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Diabetes UK invites Devon residents to sign up to summer steps challenge

People in Devon are being invited to step it up this summer and raise vital funds for Diabetes UK. The One Million Step Challenge is ideal for anyone who rediscovered their love of walking in the great outdoors during the pandemic, or anyone looking for a way to get more active as lockdown restrictions are eased. The challenge is simple – you take one million steps over the course of three...

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Hair@theAcademy students ~Alfie Tucker & Mia Hallam compare Lush products

Hair Product donations are 'LUSH' for unique Hairdressing Training Salon

Lush, well-known for fresh, handmade cosmetics, and zero waste, eco-friendly options using natural ingredients for healthy hair, has kindly donated a range of hairstyling products to locally based Hair@theAcademy, a hairdressing training salon for vulnerable young adults based in the heart of the city and the only one of its kind in the UK.

Founded by Mary Pugsley MBE in 2004, Hair@...

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All Mondelēz International UK Production Sites Now Purchase 100% Renewable Electricity

Mondelēz International, makers of the UK’s favourite treats including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Green & Black’s, BelVita, Maynard’s Bassetts and OREO has switched to renewable electricity for all six of its production sites across the UK.

The snacking leader is switching to purchased 100% renewable electricity across six sites including their Chirk production site where Mondelēz...

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Poundland opens new Ivybridge store, bringing more choice and jobs

Ranges include PEP&CO clothing and homeware just in time for summer

Poundland will open a new store in Ivybridge, Devon, at 9am on Saturday 3 July, bringing shoppers more choice and creating jobs in the area.

The new store at 16 Erme Court will employ 12 colleagues and, at more than 3,600 square feet, the former Peacocks unit will offer shoppers a wide range of items at Poundland...

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EDDC awards over £45,000 to projects helping residents in food poverty

Thirty-one very worthy projects have so far been funded by East Devon District Council’s Coronavirus Community Food Fund, giving out a total of over £45,000. This fund provides grants for any projects related to providing food to residents of East Devon who are in food poverty during the Coronavirus situation.

One of the latest projects to receive £2,000 from the Coronavirus...

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UK’s leading training provider launches in Exeter

To the delight of adult learners across Devon and Cornwall, Pitman Training, the UK’s best- recognised training provider, is set to officially open its first training centre in Exeter on Friday 2nd July. The centre will provide students access to over 250 self-paced, flexible training courses and aims to help people improve their prospects, gain promotions or get back into work.

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Have your say on traffic in Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot residents, businesses, commuters and visitors are being asked to give their views on traffic in the town by completing a short online survey.

The Newton Abbot Community Engagement Survey has been created by a partnership of Newton Abbot Town Council, Teignbridge District Council and Devon County Council and will be available online from Thursday June 17.

All...

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Theatre Royal Plymouth’s flagship community event – Funky Llama Festival is back!

Step right up to the greatest show in town, this October half-term in Plymouth’s Central Park, Theatre Royal Plymouth will be hosting their iconic Funky Llama Festival with Big Top magic and funky Halloween Fun.

The event is inclusive and accessible for all and is programmed by TRP’s Funky Llama Steering Group. Funky Llama challenges stereotypes and celebrates the creative talents of...

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Jurassic Fibre to extend full fibre network to Sidmouth

Broadband provider and winner of the ISPA New ISP 2020 award, Jurassic Fibre, has reached a significant milestone in delivering gigabit connectivity to overlooked communities across the South West with the announcement that it is extending its network to Sidmouth and its surrounding villages.

Construction is due to commence shortly. Once complete, the network will deliver ultrafast...

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All in a good claws: Mystery dog lover to donate up to £100k to charity

A mystery animal lover is giving a dog charity up to £100,000 by doubling every pound they raise by the end of the year.

The Kennel Club Charitable Trust - which supports science, research and welfare for dogs - launched a Double the Pawprint campaign last month, fronted by a new love-heart paw logo.

They aim to raise £100,000 in donations in just seven months, which will be...

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