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The toys and hampers were delivered to 50 local families

Westbank delivers 50 Christmas hampers to local families with the help of the business community

Businesses in and around Exeter have rallied to help the Exminster-based charity Westbank Community Health and Care to deliver 50 hampers to support local families this Christmas. A huge donation of children’s toys were a last minute addition to the food hampers - a special donation from Cars...

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Safer gambling initiative champions confidential support for players in Plymouth

Grosvenor Casino Plymouth is today reinforcing its commitment to responsible gaming with an initiative which sees dedicated team members offering confidential support to customers around safer gambling.

Known as the Player Protection Champions, team members from the gaming and entertainment venue at Derry’s Cross are using the Safer Gambling Week campaign to remind its regular...

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Veterans to benefit from new 'hub' in Plymouth

Armed Forces charities in the Plymouth area have worked together to launch a new veterans’ ‘hub’, which opens its doors for the first time on Thursday 10th November, at Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre (3-7pm) and Four Greens Community Trust (PL5 4DD) on Wednesday 30 November, from 4-8pm.

The move has been driven by the local team from Help for Heroes, in tandem with the Armed...

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MS Rotterdam returns to Plymouth for 150th anniversary

Plymouth will host a historic maritime event next week (Oct 18) when the cruise ship MS Rotterdam arrives to mark the 150th anniversary of her namesake’s visit to the port.

The Holland America Line’s inaugural passenger liner, SS Rotterdam, called at Britain’s Ocean City in 1872 en route from Rotterdam, Holland to New York. That maiden voyage saw the ship pick up additional...

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Cutting Edge Smart Sound Connect Control Centre Opens

Following on from the successful launch of Smart Sound Connect earlier this year, today marks the opening of a state-of-the-art control centre for the network to further enhance the support provided to industry as part of the Smart Sound testing and proving ground based in and around Plymouth Sound. The network was recently recognised by the Mobile sector by receiving the 2022 Mobile Industry...

University honours lecturer who died of brain tumour

A university has set up an annual award to remember a lecturer who died of brain cancer.

The Dr James Flint Dissertation prize will be awarded annually to students from the University of Plymouth. It’s named after and inspired by the 36-year-old international relations lecturer and Brain Tumour Research campaigner.

As students celebrated their graduation on 22 September, the...

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Dartmoor legend-inspired events for October half term

Witches, wisht hounds and piskies - Dartmoor's legends are perfect for Halloween-themed events taking place across the National Park's visitor centres this half term week. From 22 - 30 October, the visitor centres at Haytor, Postbridge and Princetown are hosting activities based on Dartmoor’s spooky stories including mask making and haunted trails. Families can visit the craft tables at each...

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'Little Ken' revisits the Mid Devon community which took care of him during World War II

A former evacuee has returned to Mid Devon 82 years after he was billeted there during World War II.

Alfred Kenneth Wilmshurst, now 92, stepped off the train at the same station he arrived at as frightened primary school child.

And he paid tribute to the family who took care of him during those difficult years.

In September 1940 ‘Little Ken’ walked to school in the...

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Event postponed: Honiton community day: Free pizza, big spruce up and cost of living support

There will be free pizza, drinks and a big spruce up at a Honiton community and social value day, being held for residents living in sheltered and neighbouring accommodation.

The event, being held by East Devon District Council (EDDC) and Ian Williams, was originally set to take place at St Paul’s Estate, on St Paul's Road, on Friday 21 October, between 11am and 4.30pm.

Due...

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Carnival procession saved thanks to local holiday park

Paignton’s carnival procession has been saved and a date has been revealed for its 2023 comeback.

Rumours were circulating that the historic event may not return due to lack of funding, but the operators of Hoburne Devon Bay holiday park have provided a generous sponsorship.

The procession, which was part of Paignton Festival’s nine-day summer celebration, has not run for...

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Masterplan for Clyst Valley Regional Park up for national award

Ambitious plans to turn Clyst Valley Regional Park into a wildlife haven, supporting East Devon’s aim to be carbon neutral by 2040, have been nominated for a national accolade.

East Devon District Council (EDDC) is thrilled to announce the park’s 25-year masterplan has been shortlisted in finals for the ‘Excellence in Plan Making’, as part of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)...

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