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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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Dr Katy Hensby who has been selected for a new government advisory group.

South Devon College academic selected for new government advisory group

A leading academic from South Devon College has been selected for a new government expert advisory group.

Dr Katy Hensby who is Senior Head of Faculty, Professional and Community Education, is one of 13 experts handpicked by the Department for Education to help reform further education (FE) training and development.

“I feel very privileged to be asked to have a voice in the...

New recycling stations at Dartmoor Zoo marks sustainability milestone

From the beginning of November, DCW will be providing bespoke, strategically placed recycling stations throughout the zoo’s premises, enhancing the visitor experience while promoting responsible waste management practices and encouraging visitors to recycle more by helping to separate their waste and increase recycling rates across the site.

The new system will make it easier for...

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Site Manager achieves Seal of Excellence for Dawlish View development

A site manager for Bloor Homes in Dawlish has been recognised with a prestigious award at the National House Builder Council’s (NHBC) South West Pride in the Job regional awards.

Mike Mitchell received a Seal of Excellence award from the NHBC at the start of November, after being awarded a Pride in the Job Quality award this summer.

Both awards acknowledge Mike’s hard work...

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Southern Co-Op launches festive initiative in Devon stores, giving back food and funding to local community

Communities in Devon are set to receive a boost this winter thanks to Southern Co-op’s Magical Moments, a festive initiative combining £75,000 in funding for local causes with 500 free Christmas shops in store. Southern Co-op will be surprising customers at random with free Christmas shops across its Devon stores during December, to bring festive cheer to the tills and help ease some of the...

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Local councillor opens new Paignton showhome

Torbay Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing & Finance cut the ribbon on a new showhome in his ward.

Cllr Alan Tyerman unveiled the Charles Church showhome at The Orchards, the developer’s outlet at Inglewood, the development under construction by its sister company, Persimmon Homes. There will be a total of 373 homes here once complete.

The Orchards is the choice for...

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“I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for Rowcroft” – Jane’s story of hospice care, hope and why she’s urging others to support Rowcroft this Christmas

Rowcroft Hospice has launched its Christmas Appeal, calling on the community to help fund vital end-of-life and palliative care for local patients and families facing the hardest of days this festive season. For people like Jane Curtis from Dartmouth, this care has been life-changing.

Back in June, 67-year-old Jane was suddenly rushed to Torbay Hospital with no idea how unwell she...

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Christmas in Dawlish 2025

‘Christmas in Dawlish’ - an exciting two-day community event filled with festive cheer is coming to Dawlish Town Centre later this month!

Organised by Dawlish Town Council in partnership with Dawlish Chamber of Trade - a wonderful programme of Christmas events has been arranged to kick start the festive season in Dawlish on Saturday 29th November and Sunday 30th November 2025....

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Deck the malls: Christmas arrives at Drake Circus this week

Drake Circus and The Barcode will kick start its seasonal celebrations on Thursday (13th November) with the return of its popular annual Christmas Light Switch On and visits from special festive characters.

The official light switch on will take place at 5:00pm, transforming the centre into a twinkling spectacle, and there’s a ho-ho-whole range of festive activities scheduled...

4 in 5 couples in Plymouth don’t have a ‘pet-nup’ – leaving them at risk of £1093-a-year fallout

Leading digital bank Monzo has revealed that around four in five couples in Plymouth don’t have a ‘pet-nup’, an agreement outlining who keeps a pet if a relationship ends, which leaves them vulnerable to more than just a broken heart; caring for their pet alone can cost up to £1,093.08 a year.

The research of 2,000 UK pet owners in relationships found that although most couples haven...

Public invited to drop-in session about Budleigh Salterton Beach and Cliff Management Plan

Budleigh Salterton residents, businesses and visitors are being invited to attend the first public drop-in session for the Budleigh Salterton Beach & Cliff Management Plan (BCMP). The drop-in session will take place at Budleigh Salterton Public Hall, Station Road, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6RJ on the 5 December between 2:30pm – 7pm.

Budleigh Salterton residents, businesses and...

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