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ChromCadillacs & Cruisers: Cofton’s Biggest Car Show Yet Roars to Life!

The chequered flag has come down on another unforgettable American Car Show at Cofton Holidays, and what a weekend it was. With over 200 jaw-dropping vehicles on display and 3,500 guests soaking up the vibrant atmosphere, the 2025 event was the biggest and best in the show’s eight-year history...

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5 ways to enjoy a day out with the family at Drake Circus this half term

With a whole host of things to do at Drake Circus shopping centre and The Barcode in Plymouth, here are our top tips for how to get the most out of your family visit this half term.

1. Take advantage of great dining deals for kids

Whether you’re in the mood for a quick bite to eat at Drake Circus or a more leisurely dining experience at The Barcode , there are a number of delicious...

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Creating a real future for rural Britain: The Prince’s Countryside Fund grants programme improves, regenerates and supports 20 rural communities across the UK

The Prince’s Countryside Fund (PCF) is has announcedthat it is awarding grants to projects in the South West of England: Ashwick and Oakhill Village Hall (Somerset), North Petherwin Mini Badgers (Cornwall), Smart Communities (Somerset) and Kingston St Michael Village Shop (Wiltshire). This is part of a total investment of £275,000 in 20 rural communities across the UK.

Since 2010,...

Racheal celebrates over 20 years service at Paignton nursery

A nursery worker from Paignton has celebrated over 20 years of service at a local day nursery and pre-school.

Racheal O’Reilly has spent her career working at the Mama Bear’s Day Nursery and Pre-School at South Devon College in Long Road where she is an Early Years Educator with a Level 3 qualification.

The family-run business, headed up by husband and wife team Tony and Bev...

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Buckfast Abbey releases exciting new series of Concerts and Organ Recitals for 2022

Buckfast Abbey, in South Devon, has released its exciting new line-up of Concerts and Organ Recitals for 2022. Recognised as a centre of culture and the arts in the South West of England, the Abbey Church is known for its popular series of annual concerts and recitals, which hosts choirs and performers from the local area and further afield.

Highlights of the 2022 series include a...

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Shaldon Bridge closed over half-term

Shaldon Bridge will be closed during the half-term holiday from Monday 21 to Friday 25 February for repair work.

The work consists of repairs to the bridge’s curtain wall nosing and the further investigation of a defect recently discovered in the bridge’s lifting chamber.

During the closure, maintenance teams will take the opportunity to clean the gullies.

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New Queen’s Green Canopy has been created on land owned by EDDC in Sidmouth

A group of local residents led by Margaret Bullock working in conjunction with Ed Dolphin from Sidmouth Arboretum have joined forces with East Devon District Council (EDDC) to create a canopy of native and climate appropriate trees in the middle of the homes at Higher Brook Meadow in Sidford.

On Saturday February 5, the vision of local residents finally came to reality when a team of...

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Local nursery celebrates 18 years

A South West nursery group, which was launched in Bristol, has celebrated the 18th anniversary of opening its doors to the first children and their families.

The Mama Bear’s Day Nursery and Pre-School group was founded by husband and wife team Tony and Bev Driffield who opened the first setting in Brislington on 8 February 2004.

Now there are 24 Mama Bear’s settings across...

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Tour of Britain shortlisted for award

Last year's Tour of Britain has been shortlisted as a finalist at the prestigious Sport Industry Awards.

The 17th edition of the modern Tour is nominated in the Event of the Year category of the awards.

It’s up against Wimbledon – The Championships 2021, the EFL Sky Bet Play Off Finals, The Hundred, and the BLAST Premier Fall Final.

Devon hosted Stage Two of the...

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Devon Air Ambulance launch two new Volunteer roles

Our local air ambulance charity has always benefitted greatly from the support of many volunteers and has over 700 fantastic helpers located across the county, every one of them an integral part of the life-saving service.

Devon Air Ambulance volunteers give their time and expertise helping with many things, from looking after their 4,000 red collection boxes, speaking at public...

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Sidmouth swimming pool changing room get a welcomed refresh

LED Community Leisure are delighted to announce that their changing rooms at Sidmouth swimming pool are getting a makeover!

We know from feedback that many customers love our swimming pool, our inspiring aqua instructors and our friendly front of house teams but often feel the experience is let down by our changing rooms.

Thanks to the financial support of East Devon...

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