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Residents gather to discuss Tiverton pharmacy concerns

On Friday 9th January, Rachel Gilmour MP joined local stakeholders and residents in Tiverton Town Hall to discuss the future of pharmacy provision in the town.

The meeting, organised by Tiverton Town Council following a motion brought forward by councillor Beckett Fish,...

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More people than ever QUIT the booze in South West

Public Health England have just released data revealing that across the South West, 12.8% of all adults aged 18+ now abstain from drinking alcohol completely.

This sober-trend is up from 11% back in 2014 proving how a life without alcohol is becoming ever more popular.

Only recently, celebrities like the Thomas brothers - Scott and Adam Thomas - have spoken out about their...

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Devon painter to help find CPRE’s Best Young Landscape Artist

Exeter-based landscape artist Kath Hadden will be giving Devon CPRE the benefit of her expertise this autumn to help find the county’s most talented young landscape artists.

Devon CPRE, the local branch of the countryside charity, recently launched a new competition to find Devon's Best Young Landscape Artist 2021

Budding young artists up to the age of 18 can now compete for...

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Foot Anstey's Islamic Finance team advise on hat-trick of high-profile deals

The Islamic Finance team at national law firm, Foot Anstey LLP has advised on three major deals over the last month.

The team's trio of deals has included advising Bahrain-based institutional investor Black Sand Real Estate W.L.L on a £42m corporate acquisition, acting for Riyad Bank (London Branch) on a £17.5m refinance of a fully-let Grade A office asset, and advising Bank of London...

Let’s go and make a difference: Call for more volunteers at Devon's large vaccination centres

Greendale vaccination centre volunteer Ian Aspinall has clocked up more than 100 shifts supporting the vaccine programme over the last five months. A retired police officer, he’s often there several days a week.

Ian said: “You meet some lovely people in what is hopefully a once in a lifetime occurrence. My parents endured the privations of World War Two and it was described as their...

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South Western Railway unveils new customer rewards programme

South Western Railway customers buying tickets through the company’s website are now eligible for exclusive deals and money off local attractions

South Western Railway (SWR) has unveiled a new rewards programme, offering customers discounts on local attractions across the region when purchasing tickets directly from the SWR website.

The new scheme, SWR Rewards, is completely free to...

South Western Railway unveils new customer rewards programme

South Western Railway customers buying tickets through the company’s website are now eligible for exclusive deals and money off local attractions

South Western Railway (SWR) has unveiled a new rewards programme, offering customers discounts on local attractions across the region when purchasing tickets directly from the SWR website.

The new scheme, SWR Rewards, is completely free to...

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Adoption charity awarded share of £1m giveaway for under 18s

A voluntary adoption agency specialising in placing children with loving families in the South West, has been awarded £1,000 from a UK regional housebuilder.

Families For Children, based in Devon, successfully applied for the funding through Persimmon Homes Building Futures scheme, which supports organisations working specifically with the under-18s.

The charity works with...

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Legendary sprinter Mark Cavendish confirmed as first rider for 2021 Tour of Britain

Mark Cavendish, cycling's greatest sprinter of all time, has been confirmed as the first rider for this year’s Tour of Britain. The Tour organisers have announced that the British cycling legend, who has won more stages of the modern Tour of Britain than any other rider, with 10 Stage victories, will lead his Belgian Deceuninck - Quick-Step team at the UK’s biggest race.

Devon will...

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Two new flood warning services to go live in Devon

The Environment Agency has announced that they'll be offering new flood warning services in Dawlish and Coombe Martin from Wednesday 18th August. Dawlish has experienced numerous flood events over the years, with significant flooding in 2012 being one of the most memorable events. In Combe Martin flooding occurred in 1958 and 1960, and more recently in 2016. Over 400 properties will be auto-...

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New report shows over two thirds of people believe culture on High Streets creates a better place to live

Arts Council England has published a new report which shows the value of culture to high streets - A High Street Renaissance: How arts and culture bring people and pride back to our high streets . The research shows that 69% of people believe having cultural spaces such as theatres, museums, libraries and music venues on their high street makes their local area a better place to live....

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