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ChromCadillacs & Cruisers: Cofton’s Biggest Car Show Yet Roars to Life!

The chequered flag has come down on another unforgettable American Car Show at Cofton Holidays, and what a weekend it was. With over 200 jaw-dropping vehicles on display and 3,500 guests soaking up the vibrant atmosphere, the 2025 event was the biggest and best in the show’s eight-year history...

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DATA project event for Devon farmers and landowners interested in agri-tech

Farmers, landowners and businesses interested in agri-tech are invited to a special event later this month (May).

The networking event, which will be held at Bradford and Cookbury Village Hall from 10am-3pm on Thursday 26 May , is being organised by the University of Plymouth and is part of Devon County Council’s DATA (Devon Agri-Tech Accelerator) project.

The project is...

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Hospice partners with armed forces charity to care for veterans

Help for Heroes has joined forces with Plymouth’s St Luke’s Hospice to encourage and train fellow veterans to join the Turnchapel charity’s End of Life Military Compassion project as a volunteer.

St Luke’s is piloting a scheme to enhance its end-of-life care for patients who have given service to their country in the armed forces. The project is designed to ensure the community is a...

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Totnes architect campaigns for injured people

A car crash survivor from Totnes has taken on a leading role for a national not-for-profit campaign group for injured people.

Musa Garba, an accomplished architect, suffered major leg injuries in a car crash 12 years ago.

He has joined the executive committee of APIL (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers) as a lay member. APIL works for a fairer world for people injured by...

Call for volunteers to survey Devon churches for bats this summer

The Bats in Churches project is appealing for volunteers in Devon to come forward and help with the final year of the National Bats in Churches Survey, an ambitious citizen science project to discover more about how and why bats are using churches.

It’s thought at least 60 per cent of pre-16th Century churches in England house bat roosts, but the true figure could be much higher....

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8 Simple Steps to Reducing Your Energy Bill

If you're like most people, you're always looking for ways to save money. Well, one of the easiest ways to do that is by reducing your energy bill. Believe it or not, there are a lot of simple things you can do to accomplish that.

In this post, Your Debt Expert provide their top simple steps to help reduce your energy bill. If you’re struggling with debt and keeping up with bills,...

Plymouth Science Park installs electric vehicle charging to support tenants' sustainability goals

Plymouth Science Park tenant Acronyms have welcomed two new electric vans to their fleet in their bid to become carbon neutral following the Park’s installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

IT support company Acronyms work across Plymouth, Cornwall and Devon, visiting clients in person to resolve issues which can’t be managed remotely. The team have recently introduced...

Heat network projects awarded funding to reduce waste and create energy

Heat networks that will use Energy from Waste to be developed in East Devon and London with support of funding awarded through the Government’s Heat Networks Investment Project (HNIP).

Over £250 million of funding has been awarded to heat network schemes under the Heat Networks Investment Project (HNIP) since it opened its doors to applicants in 2018. The total Capex of schemes...

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Pride candles flicker once more

After two years of cancellations, Pride celebrations are finally happening across the country - and The Recycled Candle Company’s vibrant rainbow candles are once again keeping the flame burning for the LGBTQIA+ community.

The limited edition Pride candles are made from 100% recycled wax and are available in the iconic single heart shape.

These large sized candles (85mm x 120mm...

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The Black Farmer Dances Through the Summer With the Dartmoor Border Morris

Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, aka The Black Farmer, is well known for his love of Morris Dancing and none more so than his local troupe – Dartmoor Border Morris – who he continues to support this year.

A packed calendar of engagements – all raising money for the Dartmoor Search & Rescue Team – will give many people the opportunity to enjoy this traditional spectacle, and maybe even...

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Steer clear of baby deer!

A joint campaign is underway to inform members of the public about the need to give both pregnant or nursing deer and their young plenty of space when out enjoying the countryside.

Over the coming weeks, from mid-May to July, people may discover newly-born deer hidden in the grass or undergrowth and might mistakenly assume that they have been abandoned Please do not touch, disturb or...

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