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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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New The Original Factory Shop concession opens at Plympton Co-op

The Original Factory Shop, the UK’s leading local, value brand retailer, opens a concession inside the Co-op Ridgeway, Plympton, creating 10 new jobs in the local area.

The brand new concession, which occupies 3,648 square feet, will see the retailer bring its range of bargain-based clothing, pet products, electricals, homewares, a party shop service and reserve and collect to the...

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James Mackenzie-Blackman named Chief Executive of Theatre Royal Plymouth

Theatre Royal Plymouth has announced that James Mackenzie-Blackman will succeed Adrian Vinken OBE as its Chief Executive.

Currently Chief Executive of Eden Court Highlands, Scotland’s largest single-site performing arts venue, James Mackenzie-Blackman’s previous roles include Executive Director of Matthew Bourne’s award-winning dance company New Adventures, Executive Director of the...

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Royal Corinthian Plymouth Yacht Club reopens its doors

Like many businesses during the pandemic the Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club has undergone a major transformation and is delighted to have re-opened its doors to members old and new once again.

Previously found on Plymouth Hoe it has now relocated to a new building within the historic area of the Barbican, an energetic waterside neighbourhood laced with cobblestone lanes....

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Lord Mayor reminisces on his Grandfather’s link with Pitman Training as he opens new training centre in Exeter

This weekend Pitman Training opened its doors to jobseekers across Devon and Cornwall. Launched by local businesswoman Susan De Mey, the new centre aims to help people improve their career prospects, gain promotions or get back to work.

Pitman Training is the leading British training provider and has delivered vocational training since 1837. However, the newest centre in Exeter is...

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Newton Abbot Employer Invests In Workers By Paying Real Living Wage

Food manufacturer Paramount 21 is increasing wages for workers at its Newton Abbot site by paying the real Living Wage, the only rate designed to meet the true cost of living.

Based on Heathfield industrial estate, the family-owned company is now an accredited Living Wage Employer. The real Living Wage, currently £9.50 per hour, is significantly higher than the government minimum for...

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Devon taking action to remove Ash dieback infected trees

Urgent action is being taken to remove almost 1,500 Ash dieback infected trees from alongside Devon's major road network this summer in order to protect public safety on the county's roads.

Devon County Council has already started an essential programme of work, with almost 150 infected trees alongside the A388 at Holsworthy currently being felled. From Monday (12 July) work will...

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New bus timetable booklets out now

The latest bus timetable information in Devon is now available in handy booklets.

It's the first time since the pandemic that Devon County Council has printed the timetables, covering all of the districts across Devon and all service operators.

The information in the printed booklets is the most up-to-date available, but service times can change.

The guides also...

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Staffing crisis for hospitality - Mickeys Beach Bar & Restaurant to close 2 days a week temporarily

Brand new Exmouth foodie destination, Mickeys Beach Bar & Restaurant, will be open 5 days rather than 7 at the start of July temporarily to maintain the highest standards of operation within the restaurant, whilst ensuring staff are well looked after. The restaurant will be closed on two Mondays and Tuesdays in July (Monday 5th & Tuesday 6th and Monday 12th & Tuesday 13th July),...

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Historically significant medals feature in Honiton auction

A medal awarded for service during the Battle of Trafalgar is to be auctioned for the first time in Chilcotts Auctioneers’ July sale which also features other important medals.

The Naval General Service Medal (NGSM) with Trafalgar clasp from 1847 was bestowed on Thomas Lemon, a 1st Lieutenant with the Royal Marines who served on the HMS Dreadnought in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805...

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Shortage of properties coming to market in South West

There is a significant shortage of properties coming onto the market in the South West, according to new data.

The figures, from cash homebuying company Quick Move Now and property data company Home.co.uk , show that the number of properties that came onto the market in April 2021 was 29 percent lower than April 2019 levels, and 28 percent lower than in April 2016. Currently, every...

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