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Charity Invites Families Back For More Springtime Fun at Ugbrooke House

Cancer Lifeline South West (CLSW) is preparing for a day of laughter, entertainment, and community spirit as it hosts its second annual Family Fun Day on Sunday 26th April, in the name of community and fundraising.

The event will take place once again in the beautiful...

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Discover Devon: Best Things to do as a Family

There are many great places for a family holiday in the UK, but few are as good as Devon. Devon is a beautiful part of the country and somewhere that is ideal for an active holiday because you have sandy beaches, beautiful English countryside, fossil cliffs, and medieval towns and villages to explore. It is also a large county, which is why it is helpful to look at a few of the best places to...

Comex 2000 on target to cut over 2,750 tonnes of CO2 from fleet following Lightfoot installation

Leading telecoms infrastructure services provider Comex 2000, which counts Virgin Media O2, Zayo, Community Fibre and Gigaclear amongst its customers, has announced the full roll-out of Devon-based Lightfoot’s in-cab coaching, rewards, and progressive telematics platform across its fleet of 700 vans, to help cut fuel bills, emissions, and accidents on the road.

Successfully trialled in...

Man jailed for stabbing two police officers and sexual offences

A Princetown man has been jailed for 20 years for brutally stabbing and seriously injuring two police officers and for historic sexual offences against a child.

Jon Ross was sentenced to 12 years for his assault on two officers and eight years for historic sexual offences against a child, which are to be served consecutively.

Jon Ross subjected PCs Darren Brimacombe and...

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Devon hotel appoints new manager to lead exciting chapter

One of Devon’s most popular hotels has unveiled a new general manager to help lead an exciting new chapter.

Dean Gunston has been promoted by The Eden Hotel Collection to take the reins at Bovey Castle, in Dartmoor National Park.

Gunston has worked at Eden for more than 13 years, with Bovey becoming the fourth hotel he has managed within the group.

He joins this...

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Exmouth Town Hall reception to reopen

East Devon District Council (EDDC) will be reopening the reception in Exmouth in early December.

Following a decision by the council to reopen the town hall reception when staffing resources allowed. The council have now successfully recruited additional staff to enable the office to reopen. From Monday, 5 December the reception at Exmouth Town Hall will be open Monday to Thursday...

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EV Charity Tuck Shop Coming To Devon This Half Term

An electric charity tuck shop raising money for the world-renowned Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (GOSH Charity) is making its way across Devon this half term.

The travelling tuck shop, organised by the UK’s leading online car-buying service webuyanycar , will be starting its journey in Elgin in Scotland on Monday 24th October, stopping at Exeter, Torquay and...

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Carers urged to have Covid-19 and flu jabs

Do you care for a loved one who is vulnerable to flu or Covid-19? Would the person you care for be at risk if you were unwell? If so, and you are aged over 16, you are eligible for free seasonal flu and Autumn booster Covid-19 vaccinations.

As a carer, whether paid or unpaid, you’re more likely to be exposed to the flu and Covid-19 viruses...

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Aldi Announces Major Jobs Push in Devon Ahead of Festive Season

Aldi is set to create 115 new jobs in Devon ahead of the festive period as it gears up for its biggest-ever Christmas.

The supermarket is looking to fill temporary and permanent store positions in itsDevon stores to help replenish stock and provide additional assistance to customers during this busy period.

In addition, Aldi is currently recruiting for more than 850 roles...

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New Devon Air Ambulance Community landing site at South Molton College

Earlier this week, members of South Molton Community College, South Molton Town Council and Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) gathered to formally launch the community landing site at the College playing field.

The surveyed floodlit landing site at the College will enable Devon Air Ambulance to land in the town during the ‘hours of darkness’ allowing their clinical teams to reach patients...

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Plans for Affordable Homes at Post Hill Given the Go Ahead

Proposals to add 70 homes to Mid Devon District Council’s housing stock have been given the go ahead.

Members voted unanimously to approve plans (subject to signed Section 106 legal agreement) to build the affordable homes at Post Hill, Tiverton, which will be retained by the council.

The homes will be built to Passivhaus standards which is an international energy...

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