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Delicious dinners for canine companions in support of Veterans With Dogs

Devon-based charity Veterans With Dogs has teamed up with Forthglade, Devonian dog food makers, to unveil a delicious limited edition turkey dinner for dogs, to support the charity’s focus on training and providing assistance dogs to Veterans suffering from mental health conditions such as PTSD.

To support Veterans With Dogs, Forthglade has contributed £15,000 to the care and training...

Most people will continue to act cautiously even without restrictions

The vast majority of people will stay at home if they develop symptoms of coronavirus, according to a Devon County Council poll .

Of more than 3,500 responses so far (submitted by midday today, Monday 14 March), around 2,910 say they will do just that, rather than risk spreading it to others.

194 respondees say that they won't, and 402 were unsure what they'll do.

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Plymouth College of Art alumni win Devon & Plymouth Chamber’s 30 Under 30

Alumni from Plymouth College of Art, including the current Students’ Union President Harriet Moore, have successfully been selected for Devon & Plymouth Chamber’s 30 Under 30 campaign. Winners collected their awards at a ceremony at Schiller Hall in Buckfast Abbey on Friday 4 March.

Aiming to recognise and celebrate young talent across Devon, 30 Under 30 selects 30 individuals...

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) offers new collection point for locally sourced food.

THG has teamed up with In My Back Yard to provide a new food collection hub in Honiton.

In My Back Yard (IMBY) is East Devon’s local, ethical online farmer's market. They are a network of over 30 independent producers and suppliers specialising in high welfare, organic, biodynamic, and agro-ecological produce.

THG has long supported local makers through their craft...

Have your say on proposed extension of multi-use trail

A public consultation is underway on proposals to complete a missing link of a multi-use trail near to the A386 north of Plymouth. Devon County Council is developing plans for a new multi-use trail between the Clearbrook Leat car park and Roborough. The existing Drake’s Trail offers a high quality and well used multi-use route from Tavistock, through Yelverton to the Clearbrook Leat car park...

Exciting new perennial planting schemes revealed for East Devon open spaces

Exciting plans to transform East Devon’s open spaces into seas of colour, that bloom all year around, have begun.

Last year East Devon District Council (EDDC) made a move towards becoming more environmentally friendly, planting more perennials which return bigger and better each year in parks and green spaces.

EDDC has again careful laid out exciting plans for its green...

Experienced Tech CFO joins fleet green-tech leader, Lightfoot

Lightfoot, the trail-blazing, in-cab, driver fleet coaching technology and rewards platform, has announced the appointment of experienced tech business Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Neil Warman, as the Devon-based green-tech company’s new CFO.

Having previously held positions as CFO at the UK’s largest electronic ticket machine supplier, Ticketer, and at loan management software...

Owens Coffee educate South Devon Primary Schools as part of Fairtrade Fortnight

Fairtrade Fortnight returned this year (21st February - 6th March) with an emphasis on the current climate crisis. Devon-based company, Owens Coffee, actively participated in the two-week worldwide campaign, which each year highlights incredible stories of global communities and the positive impact which the Fairtrade system has within them.

On behalf of Fairtrade Devon, Owens Coffee...

Pay your council tax by direct debit and receive your energy rebate payment quickly

East Devon District Council (EDDC) are urging all bill-payers to set up a direct debit to pay their council tax. By paying by direct debit will enable the council to pay the £150 energy rebate payment as quickly as possible.

The Government recently announced funding for local authorities to support people with the rising costs of energy. This includes those who already receive...

Restoring Stover Park project preparing grant bid submission

ouncillors have rubber stamped the next phase of a funding bid to help restore and enhance Stover Park.

Devon County Council’s Cabinet today (Wednesday 9 March) approved the grant bid submission to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for the delivery phase of its “Restoring Stover Park” project.

Devon received just over £341,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF)...

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