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Will You Be My Friend?

Five Mile Films - the makers of Channel 4’s The Dog House - are currently casting in Devon for a new BBC series about childhood friendships.

Will You Be My Friend? follows children aged 5 to 8 who are finding it...

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New high-tech laser therapy for Paignton Zoo’s animals

A new therapeutic laser that Paignton Zoo have recently purchased is showing promising results for treating animals with a wide variety of medical conditions.

This new laser, a class 4 therapeutic laser, is enabling Paignton Zoo’s veterinary team to provide non-invasive and pain-free treatment to a wide array of their animals, for conditions such as arthritis, wounds, dental disease...

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Public urged to take steps to prevent spread of winter illnesses

Cases of winter illnesses like covid-19, flu and norovirus are rising in the South West and people are urged to take steps to prevent the spread

NHS Devon is reminding people to stay safe and well this winter by wearing a face mask in healthcare settings, washing their hands regularly and practicing social distancing whenever they can.

Darryn Allcorn, Chief Nurse at NHS Devon said: “...

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Festive cheer as milestone figure outstripped by organisation supporting Ukraine frontline medics

£1.7M of lifesaving supplies and medical training now delivered to the war torn country

Devon-based initiative Medics4Ukraine which sends regular supply convoys to Ukraine is ending the year in positive spirits after the value of its support surpassed its £1.5M target.

It’s now over 300 days since the conflict began and around 265 days since the first convoy left in April on...

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Award Scheme Recognising Children Facing Cancer Launches in the South West

AN AWARD scheme recognising the courage of children and young people diagnosed with cancer is being launched today in the South West today.

Around 120 children are diagnosed with cancer in the South West every year.* Nominations for the Cancer Research UK for Children & Young People Star Awards, in partnership with TK Maxx, are now open and families across the South West are...

Leading housebuilder donates Christmas turkeys to Plymouth Foodbank

A leading housebuilder has supported local families this Christmas after donating a number of turkeys to the Plymouth Foodbank.

The charity visited Persimmon Homes’ head office in Derriford on Thursday to collect six turkeys which will be used to supply local families in the City with a hot Christmas-day meal.

Plymouth Foodbank is part of a nationwide network supported by...

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Countryside Skills course aims to help career paths

A six-week "Countryside Skills" course will be held next month for unemployed people interested in working in the environment and countryside management sectors. The course, which starts on Tuesday 10 January, has been developed by community interest company Running Deer and is funded through Devon County Council’s Natural Capital Challenge Fund (NCCF), which was created to stimulate the...

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Christmas message from Devon & Cornwall Police

Devon & Cornwall Police is issuing a Christmas message to its communities and is wishing everyone a safe and happy New Year.

Temporary Chief Constable Jim Colwell said: “As we approach the end of 2022, I wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on the significant events that have taken place this year that have affected us all. Some have brought great joy while others have...

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Drake Circus shares opening times for last minute Christmas shoppers

For those looking to fit in some last-minute festive shopping, Drake Circus has confirmed its opening times in the run up to Christmas.

From now until Friday 23rd December, the centre’s shopping hours will be 9am – 6pm.

Visitors can also enjoy festive late-night shopping on Thursday 22nd December until 8pm, with more than 30 retailers open even later until 9pm for late-night...

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Young Ukrainian lands job at EE thanks to DWP support

A young Ukrainian refugee has landed her first permanent job in the UK thanks to support from the DWP.

Tetiana Dokalenko was forced to flee her home in Odessa due to the Russian invasion, leaving her family behind before landing in Devon alone in June.

The 23-year-old claimed Universal Credit when she first arrived in the UK but was keen to start work straight away.

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Work commences at Hoburne Devon Bay’s million-pound winter development

A popular family-run holiday park in the English Riviera has begun work to extend its provision and provide space for an additional 29 new pitches on its land.

After a significant year of growth following the pandemic and the rising demand for holiday home ownership in the south west, Hoburne Devon Bay holiday park has made a substantial investment to increase its holiday home...

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