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Mindful Moments to Brighten Up Life in Devon

Devon’s landscapes offer endless opportunities to live life more slowly. Rather than chasing big changes, small, intentional moments in daily routines can bring satisfaction and calm. Simple habits, mindful pauses, and attention to surroundings allow residents to feel more connected to their...

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Blackfinch Property Provides £2.1m Loan for Sustainable Devon Retail and Business Scheme

Gloucester, 18 February 2025 – Blackfinch Property has provided a £2.1 million development loan to support the first phase of Dolbeare Meadow, a sustainable mixed-use commercial project in Ashburton, Devon.

The first stage includes a 4,300 sq ft Co-op convenience store, already pre-let, along with essential infrastructure to support future phases. Plans for later stages include a...

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Hill House tackles loneliness with ‘Don’t Eat Alone’ lunch

Hill House care home holds successful 'Don't Eat Alone' lunch for people in Honiton and Combe Raleigh who would otherwise be eating alone.

Hill House, a care home managed by the charity Abbeyfield Living Society, were joined by people from Honiton and Combe Raleigh, who would otherwise have been eating alone, for a delicious fish and chips lunch on Monday 17th February.

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Agatha Christie Festival Presents ‘A Spring Gathering’ - A Star-Studded Celebration of Crime Fiction and New Statue Unveiled on the English Riviera

Torquay is set to welcome a thrilling one-day literary celebration as the Agatha Christie Festival hosts ‘ A Spring Gathering ’ on Saturday, 12th April 2025, marking the unveiling of a brand-new Agatha Christie statue in her hometown, with guest appearances from Jeremy Vine, Robert Thorogood, Victoria Dowd, Mark Aldridge and Gray Robert Brown.

Commissioned by Torbay Council, the...

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Scouts from Devon complete 30KM Challenge Event

Scouts and Volunteers from Devon have been praised by Chief Scout Dwayne Fields for completing the Southern 50 30KM challenge hike event. This year’s event celebrates 45 years since the first Southern 50, with Scouts taking on routes passing through the counties of Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Oxfordshire.

The annual Southern 50 Event is a prestigious challenge...

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Woolacombe Bay Holiday Parks emerges as one of the most affordable in new research

As we near the spring and summer months, sunny days will come and with it a reason to book an affordable holiday for the family.

The Woolacombe Bay Holiday Parks team were interested in exploring which holiday caravan parks were most affordable during different seasons. With 6 caravan parks considered, (Woolacombe Bay Holiday Parks included) they looked at the cost of a family of 4...

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Getting qualifications and career development attracted Jack to apprenticeship opportunity

Jack Barnett, 19, dives into his apprenticeship after discovering his passion to do a trade.

As an alternative route to gain qualifications and kick start his career, Jack who lives in Plymouth, has found a passion in training to be a gas engineer with LiveWest after wanting to get into trades after leaving school.

Gas apprentice for LiveWest, Jack Barnett, said: “I went to...

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Exceptional Apprentices Recognised at City College Plymouth Awards Ceremony

City College Plymouth recognised the dedication and achievements of its apprentice and employer partners at the Apprenticeship Awards Ceremony held last night at Plymouth Argyle Football Club.

This special evening brought together apprentices, their families, College staff, employers and distinguished guests from the local business community to celebrate the success of the region’s...

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Dawlish postmaster marks 50 years milestone in his role at Exeter road

Roger Honey has reached his 50 years’ milestone as Postmaster for Exeter Road Post Office in Dawlish.

However, Roger has actually run his branch since October 1962 when his family took on the Post Office and shop – an impressive 62 years.

His Mum, Eileen had previously run a drapers’ and shoe shop in Winkleigh, before they decided to move to the coast. They took on Exeter...

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Extra police officers deployed to Torquay in response to feedback from community

In response to feedback captured in a local police survey, extra police officers will be deployed to Torquay town centre for the next four-weeks to deter offenders and keep people safe.

Police Inspector Ben Shardlow said: “The extra officers will enable us to amplify our impact in the area. It means we can be visible in more crime hotspot areas, target more offenders and achieve more...

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One in four Gen Z in Devon Unaware of Early Years Apprenticeship Opportunities and The Rewarding Kick Start They Can Be

To coincide with this year’s National Apprenticeships Week, the Department for Education surveyed 2000 Gen Z across the country to get a sense of what they thought about being an early years apprentice, with some interesting results being revealed for Devon. The research shed light on the appeal and challenges faced by the younger generation when considering a career in early years education...

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