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Mindful Moments to Brighten Up Life in Devon

Devon’s landscapes offer endless opportunities to live life more slowly. Rather than chasing big changes, small, intentional moments in daily routines can bring satisfaction and calm. Simple habits, mindful pauses, and attention to surroundings allow residents to feel more connected to their...

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Overcoming loneliness one cuppa at a time

A welcoming group which meets weekly in Bideford Library to combat loneliness and isolation is celebrating its first year of success.

The Chatty Café has been so popular that it now has up to 40 people flocking to enjoy a bowl of soup and welcoming company each week.

The project was started in April 2024 with money from the Government’s £30 million Know Your Neighbourhood...

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Devon’s Social Scene: Where to See and Be Seen This Year

Just like most counties in the UK, each year Devon has a jam-packed social scene with multiple events throughout the year. There are a wide array of different events on the calendar, so there's something that will meet each person's preference. On top of that, some of these social and cultural events are the best in the area, and a great place to be seen out and about. Rather than hide in...

Successful nappy recycling scheme could see district-wide roll out

A 12-week recycling scheme to dispose of nappy and absorbent hygiene product (AHP) in an environmentally friendly way was trialled with overwhelming success.

East Devon District Council (EDDC) officers are now putting together a business case, in hopes of rolling out a district-wide scheme – looking at the financial viability and environmental sustainability.

The trial was...

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Lettuce Curtis: Devon-born pilot honoured in powerful 'women in war' exhibition with first all - female RAF flypast

The International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC) has commemorated the extraordinary contributions of wartime women with the launch of a new exhibition, as part of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day.

Guests gathered on Friday 14 March to mark the opening to the IBCC Women in War book festival , which featured the unveiling of ten striking steel silhouettes and the...

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Photography Competition for Devon Residents to Win £1,000 Luxury Getaway

To mark 20 years of championing care in communities across the UK, leading homecare provider Caremark is inviting Devon residents to enter its unique photography competition titled ‘ What is care? ’ for a chance to win a £1,000 luxury getaway.

Whether it’s a simple gesture like someone holding another’s hand, a care worker in action, a comforting hug between family or friends, or the...

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Aldi gives shoppers in Devon the chance to win a year's supply of too good to go surprise bags

Ahead of Food Waste Action Week (Monday 17th March – Sunday 23rd March), Aldi and Too Good To Go are giving shoppers in Devon the chance to win a year’s supply of Too Good To Go Surprise Bags.

To enter, shoppers simply need to email their top food waste tip to TooGoodToGoCompetition@aldi.co.uk .

The competition will be open to entries from Thursday 13th March until Friday...

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Dementia Care Non-Profit Appeals for Home Hosts to Meet Demand in Devon

An award-winning, not-for-profit dementia day care service, The Filo Project , is looking for more people to host small groups of people across Mid- and North Devon, to meet growing demand in the area.

Just as a childminder opens up their home, The Filo Project’s innovative model sees carefully-selected hosts collecting small groups of people with early to moderate dementia and...

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Tide of Interest as New Show Homes Launch in Devon Hotspot

Bloor Homes, the developer bringing 149 new sustainable homes including 27 affordable homes to Dawlish, has celebrated the opening of its new showhomes and sales suite at its Dawlish View development last weekend (15/16 March).

All the new homes include PV solar panels and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points, while those homes without a garage have a dedicated bike store aimed at...

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Salcombe Harbour Takes Delivery of Zero-Emissions RS Pulse 63 from RS Electric Boats

RS Electric Boats delivered their state-of-the-art RS Pulse 63 electric RIB to Salcombe Harbour on Friday 14th March 2025. The delivery took place under bright sunny skies, creating the perfect setting for a smooth handover of this innovative vessel.

RS Electric Boats’ Managing Director, Alex Newton-Southon, and Head of Electrical Engineering, Alex Middleton, were on-site to guide...

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Debut book for Devon-born writer

A Devon born writer, who grew up and went to school in the county, has written a book.

Linda Jones, who was born in Plymouth in 1942, has written The Bird Rules – OK!, a collection of poetry and short stories, published by Tim Saunders Publications.

“My start in life was surrounded by bombed houses,” recalls Linda. “Dad was a Naval man. He had served a long term of duty on...

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