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Mid Devon launches permanent recycling collections for unusable metal pots and pans

From Monday 15 September, Mid Devon residents will be able to recycle unusable metal pots and pans as part of their regular kerbside recycling collections.

Following a successful trial in Willand and Uffculme between February and May 2025, and a subsequent Cabinet decision in August, this new service has now been made a permanent feature of the district’s recycling service.

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Student Night returns to Drake Circus with big brand discounts and entertainment

To celebrate the return of the city's students for another year, Drake Circus and The Barcode is hosting an exclusive night of offers and discounts as part of its popular annual Student Shopping Event.

Taking place on Wednesday 24th September from 6:30pm, students can enjoy discounts of up to 25% from big-brand names including Rituals, Levi's, schuh and many more at the centre’s...

Devon CPRE leads the fight against Bulworthy Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System

Residents living near Alverdiscott in northern Devon, close to the proposed site of the largest solar and BESS scheme in Devon to date - 279 acres that would straddle two planning districts - have formed an action group to fight the scheme, following a presentation by Devon CPRE at a recent community meeting last week. The Bulworthy Solar Action Group met for the first time last week to decide...

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Return of Hospiscare Festive Adventure fundraiser

This December, Otter Garden Centres in Ottery St Mary is once again hosting a family-friendly fundraiser for local charity Hospiscare.

Running from December 17 to 23 (excepting December 18) it’s perfectly timed to kick off the Christmas festivities.

Held in a special venue at the garden centre, the Festive Adventure promises to be a magical experience for families. Children...

Help pets graduate to their forever homes this autumn as a Blue Cross foster carer

As the new school year begins, it's not just students who benefit from a fresh start, animals in need do too. Fostering offers pets a chance to learn, grow, and thrive in a safe, supportive environment, much like children settling into a new classroom. Blue Cross Devon is appealing to animal lovers to become foster carers, offering temporary homes and comfort to homeless pets.

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East Devon National Landscape Fund Improves Accessibility to Local Beaches

This summer, visitors living with disabilities and families with pushchairs enjoyed better access to East Devon’s pebble beach's thanks to more than £17,600 of funding from the Access for All Fund, created by DEFRA and administered locally by East Devon National Landscape.

Now in its fourth year, the Fund aims to improve physical and digital infrastructure across Protected Landscapes...

How is the evolution of AI in UK business affecting strategic planning for smaller firms?

The UK’s business sector is crucial to the country’s prosperity, and small businesses play a central role in this. Devon’s vibrant business scene is a perfect illustration and home to many smaller firms in various industries.

Many of these companies use the latest technology to remain competitive and deliver the kind of innovation that customers demand. Artificial intelligence (AI)...

Build It Live at Westpoint Arena in Exeter

Build It Live – Self Build & Renovation Show Returns to Exeter this Weekend (13 and 14 September 2025)

Build It Live – Self Build & Renovation Show Returns to Westpoint Arena in Exeter

Build It Live Opens this Weekend in Exeter

The next Build It Live show dedicated to self-build, renovation, and home improvement projects returns to Westpoint Arena in Exeter on 13 and 14 September 2025. This event is an invaluable opportunity to stay updated with the latest trends, gain...

Recharge in Devon: How to Spend a Self-Care Sunday Before the Workweek Hits

Finding space to recharge before Monday makes all the difference. Devon offers the perfect backdrop for a Sunday of self-care, blending digital escapes, coastal calm, countryside walks, and spa indulgence. Whether you prefer to stay tucked indoors or explore the region’s most restorative spots, there are plenty of ways to give body and mind the reset they need.

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Devon residents accessing charity services averaged 20% in 2024, new data analysis reveals

An average of 20% of Devon residents relied on a charity for essential support in 2024, from mental health care and debt advice to medical support, according to new data analysis by Ansvar Insurance. The figure was higher in some areas - up to 27%.

The analysis, based on the Charities Aid Foundation’s (CAF) Local Giving Report 2025 and interactive data map, emphasises the reliance on...

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