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Van Guard Announces Expansion into New Site at Greendale Business Park

Van Guard, the leading manufacturer of commercial van storage and security products, has announced its expansion into a new facility at Greendale Business Park. The move sees the company increase its operational footprint to 19,730 sq. ft providing much-needed space to continue its growth, improve operational efficiency, and enhance customer service capabilities.

Van Guard, which has...

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Last chance to nominate: Everyday Bravery deadline approaches

South West legal specialist The Family Law Company is calling on the public to submit their final nominations for the ‘Everyday Bravery’ campaign before the deadline on 31 January.

The initiative celebrates individuals who display courage in their daily lives—whether that’s overcoming a personal fear, managing a health challenge, caring for others, or simply persevering through...

Trident Gym set to redefine fitness with opening at The Barcode

A brand-new, state-of-the-art gym, health and wellness centre will be opening on Saturday 1st February at The Barcode, Drake Circus.

The comprehensive facilities will include premium weight machines, functional fitness equipment, saunas, ice baths, and much more.

The exciting new addition of saunas and ice baths will elevate Plymouth's wellness and recovery offerings, aligning...

Surge in cancer rates in young adults highlights critical role of hospice

Recent findings from Cancer Research UK reveals a worrying surge in cancer rates among the under-50s, with an increase of 24% over the past two decades.

Now, almost 100 young people are diagnosed with cancer daily – totalling approximately 35,000 new cases per year. This rise in diagnoses underscores the growing need for specialist end-of-life care for young adults, and highlights...

Solar panels on a new home in Devon

Urge your MP to back the ‘Sunshine Bill’ for rooftop solar on new homes, says Devon CPRE

Local environmental charity Devon CPRE is putting its weight behind a Private Member’s Bill to make it compulsory for developers to put solar panels on the rooftops of new build housing, and it’s urging people in the South West to take action to ensure their MP helps get the legislation through Parliament.

MP Max Wilkinson has instigated the New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill, nicknamed...

Michelmores Property Awards 2025: Submissions now open for most popular event in sector’s calendar

Michelmores’ prestigious Property Awards competition is returning in 2025, marking 22 years of celebrating the best property, development and construction projects in the South West. Entries to the Awards are now open.

Last year's glittering Property Awards ceremony was attended by over 400 individuals in the sector and hosted by well-known actor, comedian and regular face on TV,...

Haven to open J D Wetherspoon pub at Devon Cliffs Holiday Park as part of exclusive partnership

Haven, the UK’s leading holiday park operator, has announced the expansion of its partnership with J D Wetherspoon with four new on-site pubs, including one at Devon Cliffs Holiday Park, named The Red Rocks. This builds on the success of an exclusive operating agreement with the pub company, which saw the first on-site Wetherspoon pub launch at Primrose Valley last year.

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Garden birds in Devon are counting on you!

The world’s largest garden wildlife survey returns this month, with hundreds of thousands of people watching and counting the UK’s garden birds over the last weekend in January for the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch.

Over 600 thousand people took part in 2024, counting more than nine million birds. In Devon more than 16 thousand people took part, with the House Sparrow taking the top...

EDDC Countryside Team Thank Volunteers for Achievements Across Local Nature Reserves

East Devon District Council's Countryside team recently celebrated the contributions of their volunteers at a festive Christmas gathering held at Offwell Woods. The event recognised the vital role volunteers play in maintaining and improving East Devon's nature reserves.

The celebration began with a walk through the woods, followed by mince pies in the on-site log cabin. The...

East Devon take delivery of new electric recycling lorries

Two new, fully electric recycling lorries have been purchased by East Devon District Council (EDDC), allowing it to take major steps towards net zero carbon emissions by 2040.

EDDC is now one of the first district councils in the country to acquire fully electric recycling vehicles, helping to lead the nation forward into a green future.

The purchase was made following...

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