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Time running out for Devon churches to share their ‘Good News’ 

Churches in Devon are being encouraged to submit their entries to Ecclesiastical Insurance’s ‘Good News’ competition before the deadline in September.

The specialist insurer is looking for churches to share their good news stories from the past 18 months, showcasing how they’ve supported their local communities during a challenging time. The winning church will scoop a total prize of...

Family of 10-year-old living with life-long impact of brain tumour speaks out at beginning of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

The family of a 10-year-old from Paignton, Devon, living with life-long effects following her diagnosis with a brain tumour, is working with the charity Brain Tumour Research to share their story of hope and heartbreak this Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

  • Brain tumours kill more children than leukaemia
  • One in three children who die of cancer are killed by a brain
  • ...

Rare horse paintings come to auction at Ewbank’s, 33 years after artist Lionel Ellis’s death

Ewbank’s are to offer a series of horse paintings from the estate of Lionel Ellis (1903-1988), the accomplished artist and Wimbledon School of Art tutor, at their September 16 Fine Art auction.

The rare consignment consists of works unseen by the public since Ellis left them to his long-term partner, fellow artist Barbara Shaw, 33 years ago. She died recently and the proceeds will go...

Expansion of mobile boost programme

A scheme to improve mobile phone coverage in rural parts of Devon and Somerset is being expanded.

Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) has announced that its Mobile Boost Programme, which aims to upgrade indoor 4G coverage in “not-spot” areas, now includes a greater choice of equipment.

The initiative, which is being funded through the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise...

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Ottery food festival announces stellar chef line-up

The organisers of the Ottery St Mary Food & Families Festival have revealed the line-up of chefs for this year’s event on September 11 - and the list is impressive.

Kicking off the demos with a masterclass in shredded duck spring rolls is Jazzi Curley from Devon Cookery School. Jazzi was cooking tutor for Jamie Oliver in London before returning to Devon and setting up her own...

Star-studded startlist revealed for 2021 Tour of Britain

British sporting heroes, Tokyo 2020 Olympic medallists, world champions and former stage and jersey winners will all feature in this year’s Tour of Britain (5 – 12 September).

Devon will host Stage Two of the Tour on Monday 6 September, starting in Sherford and finishing in Exeter.

Just days away from the start of the race, the provisional line-ups for the 18 competing teams...

Tireless Community groups ensure waste is put to good use

Community groups across Mid Devon and Teignbridge have quadrupled the amount of waste they have put to beneficial use over the last year despite three lockdowns.

Community Action Groups Devon (CAG Devon) comprises of 20 groups and is part of the community support network, funded by Devon County Council and run by environmental consultancy Resource Futures.

Through projects...

Tommy Hilfiger opens its doors at Drake Circus

Tommy Hilfiger has opened its doors at its latest store at Drake Circus.

Located on the Upper Mall at the centre, shoppers will find a range of men’s and women’s clothing, footwear and accessories from the brand’s Fall 2021 collection.

Greg Lumley, centre director at Drake Circus, said: “ It’s always a pleasure to welcome new retailers to the centre, especially those as well...

Masters Summer Show Open 2021 – Innovation and disruption from research-led makers

At the Masters Summer Show Open 2021, postgraduate students from Plymouth College of Art will showcase a variety of exciting and dynamic research projects undertaken within the College’s specialist postgraduate community of practice, working across specialisms that include painting, drawing, sculptural installation, moving image, design and ceramics.

This year Plymouth College of Art’s...

Plymouth OLIO volunteers share more than 8,000 meals in partnership with Tesco

Food Waste Heroes in Plymouth have prevented 8,302 meals from going to waste in the past year, thanks to a ground-breaking partnership between Tesco and food-sharing app OLIO.

In August last year Tesco became the first supermarket to partner with OLIO, which provides unsold surplus food fit for consumption to people in the community.

In the first full year of the partnership...

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