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Fore Street in Kingsbridge closed after hole discovered beneath road

A road closure is in place at Fore Street in Kingsbridge after a large scour hole was found beneath the road during flood investigation work yesterday (Tuesday 20 January).

An internal inspection of the watercourse culvert, carried out by Devon County Council, found a...

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Care home staff and families support Plymouth Foodbank

Staff and families of residents at dementia care home Butterfly Lodge in St Budeaux, Plymouth, have been coming together to collect items for Plymouth Foodbank.

Abby Wiseman (pictured right), manager of Butterfly Lodge was inspired to start the collection after seeing local news stories about the difficulties some local parents have been experiencing in feeding their families during...

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Recycle Devon launches new Girlguiding badge

Devon’s Guides, Rangers, Brownies and Rainbows now have the chance to be recognised for helping to protect the environment with the launch of the new Recycle Devon badge.

The new badge aims to encourage groups across Devon to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. It follows the successful launch of the same badge for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts in 2019.

There are 3768 girls and young...

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Mecca launches search for Britain's most inspiring neighbours

With the easing of restrictions on the horizon, the future is looking brighter as the UK heads towards spring and the hope of this being the final lockdown. Over the last 12 months, community spirit has soared as the nation felt a bigger need for a sense of togetherness. And whilst times have been tough, across the UK many local communities have come together to provide invaluable support to...

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Bigger, better Sidmouth sea defence plans back on table after changes to funding eligibility

A new bigger, and better Sidmouth sea defence scheme is now back on the table after recent changes to the eligibility for funding from various bodies.

This excellent news from East Devon District Council (EDDC) was revealed in a public meeting with the Sidmouth and East Beach Management Plan Project Advisory Group on Thursday, February 24.

The additional funding eligibility...

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Visitors urged look but do not touch Dartmoor’s ponies

The Dartmoor Livestock Protection Society and the Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust have issued a joint statement urging visitors to the moors to enjoy pony herds from a distance, after some have been seen to be carrying strangles.

Strangles is a highly contagious and difficult to manage bacterial infection of the respiratory system. It can be spread through direct contact with affected...

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Excellence Award for Matthew

Professor Matthew Cramp has won the Excellence in Transplantation Award as part of the 2021 UK Awards for Excellence in Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation.

Presented at the British Transplantation Society and NHSBT Organ Donation and Transplantation Joint Congress, held virtually this year, the awards recognise outstanding professionals and volunteers in the field of organ...

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Kentisbury Ford gets ultrafast broadband

A small village in the heart of North Devon is at the forefront of the digital revolution which is set to sweep across the region. Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) and Airband have today announced that Airband’s ultrafast fibre network in Devon is live in Kentisbury Ford, thanks to the CDS Fibre Extension Programme. Homes and businesses in Kentisbury Ford are now able to enjoy some of the...

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Plymouth law firm accelerates COVID-19 relief effort

The Plymouth office at law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has pledged its support to a number of organisations working in the community to tackle the impact of the pandemic, including foodbanks, homeless charities and schools.

This follows WBD's fundraising and volunteering efforts last year as part of its COVID-19 emergency response which saw thousands of pounds donated to a wide...

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New council officers will help post-lockdown reopening of East Devon high streets

East Devon District Council (EDDC) has employed new officers to help High Street businesses reopen safely and follow Covid-19 guidelines.

Whilst Covid has closed down our thriving centres, we are now on a journey of transition, dedicated to reopening shops, restaurants and community venues in a safe and sustainable way.

EDDC’s new ‘Covid Compliance Officers’, Andy Squires...

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Taylor Wimpey submits detailed plans for new Cullompton development

Taylor Wimpey Exeter has submitted a reserved matters planning application for its new development in Cullompton following a second public consultation.

Culm Valley Park will comprise 105 homes, of which 30 will be provided for rent through the local authority. The development will include a new nature trail park for the community, with around 40% of the total site offering open...

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