenham Streaker’ of 1974.

Born in 1936, Lawson Rudge trained first at Stourbridge Art...

Kids eat free at Drake Circus' YO! Sushi this half term

This October half-term, YO! Sushi at Drake Circus is offering families an exclusive deal on children’s menu items.

Children can eat for free* at the Japanese restaurant every weekday during half-term to help parents with the cost of looking after the kids during the holiday week.

One child 10 or under will be able to tuck into the nutritious Kiddo Meal Deal Bento Box for free...

Nuffield Health focus on supporting women’s football in Plymouth

Following two successful seasons of collaboration, Nuffield Health continue as the Official Healthcare Partner for Plymouth Argyle Football Club for the 22/23 season.

With more than 65 years’ experience and an industry-leading network of health and wellbeing facilities, Nuffield Health offers a full breadth of services, from physical and mental health, hospital treatments and...

Work begins on new £112k games area at Newton Poppleford

A new £112,000 games area which will be able to host walking and regular netball and football will be open for the New Year, if all goes to plan.

Construction work, at the Newton Poppleford Playing Field, off Back Lane, began today (Monday, 24 October) and will continue for the next eight weeks – weather permitting.

The project, being led by Newton Poppleford and Harpford...

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