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Newton Abbot tree memorial approved

Two trees will be planted at Old Forde House in Newton Abbot to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II and acknowledge the accession of King Charles III.

The motion, by Conservative group leader Councillor Phil Bullivant (Bradley ward), was approved at a full meeting of Teignbridge District Council on Thursday [12 January].

“Obviously, it’s very rare that we have the opportunity to...

Drake Circus celebrates best Christmas in years

It was a very merry Christmas at Drake Circus and The Barcode with visitor numbers even higher than the pre-pandemic levels seen in 2019, and the centre enjoying its busiest day since 2017 on the final Thursday before Christmas (22nd December).

The city’s leading shopping and leisure destination has revealed that its retailers also reported an uplift in sales compared with last year’s...

New films support vaccines and health checks for people with a learning disability

People who have a learning disability and those who care for them are being reminded that it’s not too late for them to have a free flu vaccination and additional Covid-19 booster.

Preventing Covid-19 and flu is particularly important for people with learning disabilities, who are much more vulnerable to both viruses.

A series of three new films, launched by NHS Devon and...

Dawlish Scouts Wheely Need Help

The 1st Dawlish Scout Troop had a transport problem which the St. Michaels Freemasons Lodge who meet in Barton Terrace Dawlish have gone some way to solving. The van used by the scouts is well past it’s sell by date and required a lot of welding and repair work and until the Freemasons helped with a donation of £250 they couldn’t get the vehicle through its MOT.

The work has now been...

2023 Food Drink Devon Awards are Open for Entries

Following on from the hugely successful awards’ celebration last autumn, entries are now open for the prestigious 2023 Food Drink Devon Awards, supported by platinum sponsor Partners&. The gold standard industry accolades celebrate the very best Devon has to offer, recognising the county’s most respected, influential and passionate artisan food and drink producers and establishments....

A new Chief, a new chapter

Sixteen days into the new year, and the new Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police has set out his priorities for the Force.

With over 30 years’ policing experience, Chief Constable Will Kerr was appointed by the Police and Crime Commissioner, Alison Hernandez, following a rigorous selection process. Will commenced his role with the Force on Thursday 29 December 2022....

One of region's community heroes recognised by Drake Circus

Matthew Jeffery has been named Drake Circus’ Christmas Community Hero after going the extra mile last year to raise money for charity despite a diagnosis of thyroid cancer in July 2020.

Nominated by his girlfriend Sabrina Turner, keen runner, Matthew refused to let the devastating news about his health keep him from his hobby. What’s more, he set out to raise as much money as possible...

Stunning riverside development in Tiverton unveils first show homes

Two brand new show homes at a new riverside development, St.George’s Court in Tiverton, have been unveiled by local independent housebuilder, 3 Rivers Developments Ltd.

St George’s Court is a much anticipated, award-winning development of 39 two-and three-bedroom houses, and one- and two-bedroom apartments, positioned right in the very heart of the Tiverton town and community, with a...

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Help blue beetles this Blue Monday

Public survey launches to help the rare Blue Ground Beetle in Devon and Cornwall

Since 2005, the third Monday in January has been labelled as Blue Monday. It is said to be the most depressing day of the year, but there’s positive blue news today as a new public survey is launched to help find more populations of the rare Blue Ground Beetle ( Carabus intricatus ).

The Blue Ground...

Total of 233 arrests made as part of December drink and drug driving crackdown

The annual Christmas drink and drug drive campaign saw Devon & Cornwall Police target those who drive while under the influence. In total, Devon & Cornwall Police recorded 233 arrests during the December 2022 initiative – of which 144 were on suspicion of drink driving, 84 on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs, and five on suspicion of failing to provide a sample for...

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