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Young People Thrive Through Hands-On Forest School Learning at The LookOut@Haldon

Young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across Devon are building confidence, gaining nationally recognised qualifications and reconnecting with education through an innovative Forest School programme run by Newton Abbot-based Community Support Team (CST) at The...

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Exceptional range of local traders confirmed for Connaught@Christmas

With two months to go before opening day, over 40 local and independent traders have already signed up for this year’s Connaught@Christmas illuminated gardens event in Sidmouth which runs from December 9 to 18.

As before, the traders will be based in the Food & Drink Village, sited in a marquee at Manor Road car park opposite the illuminations in Connaught Gardens. While the...

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£2m to fund new South West Environmental Living Lab

The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has announced a £2 million investment in the Environmental Living Lab, enabling the trial and demonstration of sustainable agricultural and environmental technology in the South West.

The funding will support the Satellite Applications Catapult to establish an Environmental Living Lab within the Heart of the South West area...

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Deadline approaches for local businesses to apply for Devon grant scheme

Deadline for businesses in Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay to apply for 40% match funding up to £150,000 through the Heart of the South West LEP inward investment scheme is Friday 21st October 2022.

The grant scheme invites foreign-owned businesses investing in the area to apply for funds to support business growth projects, boosting the region’s economy. The fund is also...

Auction of ‘timeless classics’ from the wardrobe of a true trailblazer

Stylish vintage clothing from the 60s and 70s is to be auctioned at Chilcotts on October 15.

The collection includes stunning fashion tailoring by renowned designers and makers of the time, including Louis Féraud, André Peters, Roland Klein, Marcel Fenez, Burberry, Aquascutum, and Jaeger, all in superb condition.

These timeless classics with their sharp style come from the...

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Shopfronts in Tiverton to be spruced up

A ‘shopfront enhancement scheme’ from Mid Devon District Council will offer grants of 50 per cent of estimates, up to £2,500, to upgrade, repair and refurbish shopfronts in the town centre.

The three-year project will be funded by just over £31,000 from agreements with developers for new retail areas. Total payments will be capped at £15,000 in the first year.

A report to...

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Have a very ‘Mary’ Christmas with Quirk Theatre!

This December, South West based Quirk Theatre brings to life the astonishing true local story of Mary The Pigeon Who Never Gave Up, in partnership with Exeter Phoenix and The Plough Arts Centre, Torrington. A magical alternative to panto and a festive treat for the whole family!

Plough Arts Centre, Torrington: 30th November- 3rd December

https://www.theploughartscentre.org....

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Multi-million decarbonisation works begin, affecting leisure centre parking

Mid Devon Leisure users are being encouraged to plan for disruption at both Exe Valley and Lords Meadow car parks, as energy improvement works begin.

From Tuesday 4th October parking at the two leisure centres will be severely limited, as major work gets underway to install ground and air source heat pumps. The pumps will allow both the sites to move away from high cost, fossil fuels...

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Devon’s Finest Celebrate at the Food Drink Devon Awards

Devon’s talented food and drink scene was alive at Monday (3rd October) night’s 11th Food Drink Devon Awards. Over 330 individuals from the county’s finest food and drink producers, hospitality and catering businesses and speciality retailers celebrated in style at the esteemed awards’ ceremony, held at Crowne Plaza Plymouth with its breath-taking views overlooking Plymouth Sound. The...

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Identity Fashion brings Fashion Week to Plymouth

Devon designer fashion brand, Identity Fashion, together with Bulgarian designer, Nikolay Pachev, has organized a unique fashion show in Royal William Yard, Plymouth, for the local community, raising more than £5,000 pounds for the Chestnut Appeal for men’s health.

The collection presented was entitled “HUG” based on the idea that individuals are essential to one another and we...

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Did you witness Plymouth burglaries?

Police investigating two reported robberies in Plymouth on Sunday 25 September are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

The first incident took place at around 10.50pm on the railway bridge on Sutherland Road, when a woman in her 20s was approached by a man, who took her handbag and ran off towards Restormel Road.

Police are trying to locate the stolen property,...

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