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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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Caution is the watchword over the next weeks, warns Devon’s Director of Public Health Devon

Along with, ‘just because we can, doesn’t mean we should’, ‘taking a cautious approach’ to the latest easing of restrictions is the mantra from public health experts up and down the land.

So while the choice to hug our family and friends, or to choose not to just yet, is ours to take, Steve Brown, Director of Public Health Devon advises caution.

“I’m not going to tell people...

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Plymouth Tesco stores to hold extra summer Food Collection for children and families

Tesco is to hold an extra Food Collection in its Plymouth stores to support children and families this summer.

The collection will take place in Plymouth's large Tesco stores from July 15 to 17 and in Express stores from July 12 to August 28, with customers urged to donate long-life food to the Trussell Trust and FareShare to help them in their vital work to support families in need...

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Ex-Army site managers install Tommy figures in show home gardens across Devon

More than a dozen commemorative Tommy figures have been installed in Barratt David Wilson Homes show home gardens across Devon this month in time to mark VE Day on 8th May.

The leading housebuilder is the first corporate patron of the new Tommy Club, a fundraising initiative launched by the Royal British Legion Industries charity (RBLI) to raise money to support armed forces veterans...

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Drake Circus and The Barcode gear up for indoor dining reopening

Drake Circus and The Barcode are getting ready for the next stage of their reopening, following the Government’s announcement that the country can enter into Step 3 of its roadmap out of lockdown.

From Monday 17 May, restaurants at Drake Circus and The Barcode such as Nando’s, Five Guys, Zizzi, as well as the popular new addition BrewDog, will be reopening indoor dining.

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It's a royal flush as Grosvenor Casino Plymouth reopens

The thrill and excitement of casinos will return to towns and cities across the UK next week, as Grosvenor Casinos has today announced it will reopen all 52 of its venues.

After more than four months of temporary closure due to lockdown, friends and family will once again be able to meet up indoors at Grosvenor Casino Plymouth from Monday 17thMay to play their favourite games, such...

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Nature left to flourish in numerous East Devon green spaces

A number of small green spaces across East Devon will remain uncut and left to flourish, allowing nature to thrive.

Information sign boards will soon be put up in the selected areas where vegetation and grass will be left to grow wild.

Allocating these green spaces for nature will have a number of benefits, including:

Providing habitat for insects and wildlife

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May opening for The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth

The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth will reopen to visitors on Monday 17 May, with the launch of a new family activity trail.

The new trail, 'An Adorably Curious Adventure', gives visitors the chance to explore the sanctuary and discover the A-Z of fun donkey facts, while completing trail activities along the way.

John Crouch, Visitor Engagement Manager at The Donkey Sanctuary,...

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Unprecedented advance ticket sales for Devon County Show 2021

The Devon County Show have announced unprecedented demand for their advance show tickets, with sales up 600% year on year, as people rush to secure their attendance at this year’s show after a 26 month absence.

The show this year on 2, 3 and 4 July will be the 125th in the Show’s history and will be the first County Show to make an appearance on the circuit in 22 months.

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Enable Law celebrates two Partner promotions

National law firm, Enable Law , which has offices located in Bristol, Exeter, London, Plymouth, Southampton, Taunton and Truro, has announced the promotion of two Legal Directors to Partners.

Stacey Bryant and Michelle Biddulph have been promoted in recognition of their outstanding commitment to Enable Law and their field of expertise.

The promotions are part of Enable Law's...

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Tesco invites charities in Plymouth to apply for new Community Grant

Tesco Community Grants Scheme will support community projects and good causes across the UK

Tesco is encouraging charities and community groups in Plymouth to apply for funding for local projects that matter to them.

The newly-rebranded Tesco Community Grants scheme will award funds to charities and community organisations whose focus is on helping children and families access the...

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