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Bonfires are not an excuse to burn household rubbish, warns Environment Agency

The Environment Agency is asking people who are planning on having a bonfire to make sure that they only burn small amounts of paper, leaves, untreated wood and cardboard and the waste is kept securely before being burned. Only clean, non-commercial waste should be burned like paper, untreated wood and cardboard. The burning of most type of waste is illegal as it causes pollution which can...

Aldi is donating food to charities in Devon over Christmas - here's how to apply

Aldi is embracing the time for giving by encouraging local charities, community groups and food banks in Devon to register now to receive surplus food donations this Christmas.

As part of Aldi’s pledge to donate 10 million meals this year to families across the UK facing hunger, the supermarket has committed to donate more meals than ever to good causes over the festive period....

Advice to take extra care on Devon's roads following latest weather warning

More heavy rain is forecast for Devon this evening and throughout the weekend, and road users are being urged to take extra care on the county’s roads.

Yellow Severe Weather Warnings have been issued by the Met Office for further persistent downpours tonight and over the weekend.

Heavy rain is forecast from 9pm tonight until 9am tomorrow morning with the possibility of up to...

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The Donkey Sanctuary takes animal welfare to COP26

Donkeys can play a key role in protecting vulnerable communities against global warming, according to Devon-based charity, The Donkey Sanctuary, which will take part in the UN Climate Change Conference, COP26, in Glasgow next week.

Speaking at an event at COP26, the international animal welfare charity will explain how working donkeys play an essential role in building resilience to...

Reminder to "be bright, be seen" on Devon's roads

British Summer Time ends on Sunday 31 October and as well as remembering to put the clocks back, Devon County Council is reminding road users to “be bright, be seen”.

With people travelling to work and school in the dark and in poor weather conditions when visibility is reduced, the council is urging people to take extra care.

Motorists are asked to look out for more...

Green light for car park improvements on East Devon Pebblebed Heaths

East Devon District Council’s Planning Committee today approved plans for the first phase of improvements to car parks on the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths; at Joney’s Cross Car Park (Hawkerland); Four Firs Car Park (Woodbury) and roadside parking at Stowford (Colaton Raleigh) and Frying Pans (Bicton Common).

Planning consent has been granted for works to the four different sites which...

Robert Peston calls on Devon solicitors to aid charity campaign

ITV journalist Robert Peston is calling on solicitors in Devon to sign up to a charity campaign this November as the pandemic has left hundreds of local people waiting to write a will.

Some 49% of people in the UK do not have a will – and the coronavirus pandemic has seen a surge in demand for help from local solicitors.

The annual Will Aid campaign is helping meet the...

Living better: Redrow reveals latest South West home-mover wish list as it launches A Better Way to Live campaign

  • Proximity to family and friends, essential shops and pharmacies, and green open spaces are top homehunter location priorities
  • Having a gin is more important than being near the gym, as pubs trump leisure centres in the location priority stakes
  • A private car parking spot and a ‘spare’ bedroom to use flexibly are among the most coveted features
  • Itchy feet
  • ...

Crowdfunder launched to fund a new skate bowl in Devon

A Devon based organisation has launched a Crowdfunder to raise £60,000 to build a skate bowl in South Devon.

Opening in spring 2022, the Outside will be home to a community hub and cafe, with a pottery studio, a surfboard building workshop space, a children’s play area, and a small scale growing space. With the £60,000 raised through their Crowdfunder, they will build a concrete skate bowl,...

New £14m Sidmouth Beach Management Plan takes major step forward

A new and improved multi-million Sidmouth Beach Management Scheme (BMS) could eliminate the need for a controversial raised splash wall on the seafront.

And, it would help to future proof the town against increased storminess due to climate change for decades to come.

The news comes following a meeting of the Sidmouth Beach Management Advisory Group, on Monday 25 October,...

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