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Plymouth safe bus still operating

People in Plymouth are being reminded that the Safe Bus remains available every Saturday night, though it has moved to a new temporary location at bus stop DC2 on Derry’s Cross roundabout, outside Timber Vault Escape Rooms (PL1 2TE). The move is due to ongoing roadworks on Royal Parade,...

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Devon Freewheelers volunteers Amy and Anthony Ewens, from Plymouth.

Husband and wife volunteers from Plymouth complete virtual Land’s End to John o’ Groats challenge for Honiton-based charity

Husband and wife volunteers from a charity based in Honiton went head-to-head in a virtual challenge to walk from Land’s End to John o’ Groats for the Devon Freewheelers.

Married Anthony and Amy Ewens, from Plymouth, competed against each other in LEJOG21, to travel a distance of 874-miles, raising £150 for the Devon Blood Bikes charity.

Amy, aged 28, a Devon Freewheelers...

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South Devon College and Bay Education Trust Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Bay Education Trust, a multi-academy trust comprising Paignton Academy, Kings Ash Academy and Curledge Street Academy has announced that it is strengthening its existing partnership with South Devon College by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Over the past four years, South Devon College has become the main post 16-route for the Trust’s Paignton Academy students, it is the...

Steps to protect Exmouth as part of new beach management plan begin

The vital steps needed to protect Exmouth’s beach from coastal erosion were discussed at the first meeting of the town’s new beach management plan steering group.

Following a briefing during the summer, the group made up of local beach users, organisations and district and county councillors, met to formalise their aims and objectives.

Although overall sand volumes on...

GripHero launches new eco-friendly glove dispenser to boost forecourt in-store sales

GripHero, the maker of the world’s only static-safe glove and fuel-nozzle mounted dispensers, has announced its latest product breakthrough with the launch of the all-new GripHero 2; its smallest-ever, most efficient glove dispenser, which boasts 10% more advertising space than previous models.

20% smaller overall, the new dispenser is a ground-up redesign, taking on board feedback...

£500,000 fuel poverty fund opens for grant applications

Charities, councils and community groups are being urged to help support families to heat their homes this winter by applying for grants of up to £10,000.

The £500,000 fund has been provided by local electricity distributor Western Power Distribution (WPD) in a bid to tackle fuel poverty in the community. Applications are now open at www.westernpower.co.uk/community-matters-fund ....

Pooch perfect: how our nation of new dog owners is changing the face of society 

A survey from Legal and General reveals a staggering 40% of Brits became dog owners during lockdown. The reasons for becoming a dog owner are manifold, and 71% of those who got a dog during lockdown decided to do so instead of having a baby. More than a quarter (27%) said that having a pooch means they no longer want a family.

But what does this mean for Brits, business, work and...

Ottery play area to get £50k revamp, with 12 metre zip wire

An Ottery play area, designed by more than 200 local children, is getting a £50,000 revamp, with new equipment including a ground level trampoline and a 12 metre zip wire.

The Winter’s Lane play area, owned by East Devon District Council (EDDC), will also be getting a 2.4 metre tall rope climbing pyramid, a slide and climbing area, picnic bench, a toddler swing and a toddler and...

Devon Air Ambulance supports National Road Safety Campaign

Devon Air Ambulance is supporting National Road Safety week to raise awareness of safe driving and reduce the number of often avoidable, Road Traffic Collisions (RTCs)

Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) is encouraging drivers to slow down and save lives as they show their support for this year’s road safety campaign organised by Brake, the road safety charity.

The campaign is running...

Protect yourself and your baby by having the flu vaccine

Pregnant women in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay are being urged to have the flu vaccine now to protect themselves and their unborn baby from the deadly illness.

The UK Health Security Agency has warned that there could be a significant flu surge this winter coinciding with continuing or rising COVID-19 cases.

Clara Southby, Interim Maternity Matron for Community and Outpatients...

Has your organisation given nature a helping hand?

Has your community group, organisation or school been taking action to restore nature? Perhaps you know of a special person who’s been going above and beyond to give wildlife a helping hand? If yes, the Devon Local Nature Partnership wants to hear from you.

The Devon LNP is launching the Devon Wildlife Community of the Year Awards to celebrate parish and town councils, communities,...

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