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Devon builders merchant calling out to charities

For its latest Surprise Supplies giveaway, RGB Building Supplies is inviting charities from across the area to get in touch and explain how a donation of £1,000 worth of building materials would be of benefit to them.

Whether a charity needs to complete some essential repairs, update an outdoor area, give their space a lick of paint, or create an accessible bathroom, RGB would like to...

Devon’s health and care system under extreme pressure

Devon’s health and social care system is under extreme pressure due to high demand for services, sustained demand for Covid beds, pressure on staffing and the need for social care exceeding the available capacity.

Pressures are being seen across the system, in mental health care, primary care (GPs) and adult social care as well as our acute hospital trusts.

Dr Paul Johnson,...

Seaton Jurassic Visitor Centre to remain closed until use can be found

Should Seaton Jurassic Visitor Centre be redesigned, sold or used as another type of visitor attraction?

These are the options being looked at East Devon District Council (EDDC) following the closure of the venue on September 17, 2021 after Devon Wildlife Trust left.

The centre will now remain closed until a decision can be made on the future of the site by cabinet next year...

Devon bookshops celebrate Bookshop Day

B ookshop Day 2021 , the annual celebration of bookshops across the UK and Ireland, takes place this Saturday (9 October).

Celebrating bookshops big and small, Bookshop Day is the annual reminder that bookshops are so much more than just places selling books.

With Christmas fast approaching, the Booksellers Association is encouraging customers to “Shop Early, Shop Local”...

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Buckfast Abbey helps kids across the country cope with mental wellbeing

Buckfast Abbey is readying itself to lift the mood and mental wellbeing of primary school children across the UK with the launch of its largest ever festival to help children cope with the stresses of daily life.

Starting on Monday 11th October, the Take 5 Festival - a virtual event created by the Abbey’s Education Department - builds on the success of last year’s inaugural, week-long...

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Tenants at Plymouth and Exeter Science Parks recognised in Tech South West Awards shortlist

Companies at Plymouth and Exeter Science Park have been shortlisted for the annual Tech South West Awards .

Nearly 200 entries were received for the prestigious event, which showcases the best innovation and talent across the region’s tech sector.

Plymouth Science Park tenant Pixalytics is shortlisted for the Clean Tech and Future Tech Awards. Pixalytics is an independent...

Success for Foot Anstey's fraud team in £70 million classic car conspiracy claim

The Fraud team at national law firm, Foot Anstey LLP has obtained judgment in favour of one of its clients on its application to strike out of a £70 million fraud claim.

The claimant, Maranello Rosso Limited, was a Guernsey special purpose vehicle which had been set up to acquire a collection of classic cars - comprising 33 Ferraris and 38 Abarths - from the owners of the Violati...

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Plymouth Science Park welcomes 4D Architects Studio Ltd

Plymouth-based architects, 4D Architects Studio , is the latest tenant to join the thriving advanced engineering community at Plymouth Science Park.

4D Architects Studio provides professional architectural services across a range of sectors including healthcare, residential and student accommodation, industrial, commercial, medical, and retail, and uses the latest technology and...

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Devon’s Finest Honoured at Sell-Out Food Drink Devon Awards

Devon’s talented food and drink scene was alive at Monday (4th October) night’s 10th Food Drink Devon Awards. Over 250 of the county’s finest food and drink producers, hospitality and catering businesses and speciality retailers celebrated in style at the esteemed awards’ ceremony, held at the Grade II listed Victorian New Continental Hotel, in Plymouth. The ceremony was hosted by wine writer...

Friends of Stover Park celebrate new fundraising opportunity

A “Wishing Tree” has been installed at Stover Country Park to help raise vital funds for the restoration of the historic park near Newton Abbot.

The Friends of Stover Park charity and Devon County Council are celebrating the launch of the contactless donation system at the entrance to Stover Country Park’s Visitor Centre. Visitors are being asked for donations to help the Park reach...

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