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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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Putting East Devon children on the path to healthy sight for life.

Children’s eyesight was given a fun-filled twist by Exmouth opticians when they provided balloon animals and goodie bags.

The Specsavers Exmouth store was decorated with banners and balloons, staff all wore rainbow-coloured tops, and the dozens of youngsters who attended were given gifts, including a high-vis vest and a book explaining the sight test journey.

Ria Heskins,...

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The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon gains support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to dig deeper into archaeological finds from times gone by

The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon and its Development Trust have received initial support* from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for its Potted History project it was announced today. Made possible thanks to National Lottery players, the project aims to progress the post-excavation analysis of at least fourteen archaeological digs undertaken in Barnstaple during the 1970s and 1980s,...

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Roly’s Fudge Opens New Pantry in Tavistock

Roly’s Fudge, the much-loved artisan fudge brand, is delighted to announce the opening of its new fudge pantry in Tavistock. The new pantry will not only serve its famous handmade fudge but will also become the official home of Roly’s Fudge Sauce. The honour of declaring the shop open fell to the Mayor of Tavistock, Steve Hipsey, who joined well-wishers in celebrating the arrival of the new...

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Bellway installs inclusive swing at playground after appeal from local mum

An inclusive swing has been installed in the play area at a new housing development in Willand for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Bellway included the specially-designed swing in its plans for Fox Mill Gardens at the request of a local mum who lives at the development.

Stevie Anne Hutter contacted the housebuilder to ask if they could install the...

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Winner of Visitors' Choice Award 2025 announced

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) has announced the winner of the Visitors' Choice award in the THG Open exhibition.

The THG Open 2025 showcased over 100 artworks by South West artists reflecting themes connected to the natural world. The Visitors’ Choice Prize was voted for by visitors over the duration of the exhibition (12 July - 23 August).

The votes have been counted and THG...

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Students award University Centre South Devon top marks in independent survey

Students from University Centre South Devon, part of South Devon College, have awarded the University Centre top marks in an independent survey.

88% of eligible higher education students from the University Centre took part in this year’s National Student Survey (NSS). The annual survey gives students the opportunity to give honest anonymous feedback on their college or university...

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Learn to Play is back: Music makers in Devon invited to join UK’s free national music making event

UK charity ‘Music for All’ have announced that their highly anticipated annual flagship event Learn to Play is returning this Autumn, and are opening the opportunity for anyone interested in music-making a chance to take part in the biggest free music making weekend of the year!

The event will be held by Crediton Youth Orchestra in Crediton on the 9-12 October and is open to everyone...

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Friendship group brings monthly Monday meetups to Torquay

Heart of the West Oddfellows is bringing a new monthly Monday meetup to Torquay as the local friendship group celebrates a nationwide campaign to promote the benefits of friendship.

The expansion follows the success of establishing a similar group in Newton Abbot, where local members have been enjoying getting together for around a year.

The regular meetups will start on...

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Ghostly Nights Named Paranormal Experience Provider of the Year for the South West

Ghostly Nights, the South West’s leading paranormal events company, has been officially recognised as the Paranormal Experience Provider of the Year for the South West, celebrating its authentic and immersive ghost-hunting experiences.

With autumn nights drawing in and Halloween around the corner, Ghostly Nights offers the perfect alternative night out. Guests can step inside...

Devon pine marten highways project – helping rare species cross the road

National Highways is working with Devon Wildlife Trust, the Two Moors Pine Marten Project and Devon County Council to help create safer road crossing opportunities for pine martens.

As part of the Two Moors Pine Marten Project, 15 pine martens were released into eastern Dartmoor last September, with the reintroduced animals dispersing across South Devon, including the Haldon Forest...

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