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Mid Devon GAC host concert with Crediton Strummers

On Saturday 4 July at 7.00pm Mid Devon Good Afternoon Choir welcome the Crediton Strummers as their special guests for a concert at Crediton Congregational Church, High Street, Crediton EX17 3LF to raise funds for Force cancer charity.

The choir is part of a family of 30 fun and...

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Brixham Local Wins Photography Competition, Capturing the Spirit of the English Riviera’s Iconic Fishing Town

The English Riviera BID Company has announced the winner of the ‘Brixham in Images’ Photography Competition 2025 - a celebration of the fishing town’s natural beauty, vibrant harbour life and strong sense of community.

After receiving an outstanding 506 photography entries from across the UK, the public has voted Brixham local, Daniel Mason, as the overall winner for his image which...

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Cosy Club Plymouth launches Cosy Christmas Community Champion initiative

Do you know someone remarkable? Someone who goes above and beyond for their community, and deserves to be celebrated and spoiled at Cosy Club this Christmas?

As Cosy Club unwraps this year’s festive menu - featuring honest, dishes that feel special without being fussy - Cosy Club Plymouth is searching for a Cosy Club Christmas Community Champion. The winner will be treated to a one-...

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Rainbow Living Honoured with King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Rainbow Living, an Exeter-based, volunteer-led housing charity supporting adults with learning disabilities across Devon, has been awarded the King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS) - the highest national honour given to volunteer groups in the UK.

Often described as the MBE for voluntary organisations, the King’s Award recognises the outstanding dedication and impact of this...

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New health & wellbeing hub is the future of healthcare training in the south west

A new multi-million health and wellbeing facility that will train the healthcare workers of the future is being officially opened at Plymouth Marjon University today (Friday 14th November).

The Marjon Health & Wellbeing Hub was funded with a capital grant to the University by the Office for Students in 2022. The state-of-the-art £5.8m facility features a simulation hospital ward...

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Cosy Club Plymouth launches Cosy Christmas Community Champion initiative

Do you know someone remarkable? Someone who goes above and beyond for their community, and deserves to be celebrated and spoiled at Cosy Club this Christmas?

As Cosy Club unwraps this year’s festive menu - featuring honest, dishes that feel special without being fussy - Cosy Club Plymouth is searching for a Cosy Club Christmas Community Champion. The winner will be treated to a one-...

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TUI launches new direct flights from Exeter to paradise Greek island

One of Greece's most stunning islands is set to become more accessible after TUI has announced a brand-new direct route from Exeter Airport to Kos – making it easier than ever to bag a slice of Mediterranean paradise.

The leading tourism and leisure group is launching brand-new flights from Exeter for Summer 2026, giving holidaymakers across the South of England a hassle-free way to...

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Online school could be an alternative to mainstream school for many young people says Queen's Online School headteacher

Online schools should be utilised for children with special needs says Devon based headteacher following County Councils Network report

An online school headteacher is urging government and local authorities to utilise online schools for children with special education needs following a report released by the County Councils Network (CNN) today.

Lisa Boorman of Queen’s Online School says online learning is a good alternative to mainstream school and would save local authorities, who are paying for private school places...

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New trustee brings decades of experience in social care leadership to Westbank Community Health and Care

The Devon-wide health and wellbeing charity, Westbank Community Health and Care, is delighted to welcome Ian Hobbs, a former social worker and social care professional, to its Board of Trustees.

After 42 years working in a range of roles within Devon County Council, Ian is bringing his considerable skills and leadership experience to the third sector. As a Trustee, he is looking...

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Schoolchildren create a colourful herd to celebrate Sidmouth’s donkeys and artistic heritage

A herd of painted donkey sculptures has been drawing in visitors after taking centre stage at the South West Academy of Fine & Applied Arts (SWAc) annual exhibition in Sidmouth.

The Academy celebrates its 25th anniversary this year and as part of their annual exhibition, launched their Schools’ Donkey Project, offering children from a number of local East Devon schools the...

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Home to school transport costing local authorities billions - maybe it's time for a rethink says Devon based headteacher of online school

It’s estimated that 520,000 children and young people in England get home to school transport costing local authorities £2.3 billion in 2023-24.

These figures come from a new report by the National Audit Office that shows a 70% rise since 2015-16 with councils overspending on their budgets by more than £400 million in 2023-24.

In the report the watchdog states that ‘an increase...

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