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Devon dog lovers needed to take part in ‘land-bark’ survey 

Dogs Trust Ilfracombe is calling on local dog lovers to take part in the biggest ever nationwide survey to help dogs and owners of the future.

The National Dog Survey, launched by Dogs Trust, will help the charity better-understand the UK’s 12.5 million-strong pooch population and the part dogs play in their owners’ lives, shaping the support the charity offers to canine companions...

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall will appear in October

Back for 2021 - a new chapter for ExeLitFest

Momentum is building for a three-day literary event in Exeter later this year after a hiatus because of the pandemic. Last year’s Exeter Literary Festival sadly had to be shelved, but now ExeLitFest (as it’s known for short) is delighted to unveil this year’s programme and open the Box Office.

If you love reading or writing, it’s time to bookmark these dates in your diary - 5th to 7th...

Virtual visit to meet The Donkey Sanctuary’s marvellous mules 

Animal lovers are being invited to virtually meet The Donkey Sanctuary’s resident mules, as its award-winning Sanctuary From Your Sofa event returns.

Broadcast on Sunday 19 September from the sanctuary’s Town Barton Farm in the picturesque Devon village of Tedburn St Mary, viewers will be able to tune in from 2pm to a watch two live broadcasts, plus a pre-recorded film.

The...

Rapid electric vehicle chargers given the green light

Twenty-seven neighbourhoods across Teignbridge, Exeter and East Devon are set to receive state of the art rapid electric vehicle charging points.

It follows Devon County Council’s highways committees giving the plans the green light.

The charging ‘hubs’ are the next phase of a private-sector led scheme that includes Devon County Council, Regen, Co Cars, ZPN Energy and Gamma...

How digital connectivity can help South West food and drink businesses thrive

The South West food and drink industry is a key part of the identity of the region.

Matt Baker, Head of Business Sales at Jurassic Fibre, shares his views on how faster and more reliable broadband connections can help food and drink businesses thrive in the South West.

Fast and reliable connectivity for businesses in the digital age

South West businesses have...

National Trust reveals blossoming ambitions for cities, including Plymouth, as ‘Project Blossom’ starts to take root around UK

The ambition of ‘Project Blossom’ is to create inspirational green spaces in and near urban areas to connect more people to nature and to create more spaces for hope and reflection. The local National Trust team have been working with Plymouth City Council on ideal places for the project to take place in the city.  The Plymouth site will be located on the coast at Devil’s Point, overlooking...

New award to commemorate renowned sculptor Heather Jansch

A new award will commemorate Devon artist Heather Jansch who died in July . Heather was a renowned sculptor who specialised in images of horses created in driftwood and bronze. Her life-size sculptures are held in collections around the world. The recipient of the Award will receive a sculpture by Heather Jansch – a small bronze horse head modelled on her own horse, RaRa. The sculpture has...

National Lottery winners brave storm to help make beach Bude-iful again

A team of National Lottery winners from across the South West have joined forces with a specialist charity to help with the Cornish beach clear up after a busy summer of visitors.

Local winner Neil Smart from Seaton in Devon, who won £1M with his wife Sue in 2021, was among the first to sign up for the litter pick project in Bude where the nine enthusiastic volunteers braved the...

Training and support to help reduce suicide in Devon

Public Health authorities in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay are working hard to prevent suicide through a programme of public awareness raising, targeted training for professionals and volunteers, and by supporting local grass roots community initiatives aimed at preventing suicide.

It comes as records show a rise in reported cases in Devon since 2018, with suicide rates in the county -...

Devon’s health and care system remains under pressure

Hospitals across Devon are working together to address the significant challenges they are facing with rising demand for care across routine, urgent and emergency services.

Along with the rest of the NHS, Devon is seeing an increase in patients admitted to hospital with Covid-19 which means there are fewer beds available for other patients. There are also high numbers of people...

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