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Help Betty find the purr-fect forever home

Beautiful Betty has been searching for a new home through Blue Cross for over 200 days. This Christmas, the charity is appealing to the public to help find this friendly cat a new purr-fect home.

Betty was admitted to Blue Cross Devon in May and has been patiently waiting for a loving...

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A La Ronde’s travelling trunks come home ready for display after careful conservation brings them back to life

Three historically important travelling trunks, which are believed to date from before 1796, have recently been away for conservation repair and have returned ready for display to help tell the story of this unique sixteen-sided house.

The trunks are an important part of A La Ronde’s history. They are thought to have gone on the Grand Tour of Europe with Jane and Mary Parminter in...

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The RNLI officially opens Plymouth’s newest shop in the oldest store on the Barbican

Plymouth’s RNLI were on hand to open the Barbican’s newest shop, Flapjackery, which has taken over the famous Yarmouth Stores on Southside Street, selling delicious handmade flapjacks, and other sweet treats.

Flapjackery, which is based at Tavistock, will fund raise for the RNLI from its Plymouth shop.

Coxwain Simon Jeffery officially opened the shop, cutting the ribbon for...

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Devon Climate Emergency wants to hear from you!

There's just two weeks left to have your say on how the Devon Climate Emergency is tackled.

Residents have until Thursday, April 14 to share their views in a public consultation on the actions developed following the Devon Climate Assembly, last summer.

Why are they consulting?

The Devon Climate Assembly discussed three of Devon’s more controversial climate issues:...

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Big event for East Devon's voluntary and community groups attracts more than 80 representatives

More than 80 representatives from East Devon voluntary and community groups, social enterprises, and town and parish councils attended East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) free online Meet the Funder event on 29 March.

There is currently no Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) in East Devon, which would normally advise voluntary and community groups on issues such as governance,...

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Bondi Rescue’s Lifeguard Maxi brings Bondi to Bovey Tracey with water safety messages to keep kids safe

Straight off the beach from protecting swimmers at Bondi, Trent Maxwell (better known as Lifeguard Maxi from hit TV show Bondi Rescue) will be visiting Bovey Tracey to educate our children about water safety ahead of summer.

Royal Lifesaving Society UK Honorary Vice President Ian Hutchings and his wife Sue are delighted and excited to host Lifeguard Maxi at their Bovey Tracey...

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Freemasons donate £1,000 to Hospiscare in Exmouth

This year the Freemasons, as part of their annual support of Hospices throughout the country Assistant Provincial Grand Master of Devonshire Andrew Vodden together with Reuben Ayres their charity steward presented a certificate denoting the £1,000 given by the Devonshire Freemasons and the Masonic Charitable Foundation to Toni Hiscock of High View Gardens Hospiscare in Exmouth.

The...

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Exmouth's Queens Drive Space gets £20k revamp

A big tidy up of Exmouth’s Queens Drive space, costing more than £20,000, has been completed with the area now reopen to the public.

Tourists and local residents alike will be able to sip drinks and eat delicious food, provided by local traders, throughout the day and evening in the newly revamped area.

Contractors, appointed by East Devon District Council's (EDDC) property...

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Exeter Homes Trust marks Platinum Jubilee at historic 20th Century Almshouses

Local charity, Exeter Homes Trust, celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this week by taking part in The Queen’s Green Canopy initiative and unveiling a commemorative plaque at one of the Almshouse properties.

Exeter Homes Trust, formerly known as The Exeter Municipal Charity, was founded over 900 years ago. Providing housing for people, who are unable to remain in their own homes by...

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Bensons for Beds unveils new way for customers to get a better night’s sleep

Bensons for Beds have unveiled a new way for customers to invest in their sleep, to support them to find what’s right for them, whatever their sleep, space and style needs.

Because everyone’s sleep needs are unique, ‘your bed, your way’ personalisation will allow Bensons’ in-store experts to help customers to choose the mattress that matches their sleep needs and then style that choice...

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Hub Box on the hunt for 40 fresh faces for Royal William Yard

Ahead of the opening of its new flagship waterfront restaurant, Hub Box is on the hunt for 40 hospitality superstars to support its arrival at Royal William Yard in Plymouth. Serving up award-winning burgers, barbeque and beverages, the much-loved West Country brand is looking to fill roles in front of house, bar, kitchen, and management.

With recruitment days taking place at the...

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