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Is Panning for Gold in Devon Worthwhile?

The rich history of precious metal in Devon and the surrounding area has built fortunes and created legends. Yet, you might not realise that panning for gold is an activity that you can try here easily. How can you do this, and is it worth doing?

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Food donation bags boost Tesco Winter Food Collection as charities prepare for tough winter

Tesco customers can make a huge difference to the lives of Plymouth people facing hunger and hardship by donating long-life items this week.

This comes as stores in Plymouth are taking part in the 12th annual Tesco Winter Food Collection, with donated items going directly to the charities Trussell and FareShare.

Both charities expect to see extremely high demand for their...

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Westbank’s gym-users benefit from world-class kit thanks to Exeter Chiefs Foundation

A generous donation from the Exeter Chiefs Foundation has enabled Westbank Community Health and Care to kit out its accessible gym in Exminster with a fantastic new piece of equipment, offering the same functionality for both disabled and able-bodied users.

The compact Equalizer 6000 is one of the most effective multi-gyms in the world. Designed by a paraplegic and fully adaptive for...

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Free Energy Efficiency Courses Launch in Devon: Solar and Heat Pump Training Available

Looking to slash those energy bills while doing your bit for the planet? Devon's got something exciting cooking. A fresh collaboration between Exeter College and East Devon District Council is bringing free energy efficiency training right to your doorstep. Whether you're curious about solar panels or wondering what the buzz around heat pumps is all about, these courses are your ticket to...

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Discover the Best of Devon: Food Drink Devon Launches a New Consumer Website

Discover Devon’s finest food, drink, events, experiences and gifts all in one place, with Food Drink Devon’s new consumer website, fooddrinkdevon.co.uk , designed by Newton Abbot based, Clockwork Marketing.

The newly designed site showcases the very best Devon has to offer, from artisan products to unforgettable food experiences as well as a convenient gift voucher service allowing...

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Theatere Royal Plymouth announce full enchanting line-up for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Theatre Royal Plymouth and Crossroads Pantomimes have today (Thurs 21 Nov) announced the full casting for this year’s magical family pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Previously announced are Birds of a Feather’s Lesley Joseph who will star as Queen Dragonella, with broadcaster and barrister Rob Rinder as The Man in The Mirror, comedian Andy Ford as Muddles the Court Jester...

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'Merry mailbox: Drake circus and age UK Plymouth invite local community to help spread festive cheer

Drake Circus and The Barcode is calling on customers to help spread festive cheer in the community this Christmas.

The centre has teamed up with Age UK Plymouth to launch a ‘Merry Mailbox’ initiative, which will involve the charity collecting heartfelt Christmas cards and distributing them to older members of the community over the festive period.

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Local housebuilder sponsors Friends of Winkleigh School fireworks show

Regional housebuilder Allison Homes South West, has sponsored the Friends of Winkleigh School Fireworks.

The event, which took place on Friday 1st November at Winkleigh Sports Centre, was hosted by Friends of Winkleigh School. Hundreds of people came together to enjoy the Bonfire celebrations and raise funds for Winkleigh Primary School.

Caroline Lunes, Sales Manager at Allison...

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Aldi colleague in Tiverton celebrates 20 years at the supermarket

An Aldi colleague in Tiverton is celebrating their work anniversary after 20 years at the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket.

Adrian Harris, a driver in the Cardiff Region, which covers Tiverton, first joined the supermarket in 2004 after previously working as a HGV driver for another company.

Adrian is an integral part of Aldi’s Cardiff Region team and has gone above and...

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Argyle Pride scores £1,000 donation from local housebuilder

Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon has donated £1,000 to Argyle Pride - the Official LGBTQ+ Supporters Group of Plymouth Argyle Football Club - as part of its Community Champions initiative .

This donation will go towards providing essential equipment for the group’s football sessions and supporting members in attending events such as Plymouth Pride.

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Carrying a knife does NOT make you safer - Police support national knife crime campaign

Devon & Cornwall Police has been taking part in the national ‘Sceptre’ campaign, raising awareness around carrying a knife, knife related crime, and the police response to detecting and preventing it.

Detective Inspector Kevin Morley of Devon & Cornwall Police, who co-ordinated the operation, said, “Whilst knife crime in Devon and Cornwall remains low, we support this...

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