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The extensive rollout of fibre broadband across Devon and Somerset is continuing to make good progress.

The fibre network being built in Devon by broadband provider Airband for Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) has now gone live in many areas in and around Barnstaple, Bratton Fleming, Braunton, Croyde, and Goodleigh, with teams working on the final hard-to-reach properties....

Buckfast Abbey, in South Devon, has announced that it will be celebrating Holy Week this year with an initiative to host twelve men who may be considering a vocation to the priesthood or religious life. In a first for the Abbey, the 12 men - reflective of the 12 disciples - will be invited to join the Monastic Community to share their journey through the holiest of weeks in the liturgical year...

The new Ministry of Defence SME Action Plan has recognised the success of the South West Regional Defence and Security Cluster as an example of collaboration between industry and government to support the UK’s security and prosperity.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) SME Action Plan , published on 27th January, sets out how the MOD will improve engagement with small and medium-sized...

AFTER a difficult two years, the future of the Devon County Show is on a strong footing, thanks in part to the commitment of Mole Valley Farmers. The farming and rural supply and retail business, which has its headquarters in Devon, has signed a new three-year arrangement which sees it continue as headline sponsor of the show.

Regular visitors will already be aware that Mole Valley...