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Acorn Property Group has been granted planning consent for new homes on former Rolle College site

Green light for homes on Exmouth college campus

Acorn Property Group has been granted planning consent for new homes on the site of a former college in Exmouth, following a unanimous vote in favour by East Devon District Council.

Located on a 2-acre plot on Douglas Avenue in Exmouth, the site is the former Rolle College campus, part of University of Plymouth. Large parts of the site have been redeveloped including the new Exeter...

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Dartmoor ponies give helping hand at RSPB headquarters

Dartmoor ponies give helping hand at RSPB headquarters

The flora and fauna of a renowned nature reserve is about to be given a huge helping hand by the arrival of six Dartmoor ponies.

The RSPB has teamed up with the Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust who have arranged for the ponies to be relocated today (April 5) to its headquarters in Bedfordshire where they will help to restore the nature reserve through their natural grazing habits....

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Should shopkeepers in Devon move away from selling scratch cards?

Should shopkeepers in Devon move away from selling scratch cards?

Scratch cards have been available in shops around Devon for decades, but there could soon be a shift away from selling the lottery cards. This is because the online bingo market has started to offer virtual scratch cards to players. They are easily accessible and convenient, meaning that a lot of players are choosing these options over physical cards. Shopkeepers may now be wondering whether...

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Builders merchant encouraging businesses to support Exmouth mental health organisation

The Exmouth branch of RGB Building Supplies is delighted to support local organisation RV.ONE’s fundraising efforts and is calling on other local businesses to do the same.

RV.ONE is a new organisation that provides free mental health rehabilitation through functional fitness, creativity and adventure. It currently has two teams – one all-male and one all-female – who are training to...

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New tech news website for the South West launches

New tech news website for the South West launches

South West Tech Daily , an independent news website covering the burgeoning technology scene in the South West, has today launched.

swtechdaily.co.uk will draw on a network of journalists, experts and partners from across the region to produce news, interviews, opinion pieces and insight.

The thriving technology clusters, hubs and science parks around the South West will...

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Thank you for giving nature space says Dartmoor National Park

Thank you for giving nature space says Dartmoor National Park

Dartmoor says big thank you to everyone for ‘giving nature space’ after a busy weekend. Places across the National Park were busy throughout the long weekend with lots of people taking advantage of the good weather to enjoy picnics, walks and the health benefits of being in an iconic landscape. Dartmoor National Park launched its 'Leave no trace, give nature space' campaign ahead of the...

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Devonport Boxing Club in fighting form thanks to new funding

Devonport Boxing Club in fighting form thanks to new funding

Members of a Plymouth boxing club will be as pleased as punch to get back in the ring when lockdown ends ­– and they’ll be doing it in smart new kit.

Fighters at Devonport Amateur Boxing Club (DABC) are getting branded club gear for competitions thanks to a £1,000 grant from South West Water, alongside a host of new training equipment in the gym.

The popular club is free of...

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Send your personal thanks to the NHS and your message could end up on a touring art installation

Send your personal thanks to the NHS and your message could end up on a touring art installation

The hardworking staff of the NHS care for us all - and we want to show them that we care too. thortful are collecting messages of thanks on their new noticeboard , and your words could be featured in the ‘This is Gratitude’ art installation, touring across the UK to say thank you to the NHS.

Noticeboard of messages

Undeniably, the pandemic has given us a fresh perspective on...

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Dance in your pants to help men with cancer!

A South West charity is calling on people in Devon to dance, sing and play music in their pants to raise money to help local men with testicular cancer.

It’s the “Men In Pants” campaign from It’s in the Bag Cancer Support. The campaign is running throughout April, which is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month.

Supporters, known as “Testicle Defenders”, post a video of...

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Hospital Radio Plymouth: Supporting patients throughout lockdown

As the UK recently marked the national anniversary of the first lockdown, the volunteer team at Hospital Radio Plymouth have been reflecting on how they have continued to support patients and their families and friends.

“Not everyone realises we’ve been broadcasting from home since last March,” explains Keith Jolley, Chairman of HRP. “Our volunteers have been met by a number of...

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