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The Barefoot Bandits announce stadium show alongside crowd funder to help finish their debut album

Local band, The Barefoot Bandit, have announced their first stadium show at Blackburn Rovers home ground alongside reggae legends UB40, Aswad and Soul II Soul.

The Bandit will perform on May 29th at Ewood Park Football stadium which holds over 31,000 spectators.

In addition to this announcement, the band have released their exciting crowd funder campaign to help finish their...

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Revealing Plymouth’s shipwrecked histories with 3D scanning

Archaeological artefacts recovered from shipwrecks in Plymouth Sound that reveal Plymouth’s links to empire, slavery and indenture have been brought to life through 3D scanning at Fab Lab Plymouth, in a collaboration between Plymouth College of Art’s Smart Citizens Programme, local archaeological team the SHIPS Project and internationally-renowned artist and photographer, Dr Mohini Chandra...

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Devon’s NHS launch online health and wellbeing app library

The NHS in Devon has announced the launch of a new health and wellbeing app library for local people, powered by the Organisation for the Review of Care and Health Apps (ORCHA).

Effectively a comparison website, the localised site for Devon allows patients and healthcare professionals to search and download from a wide range of apps, making it quicker and easier for people across...

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Sheroes is back for 2022!

Local women's charity invites you to nominate remarkable women in your life

In celebration of International Women's Day this year, Trevi, the leading women's charity in Devon, is proud to be launching their popular Shero campaign for a second year. They are asking you to nominate, donate and show you care.

A Shero is a female hero who deserves to be recognised and celebrated for...

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Bickleigh Bridge on the A396 in Mid Devon will be closed for two days next week.

Essential work will be carried out on the bridge on Monday 21 February and Tuesday 22 February and due to the narrow road width over the bridge it will need to be closed on both days for the safety of public and staff working on site.

The parapet on the Tiverton side of the structure needs to be repaired after being damaged by a vehicle.

Tree debris which has built up...

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Devon Work Hubs network expanded

The award-winning Devon Work Hubs network has expanded with the opening of three new hubs across the county and expansion of a fourth.

Devon County Council secured funding from the Heart of the South West LEP Getting Building Fund last year, which has now enabled three new Work Hubs to open in Great Torrington, Newton Abbot and Teignmouth. The extension of the Tavistock Enterprise...

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5 ways to enjoy a day out with the family at Drake Circus this half term

With a whole host of things to do at Drake Circus shopping centre and The Barcode in Plymouth, here are our top tips for how to get the most out of your family visit this half term.

1. Take advantage of great dining deals for kids

Whether you’re in the mood for a quick bite to eat at Drake Circus or a more leisurely dining experience at The Barcode , there are a number of delicious...

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Creating a real future for rural Britain: The Prince’s Countryside Fund grants programme improves, regenerates and supports 20 rural communities across the UK

The Prince’s Countryside Fund (PCF) is has announcedthat it is awarding grants to projects in the South West of England: Ashwick and Oakhill Village Hall (Somerset), North Petherwin Mini Badgers (Cornwall), Smart Communities (Somerset) and Kingston St Michael Village Shop (Wiltshire). This is part of a total investment of £275,000 in 20 rural communities across the UK.

Since 2010,...

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Racheal celebrates over 20 years service at Paignton nursery

A nursery worker from Paignton has celebrated over 20 years of service at a local day nursery and pre-school.

Racheal O’Reilly has spent her career working at the Mama Bear’s Day Nursery and Pre-School at South Devon College in Long Road where she is an Early Years Educator with a Level 3 qualification.

The family-run business, headed up by husband and wife team Tony and Bev...

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Buckfast Abbey releases exciting new series of Concerts and Organ Recitals for 2022

Buckfast Abbey, in South Devon, has released its exciting new line-up of Concerts and Organ Recitals for 2022. Recognised as a centre of culture and the arts in the South West of England, the Abbey Church is known for its popular series of annual concerts and recitals, which hosts choirs and performers from the local area and further afield.

Highlights of the 2022 series include a...

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