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Charity Invites Families Back For More Springtime Fun at Ugbrooke House

Cancer Lifeline South West (CLSW) is preparing for a day of laughter, entertainment, and community spirit as it hosts its second annual Family Fun Day on Sunday 26th April, in the name of community and fundraising.

The event will take place once again in the beautiful...

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Dogs welcome: Adventurer Simon Reeve explores the SW’s most dog friendly scenic dog walks

As Brits make the most of exploring the UK for their days out and dog walks, these mesmerising images show some of the most scenic places for dog walks in the South West – including Cheddar Gorge, Holywell Bay and Arlington Court.

A survey of 2,000 dog owners from Okehampton based natural pet food producer Forthglade discovered the most popular destinations to enjoy – with ten South...

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Airband progressing with fibre broadband rollout in Devon

Broadband provider Airband will be installing fibre broadband in a number of communities in Devon in the coming weeks as part of the ongoing CDS broadband rollout. Construction is due to get underway this month (September) in parts of Devon including Ashley, Calverleigh, Frogwell, Hensleigh, Loxbeare, Lurley, Nomansland, Pennymoor, Puddington, Tiverton, and Withleigh. Work is also due to...

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Where can I have my second Astra Zeneca dose?

People across Devon are being reminded it’s not too late to have the second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

More than thirteen thousand people across Devon are not fully vaccinated more than twelve weeks after their first dose. They include over seven and a half thousand people who initially had a first dose of the Astra Zeneca vaccine.

A study funded by Public Health England...

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Devon ‘one of UK’s worst areas for internet access’

Digital access in Devon is some of the poorest in the UK, new research can reveal.

One in six premises in Devon lacks access to superfast broadband (compared to the 98 percent of premises with superfast broadband in the UK’s most connected place – Bexley and Greenwich).

Ten percent of people in Devon had not used the internet at all in the past three months, if ever - well...

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Devon CPRE trustee & energy spokesperson Dr Phillip Bratby has welcomed the decision

Significant win for Devon CPRE campaign as Mid Devon refuses Langford solar farm proposal

The Devon branch of the countryside charity CPRE is celebrating a significant win for its campaign against massive solar farms on agricultural land after Mid Devon councillors yesterday (22 Sept) ratified a decision to turn down a 150-acre solar farm and battery storage facility at Langford.

Seven members of Mid Devon’s planning committee voted to refuse the controversial application,...

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Devon is a South West county with a lot of promise in the gambling industry

Devon, England, is universally recognised for its wooded hillside landscapes and hotel rental cottages with rural charm. It's a great location to escape normality and spend time outdoors. The county also has significant reach and business prospects, similar to Leeds in demonstrating its potentials within marketing and Manchester in finance.

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Plymouth Science Park's Community of Health and Wellbeing Business Continues to Expand

Total Innovations Europe Ltd is the latest health and wellbeing business to expand into premises at Plymouth Science Park.

Established in 2014, Total Innovation Europe provides business innovation and support to manufacturers, suppliers and providers in the health and social care sectors, helping businesses working in diagnosis, therapeutics or medical devices to realise efficiencies...

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Booster vaccination programme begins in Devon

The first Covid-19 booster vaccinations have been administered in Devon.

Roy Warnes was among the first to have his booster dose at the Home Park vaccination site. Roy has volunteered at Home Park since it opened and explained why it was so important to get his booster vaccination today: “I think some people are getting a bit blasé and taking less care. I would say don’t hesitate to...

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All the student discounts on offer at Drake Circus and The Barcode

Stores and restaurants across Drake Circus are celebrating the return to university with a range of exclusive discounts and promotions for students across the city.

From Monday 20th September to Monday 27th September, students visiting Drake Circus will be able to make the most of offers from brands including Tommy Hilfiger, Schuh, The Perfume Shop, River Island, Paradise Island...

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SW Architects act on climate emergency

The Plymouth and Truro offices of leading architecture practice Stride Treglown have kicked off the practice’s Climate Action Relay initiative by taking time away from their desks to clean up Firestone Bay and Perranporth beach.

The firm, which was recently certified as a carbon neutral business and a B Corp, has launched the relay to highlight the role the construction industry...

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