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Free jobs and careers fair organised by One Ilfracombe

One Ilfracombe’s focus on work and skills development in the town will continue this month with a free Jobs and Careers Fair.

More than 35 employers are due to attend the free event which will be held at the North Devon Resort, Marlborough Road, in Ilfracombe, on...

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Devon Air Ambulance joins 21 Air Ambulance charities to raise awareness

Air Ambulance Week 2025 takes off across the UK from 8 – 14 September, raising awareness of the lifesaving work of air ambulance charities. Here, Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) is celebrating with the support of iconic Devon landmarks such as Barnstaple Clock Tower, Exeter Guildhall and Smeaton’s Tower in Plymouth who will be lighting up the buildings to recognise the work of this vital emergency...

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Last Opportunity to Join Bay View’s North Devon Community

Home Reach’s Shared Ownership homes at Bay View have been in high demand – and now just one remains. The development has attracted strong interest from buyers eager to enjoy the lifestyle, location and flexibility that Home Reach offers in this sought-after part of North Devon. With all but one property now sold, The Hazel presents the final chance to secure a stylish, modern home at Bay View...

Ocean Film Festival World Tour dives into Devon

All aboard for a big-screen ocean adventure! The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is bringing a new collection of thrilling ocean-themed films to venues around the UK this autumn.

Starring gripping ocean adventures and mesmerising marine-life, the Ocean Film Festival showcases the wonder and power of the sea, through a selection of short films from around the world.

“The Ocean...

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Blue announce a visit to Torquay as part of their World Tour!

The Blue boys are back in town! Simon Webbe , Duncan James , Antony Costa and Lee Ryan are ready to make new memories with the confirmation of a world tour including an extensive UK leg in April 2026 !

Blue are firmly established as one of Britain’s biggest pop forces of the 21st century. Just look at their catalogue: the iconic mega hits ‘All Rise’ and ‘One Love’ , three #1 smashes...

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Housebuilder offers Devon women the chance to launch a career in home building

Untypical, which brings together well-known homebuilding brands Hopkins Homes and Tilia Homes, is encouraging women in Devon to apply for site management experience as part of the latest Women into Home Building (WiHB) programme.

The homebuilding group is offering a three-week work placement at its Tilia Homes development ‘Brook Manor’ in Alphington to introduce industry leadership...

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500 new homes in East Devon over five years – councillors back bold new plan to deliver more affordable housing

An ambitious plan to deliver 500 high-quality, energy-efficient homes over the next five years has been described as “one of the most significant housing commitments ever made” by East Devon District Council.

The £100m Build and Buy Housing Investment and Delivery Plan, approved by the council’s Cabinet, is designed to tackle long-standing housing pressures across East Devon, where...

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Dartmouth Food Festival returns for 2025!

Dartmouth Food Festival (24th – 26th October 2025) is well-known as one of the most prestigious food festivals in the country and is always credited with an unrivalled line up of chef talent and a feast of entertainment.

After celebrating its 20th anniversary last year, the chefs’ favourite foodie destination is set to welcome an even more exciting line up of guests for 2025...

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Go Devon Creative Listings: A Month of Art, Literature and Local Talent

This September, North Devon bursts into colour with a rich tapestry of festivals and exhibitions celebrating creativity in all its forms. From literature and heritage crafts to contemporary art and community-led showcases, the region invites locals and visitors alike to immerse themselves in a cultural feast.

ArtMakers is proud to be part of this vibrant landscape, joining forces...

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Entries now open for the RSPCA’s Walk on the Wild Side challenge

Wildlife lovers are being invited to sign up for the RSPCA’s autumn active fundraising event ‘ Walk on the Wild Side ’.

The event invites participants across England and Wales to complete a walking challenge throughout October.

The fundraising challenge comes at a critical time for the charity as it reveals that last October (2024) was its busiest month for hedgehogs in the...

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