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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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Tesco and Help for Heroes launch urgent appeal for volunteers in Plymouth

Tesco is partnering with Help for Heroes to help raise vital funds for veterans wounded or injured in the line of duty - and Plymouth volunteers are needed.

With the Tesco Superstore hosting a collection in Transit Way as part of the first national event of its type this year, Tesco and the charity have launched an urgent appeal for people to volunteer a couple of hours in store to...

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Health professionals begin "green prescribing trial" at Devon wood

Visiting woodland could be just what the doctor ordered as phase two of a unique “green social prescribing trial for young people” begins

Health professionals have been getting out to a Devon woodland in a unique trial to streamline how GPs refer mental health patients to nature for recovery.

During a standard ten-minute consultation earlier this week, a local GP was for the first...

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Funding boost for NHS work to tackle waiting lists for routine care in Devon and neighbouring counties

The NHS in Devon has received a funding boost from a national programme to support its work in tackling long waiting lists for eye and joint surgery caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Health and care partners in the county are receiving £11.3million from the new national Accelerator Systems Programme (ASP) to spend on three initiatives aimed at further reducing waiting times for...

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Volunteers rally to renovate vandalised Babbacombe Downs shelter

The St Marychurch & District Community Partnership are about to embark on the renovation and repair of an age-old structure on Babbacombe Downs which has become the target of vandalism and misuse by disrespectful individuals. The shelter on Babbacombe Downs has provided local people and countless numbers of tourists, an opportunity to sit down and take in the fantastic views of the sea...

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It's official: Exmouth and Sidmouth boast some of Britain’s nicest beaches

Exmouth and Sidmouth have been officially recognised for having some of the nicest beaches in Britain.

The two towns were among 76 locations to be given the prestigious Blue Flag Award for their outstanding beaches.

Not only this, but Seaside Awards were also given to Exmouth, Sidmouth, Budleigh Salterton, and Seaton by the national charity - Keep Britain Tidy.

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Dartmoor ponies in the spotlight at world famous ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Two Dartmoor ponies are heading to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire where visitors will be able to see them at the UK’s largest Zoo.

The yearling geldings, Thomas and Stargazer, will be flying the flag for Dartmoor ponies which are classified as endangered by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust.

They were bred by Tim Whitley and his family at Hedgebarton Farm near Widecombe-in-...

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REVEALED: The Cavapoo is the most SPOILED dog in the South West!

New data from personalised pet gift shop Yappy.com has revealed the South West's most spoiled dog breeds, with Cavapoos topping the list!

This highly-coveted breed, which is a cross between a Poodle and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, are often affectionately referred to as 'Cavoodles'!

Cavapoos are also the number one most spoiled breed in the city of Wells whilst they also...

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Ivybridge sports and recreation facilities to receive £430k boost from housebuilder

Sports and recreation facilities in and around Ivybridge are set to receive a major boost from the UK's largest housebuilder.

Barratt Homes has now fully completed construction at Lucerne Fields , Ivybridge. All the homes have now been sold and the public open space and children's play area now finished and open.

Celebrating the completion of this new community, the five-star...

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Work is progressing well to repair the historic Bickleigh Bridge

Work progressing well to repair historic Bickleigh Bridge

Work is well underway to repair the historic Bickleigh Bridge on the A396 in Mid Devon.

Engineers were called to the scene early Monday, after an articulated lorry hit the wall on the downstream side of the listed bridge.

"It appears the driver misjudged his approach, given the length of his vehicle," said Devon County Council's Chief Bridge Engineer, Kevin Dentith....

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Jurassic Fibre supports Exmouth with ultrafast full fibre network

Local broadband company Jurassic Fibre is providing ultrafast full fibre connectivity to key businesses and residential areas in Exmouth, including regional tourist centre Ocean and Exmouth Marina.

Popular entertainment and hospitality venue Ocean is the latest business in Exmouth to benefit from ultrafast, fibre-to-the-premises broadband provided by local award-winning ISP, Jurassic...

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