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Exmouth woman to run TCS London Marathon for cancer charity

A Devon woman will take on the TCS London Marathon 2026 to raise money for Dame Ellen MacArthur’s cancer charity for young people, which supported her after she was diagnosed with cancer in 2022.

Freya Sampson, 23, from Exmouth joined one of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust’s...

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The best attractions in Devon for you to visit

Devon is a large county in the United Kingdom, and it is filled with plenty of attractions for you to enjoy, regardless of whether you’re alone, with some friends, or you’re with family. So, if you’re thinking of visiting Devon, take a look at our article here that is filled with several suggestions of the best attractions in Devon.

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Christmas fun for dementia home residents

Residents of a specialist dementia care home in St Budeaux, Plymouth, are keeping fully occupied with a sleigh-full of activities in the run-up to Christmas.

December got off to a great start at Butterfly Lodge with a bauble workshop and competition, producing a supply of new decorations to go on the Christmas tree, plus a wreath-making workshop which provided lots of eye-catching...

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Lower-income households invited to apply for free energy efficiency improvements to their homes

Lower-income householders across Devon can benefit from free energy efficiency improvements to their home worth thousands of pounds.

Devon County Council has formed a partnership with other councils in the region to offer homeowners and tenants the chance to save on energy bills and lower the emissions of their property.

More than 40 per cent per cent of Devon’s carbon...

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Plymouth businesses support local charity this Christmas

This festive season, the team at Plymouth Science Park are asking business tenants and visitors to support the Shekinah Mission Plymouth.

The Shekinah Mission is a local, Plymouth-based charity which provides opportunities for people in recovery or seeking recovery. This may include recovery from homelessness, drug and alcohol issues, offending behaviours, or mental ill health....

Things to do at Drake Circus this Christmas

With more than 60 places to shop, eat and be merry this Christmas and over 1,270 parking spaces - get planning your perfect festive day out at Drake Circus and The Barcode.

Whether you’re planning some Christmas family fun, a day of Christmas shopping with friends or a winter get together with loved ones – your inspiration starts here.

From the very best gifts to the tastiest...

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Plymouth’s Real Ideas serves up an extensive programme including Tim Peake, Christmas crafting and local business-focussed festive markets for one and all

The festive season is in full swing and across both of their beautiful Plymouth venues, the city’s Real Ideas team has been working hard to create a programme of festive events and experiences that will enchant, inspire, educate and charm...

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The Box unveils 2022 programme highlights

Since it first launched in September 2020, The Box has cemented its status as one of the UK’s leading cultural institutions showcasing an extensive collection of art, natural and maritime history and extraordinary archives from film to photography. It has welcomed more than 125,000 visitors and appointed Victoria Pomery OBE (Founding Director of Turner Contemporary in Margate) as its new...

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Pictured L-R: Paul Hart, Stanley Cartwright & former captain Leigh Cooper

10K for Guide Dog pup thanks to Argyle Legends

The Argyle Legends, the Former Players Association of Plymouth Argyle Football Club, have raised £10,000 for the sight loss charity Guide Dogs to name a future guide dog puppy, who they met earlier this month.

Golden Retriever pup Legend will live with a volunteer puppy raiser for the first year of his life and learn all the basic obedience that he needs. After that, he’ll be off to...

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Foot Anstey advise on first Peer2Peer Islamic Finance fintech deal in the UK

National law firm, Foot Anstey LLP, which has offices located in Bristol, Exeter, London, Plymouth, Southampton, Taunton and Truro, has advised London-based fintech start-up Nester Holdings Ltd on, what is believed to be, the first UK Peer2Peer Islamic Finance fintech deal worth £431,000, followed recently by a second deal worth £225,000.

Imam Qazi, Partner, and Leena Payyappilly,...

Devon community unites to give popular disabled footballer ‘go anywhere’ mobility scooter

Jack Gratton, 27, from Bideford in North Devon, has been able to watch and play football independently for the first time thanks to a community donated TGA Breeze mobility scooter. Jack has a rare type of Cerebral Palsy which means he finds speaking, walking and coordination difficult. He has lived with this most of his life but was only diagnosed in his 20’s. He has always loved football and...

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