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Streetlight dimming trial will cut carbon and costs

A 12-month countywide trial to amend the dimming of streetlighting in Devon has been approved by councillors today (Wednesday 11 December).

Devon County Council first introduced part-night streetlighting in residential areas in 2009 and its current policy has been in place since 2019.

As well as part-night lighting of residential streetlights, the roll-out of LED lighting...

Artist's Impression of new venue in Torquay

Exciting new venue to open in central Torquay

Torquay town centre will soon be home to an exciting new venue, offering a dynamic and flexible space for music, theatre, comedy and cultural events.

Opening in late Spring 2025, Arena Torquay has been designed with both artists and audiences in mind, combining state-of-the-art backstage and front of house facilities, with a vibrant atmosphere for events of all kinds.

Arena,...

Essential eye clinic to be launched in Plymouth for people in crisis

First-class eyecare is coming to Plymouth at a new clinic for people experiencing homelessness.

Leading professionals will be volunteering in a fully equipped eye clinic at the Shekinah centre on Kings Road, where people in crisis can also benefit from housing advice, healthcare, and drug and alcohol services.

The launch of this clinic was attended by the Lord Mayor of...

Hair in the Academy holds high-profile event to mark its 20th Anniversary

Hair in the Academy (HATA) held a high-profile event to celebrate its 20th Anniversary and the official launch of Hair in the Community (HITC) at its unique hairdressing salon in Exeter.

Eminent guests included Will Michelmore, Master of The Incorporation of Weavers, Fullers & Shearmen (IWFS) and other members of Tuckers Hall including Richard Marsh CEO Executive Officer of...

New boat festival to launch in Plymouth in 2025 

A new boat show is set to launch in Plymouth in 2025 with Plymouth Boat Fest being held at Plymouth Yacht Haven on Saturday 21st June.

Yacht Havens is set to host the highly anticipated Plymouth Boat Fest on 21st June 2025 at Plymouth Yacht Haven, bringing together maritime enthusiasts, families, and the local community for a day of nautical fun and exploration, as well as showcasing...

Landmark Totnes church secures grants to fix sinking floors

St Mary church in Devon has been part of the Totnes landscape for more than 500 years. But if urgent action is not taken, this beautiful heritage could be lost forever.

The Grade I Listed church is on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register – it is listed by them as "poor" and facing “slow decay”.

The floor is now not just a conservation concern – but also a health and...

New data reveals 2 in 3 care seekers in the South West are funding their own care

Two thirds (61%) of people in the South West are self-funders, in terms of paying for their own care home, according to new data from carehome.co.uk , the leading care home reviews site.

carehome.co.uk receives over 15 million annual visitors and has helped over a million families find care.

An analysis of 38,441 care seekers in the UK sending email enquiries from 1 November...

Allison Homes breaks ground on its Tiverton development

Allison Homes South West has commenced work on its newest development in Tiverton. The regional housebuilder will bring 70 much-needed, affordable homes to the area.

This follows completion of the site, which took place in late November. The first homes will be available for occupation in summer 2025.

The development, which will be classed as 100% affordable, will be made up...

The good cause behind a new graffiti mural at a Plymouth Tesco store

Tesco customers at the Transit Way Superstore are enjoying an eye-catching new graffiti mural in the car park.

The brightly coloured mural was painted by local youngsters during a workshop led by Plymouth’s own acclaimed street artist Jon Lilly.

In a collaborative effort to tackle alcohol-related harm, the Tesco store teamed up with the Plymouth Community Alcohol Partnership...

Devon Air Ambulance encourages public to download free what3words app to stay safe this winter

This winter, Devon Air Ambulance is joining emergency services across the country in encouraging the public to download the free what3words app, so they’re prepared to communicate an exact location in the event of an emergency.

While many will be braving the outdoors to socialise this winter, the shorter days, combined with harsher weather conditions like rain, ice, sleet and fog...

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