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ChromCadillacs & Cruisers: Cofton’s Biggest Car Show Yet Roars to Life!

The chequered flag has come down on another unforgettable American Car Show at Cofton Holidays, and what a weekend it was. With over 200 jaw-dropping vehicles on display and 3,500 guests soaking up the vibrant atmosphere, the 2025 event was the biggest and best in the show’s eight-year history...

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Upgraded North Devon Link Road open

All upgraded sections of the North Devon Link Road are now open. Improved stretches of the A361 have been opening in stages and the final developments between South Molton and Portmore roundabout are now substantially complete. In recent weeks, the new Landkey roundabout, improved sections between Portmore roundabout and Landkey roundabout, and between Landkey roundabout and Harford Cross...

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Plymouth shoppers thanked for generous Winter Food Collection support as more than 4,000 meals donated

Stores in Plymouth have been overwhelmed by the generosity of customers who donated at the Tesco Winter Food Collection.

There were 4,161 meals’ worth of long-life food items donated at the collection between 25-30 November in the city’s stores.

Every item donated in Plymouth provides much-needed support for charities FareShare and Trussell in the run-up to Christmas....

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Public support leads to an update of East Devon dog control Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO)

After receiving support from local stakeholders, councillors at East Devon District Council have approved amendments to the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) concerning Allhallows playing fields in Honiton and Kilmington Playing Field in Axminster.

A PSPO is a tool under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 which enables councils to deal with a particular...

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Plympton Academy earns national recognition as a Thinking School

Plympton Academy has achieved national recognition for its innovative approach to education, earning Thinking School accreditation from the University of Exeter.

Located on Moorland Road, the academy has been commended for embedding critical thinking and metacognition into its teaching practices, ensuring students develop lifelong learning skills. Plympton Academy is now one of 18...

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Wiltshire Farm Foods North Devon Spreads Festive Cheer with Elves

Wiltshire Farm Foods North Devon has been delighting its customers this festive season by sending them cuddly elves along with their ready meals.

Delivery driver Vicki has been delivering to Ashreigney-based Mr Wilson for the past 3 years and says the elf could not have gone to a more deserving customer:

“Mr Wilson is one of my favourite customers. He always offers me a cup...

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Stay safe behind the wheel this festive season

As we enter the holiday season Devon and Cornwall Police is reminding drivers to stay safe on our roads and not to consume drink or drugs if you are driving.

Many of you will be travelling on our roads to visit loved ones or attend festive events this week, the message from Devon and Cornwall Police is clear – if you are driving, do not drink any alcohol or consume any drugs....

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Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) unveils plans for refurbishment

The gallery will take a three-month break for much-needed improvements to the gallery spaces.

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) announced that the gallery will temporarily close from 25 December 2024 until 22 March 2025 for a long overdue refurbishment of their gallery spaces.

The Honiton-based gallery will undertake essential repairs to the gallery, improvements to the gallery...

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RGB serves up curry and care in support of Movember

RGB Building Supplies recently hosted special curry evenings at local restaurants, treating customers and their friends to dinner as part of its “The Best Mate Curry Date” initiative.

The winners joined RGB staff for evenings of food and conversation, all in support of Movember and its mission to raise awareness about men’s health, with a particular focus on the mental health...

A fond farewell to chaplain Joanna

Residents and staff at a dementia care home in Plymouth bid a fond farewell this week to the chaplain who has been supporting them for the past 14 years.

Joanna Bound has been visiting Butterfly Lodge under the Care Home Chaplaincy scheme run by Churches Together in Plymouth, leading acts of worship and contributing guidance and support at regular relatives’ meetings since 2010....

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£1 million granted for nature restoration in Devon

Devon Environment Foundation is celebrating granting over £1 million to improve Devon's environment for all.

The grant-giving charity that was launched in 2020 by Ben Goldsmith, Simon Nicholls and Mitch Tonks has a vision: at least 30% of Devon ‘for nature’ by 2030.

In 4.5 years DEF has channelled more than £1 million to a diverse range of projects that protect and restore...

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