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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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Local fundraiser in support of Apple Tree Farm raises over £5k

Kentisbury Grange Estate near Barnstaple has raised £5,136 at a special fundraiser to raise awareness and much needed funds for a new sensory room at local therapy centre, Apple Tree Farm and for the National Organisation for FASD .

The Estate’s Coach House Restaurant welcomed guests on the 7th March as they enjoyed a fine-dining five course meal prepared by award winning chefs,...

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Buying second-hand vehicle? Check it’s all ok, before you drive away

A significant change in people’s driving needs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing new car production shortages saw the used-vehicle market grow by over 10% last year, according to industry experts, with over 7 million transactions worth £38 billion.

Buying a second hand vehicle is a big purchase, so Heart of the South West Trading Standards has launched a campaign to...

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South West Churches pray for Ukraine this Sunday

Christians and Churches across the South West are being invited to pray for the people of Ukraine during a special event this coming Sunday.

South West Prays, this Sunday (20th) from 6-7pm, will see thousands of people participate by gathering in local church buildings, across Devon, Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset, as well log online to watch the event LIVE as it is broadcast...

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Digital jobs fair connects employers with local talent

The government-funded Train4Tomorrow programme held a Digital Jobs Fair on Wednesday 16 March, giving local employers the opportunity to connect with adults who have recently completed a government-funded bootcamp to gain in-demand skills in the digital sector.

The Train4Tomorrow programme offers adults in Devon, Somerset, Dorset and Cornwall access to fully-funded Skills Bootcamps,...

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COVID-19 inpatient numbers approach new high as numbers double in a fortnight

The number of people in hospital with COVID-19 in Devon has risen to 292, with a further 37 patients awaiting test results; double the figure from a fortnight ago and higher than at any other point in the pandemic. High COVID-19 numbers are having a very significant impact across Devon’s health and care system.

The last time COVID-19 numbers were this high was in January 2021, before...

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Plymouth Ice Rink works with Plymouth Together Fund

This Easter holiday Plymouth Ice Rink, based at Plymouth Pavilions will be hosting a fundraising event called ‘Skate Together’ on Friday 22nd April 2022. Proceeds from this event will be donated to local charity Plymouth Together Fund.

The Plymouth Together Fund is a local charity founded to support Keyham, and surrounding communities, in the wake of the tragic shooting that took...

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Community tree planting success in the Clyst Valley

Over 130 volunteers of all ages gathered at West Clyst farm to plant 1,000 new trees to help enhance the Clyst Valley.

The volunteers, including 60 children from West Clyst Community Primary School, joined East Devon District Council's Clyst Valley Regional Park team to plant a selection of native trees and shrubs to recreate a historic orchard, half an acre of woodland and a new...

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"Here are five simple things I would encourage people to do", says Director of Public Health Devon

Steve Brown, Devon's Director of Public Health, is urging people to stay at home if they feel unwell, with coronavirus, or symptoms of other illnesses that could be infectious.

His call comes as Devon is seeing a rise again in the number of coronavirus cases, with the latest data showing a 63.4 per cent increase in cases in a seven day period.

"I believe that many people are...

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Cheeky calendar raises over £1,600 for South West mental health charities

RGB Building Supplies’ Well Built Builders Bum 2022 calendar has raised £1,610 for Mind charities across the region – Devon Mind, Cornwall Mind and Mind in Somerset.

The calendar features tradespeople from across the region, who put themselves forward to be photographed doing their job and showing a tiny bit of their bottom, all in the name of raising funds to help the charities...

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Couple finds a real sense of community in Okehampton after relocating from Greater London

In October 2020, at the height of the pandemic, civil servants David and Lianne moved into their forever home in Okehampton, Devon. However, they never expected to become a part of such a tight-knit community.

The couple had considered relocating for a long time and explored several...

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