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Supplier announced for multi-million-pound coastal defence scheme

East Devon District Council is pleased to announce that a supplier has now been appointed for the design and delivery of Sidmouth and East Beach Coastal Defence Scheme – marking a major milestone in progressing this vital project. 

The proposed £21 million scheme will help protect...

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Multi-million pound investment secured to Level Up Exmouth

After years of campaigning by East Devon’s MP Simon Jupp, Exmouth will receive £15.7 million from the government’s Levelling Up Fund.

The Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove MP, announced today that the bid submitted by Devon County Council was successful and will receive the full amount requested.

The multi-million-pound funding will...

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Devon-based guitar shop launches Crowdfunder to build ethical repurposed guitars

Love guitars? Love Planet Earth? Love supporting local/independent businesses? Then the Crowdfunder recently launched by Devon-based Life Guitars Co is for you! With a strong vision and set of ethical values, the team at Life Guitars are on a mission to take over the guitar world, one high-quality used repurposed guitar at a time.

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Plymouth Science Park welcomes comms provider following acquisition

Plymouth Science Park is delighted to welcome Cardiff-based technology support company Flotek to the Park, following their recent growth.

Flotek is an IT and comms service provider delivering SMEs with trusted innovative and cost-effective cloud technology. Founded by a trio of experienced entrepreneurs, the group supports SMEs across the South West and Wales with transformative...

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The Venus Company's support for church appeal helps ring the bells across Bigbury parish

With three beach cafes across South Devon located at Bigbury-on-Sea, East Portlemouth, and Broadsands in Paignton, Venus believes in giving back to the local community. The multi-award-winning business has been making regular donations over the last two years to ‘The Tower & Bells Restoration Project’ at the magnificent and historic church of St Lawrence which is partly 14th- and partly...

School bursary allows free place at leading South Devon independent primary school

An outstanding Independent School in South Devon is offering a bursary of up to 100% of the school fees.

St Christopher’s at Staverton will offer this opportunity to local children who embody the ethos and values of the school, but who, for financial reasons, would not normally be able to attend St Christopher’s.

The bursary is in memory of Gregory Kenyon who established St...

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North Tawton Rugby team announce new kit sponsored by Allison Homes South West

Local housing developers Allison Homes South West has gifted the North Tawton Rugby Club with a donation as part of its commitment to support local businesses across the Devon region.

The sponsorship has enabled the team to update its away kit for the men’s first team. The kit prior had been used by the team for around four years and was much in need of an update. Rugby often results...

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Dogs Trust's guide to keeping dogs safe and warm in the chilly winter weather

With plummeting temperatures due to return this week, it is important to make sure our four-legged friends are prepared for the cold. After a fairly mild Christmas for most across the UK, temperatures are set to drop below 0°C over the next few days. Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, is issuing guidance to owners about how to keep your dog safe and warm during the cold snap,...

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UHP patient first in the country to be treated with new migraine drug

A patient who suffers from chronic migraines became the first person in the country to receive a new treatment at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) last month.

Anna Walker had been suffering with debilitating migraines that left her bed bound and having to take medical retirement. However, thanks to work by the Headache team at UHP, Anna has become the first person in the...

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Risk of snow as cold snap continues

A warning has been issued over the risk of snow and ice across Devon this evening and people in the county are being advised to take extra care when travelling.

Temperatures have remained low throughout today and while this evening is not forecast to be as cold as last night, the Met Office has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for widespread ice and wintry showers which could cause...

Devon separations rates going up or down?

According to the Office of National Statistics , divorce rates are falling across the UK, with 113,505 granted in England and Wales in 2021, in contrast to 103,592 in 2020. The 9.6% increase encompasses all counties in England, including Devon. It is also a likely indicator of the amount of non-married couples Splitting up .

Reasons for the fall in divorce figures