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Free Cider and Summer Tunes Come to Devon with a Music Series from Thatchers Cider

Free pints, live music and summer vibes

Thatchers is set to delight music and cider fans heading into venues and pubs across the summer with a national 40+ gig series that will visit Devon throughout August.

A mix of Juicy Sounds DJ nights and Summer Sessions acoustic evenings will be...

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Supporting tourism with better broadband in the South West

Matthew Galley, Head of Partnerships at Jurassic Fibre, shares his thoughts on how ultrafast connectivity is supporting tourism in the region…

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The South West’s tourism industry is, and has always been, a huge part of the region’s economy.

With the increased demand and pressure on tourism in the region following a surge in staycations driven by the...

Lord Mayor and Council leader visit new homes aimed at tackling Devon’s housing crisis

The CEO of the UK’s largest housebuilder welcomed Exeter leaders to one of its newest developments to demonstrate how they are helping to reduce the acute shortage of homes across Devon.

The Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Trish Oliver, and Exeter City Council leader Philip Bialyk were given a tour of Victoria Heights , Alphington, by Barratt Developments chief executive David Thomas...

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Stunning set of GCSE results at South Devon High School

Students celebrate another year of exceptional GCSE results at South Devon High School

South Devon High School is celebrating a stunning set of GCSE results with 81 per cent of all English entries graded 9-4 (old grades A*- C) and a massive 85 per cent of all maths entries graded 9-4.

Students achieved highly across a wide range of subjects. 92 per cent of entries in Computer...

Get ready for back to school at Drake Circus

GET READY FOR BACK TO SCHOOL AT DRAKE CIRCUS

Get ahead of the back to school rush and ensure you have all of the essentials for the kids returning to the classroom in September.

From affordable school uniforms, PE kits, and school shoes to school bags, as well as lunch boxes, pens, stationery, and more, we’ve put together the ultimate back to school shopping checklist....

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Teenage cancer survivors get post-lockdown lift with Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust

Young people, who have been treated for cancer at The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital and Derriford Hospital, enjoyed three days of sailing with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust from Plymouth Yacht Haven, as the Trust aims to transform more young lives this summer.

13 young people, aged between 9 and 27, took part in three days of sailing between 3-5 August. Each group of young...

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Pro cyclist gives his verdict on the Devon Stage of The Tour of Britain

Around 115 miles (185km) of the county will feature in the Devon Stage of this year’s Tour of Britain on Monday 6 September.

We asked Freddie Scheske, Devon-based pro cyclist and University of Exeter graduate, to give us his verdict on the route which starts in Sherford and finishes in Exeter.

The Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling rider is hoping to make his Tour debut next month...

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Teams announced to compete in 2021 Tour of Britain

The world’s top three teams will be among 18 squads competing in next month’s Tour of Britain .

INEOS Grenadiers, Deceuninck – Quick-Step and Team Jumbo - Visma will line up in the 17th edition of the UK’s leading bike race, with Devon hosting Stage Two of The Tour on Monday 6 September.

They are among the seven UCI WorldTeams – along with Israel Start-Up Nation, Movistar...

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Public asked to vote for Surprise Supplies winners

RGB Building Supplies has selected the finalists for its next first Surprise Supplies giveaway and it’s now down to the public to choose two winners to receive £1,000 worth of building materials each.

RGB had invited schools, charities and groups from across the region that had supported communities throughout the pandemic to get in touch and explain how a donation would help.

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South West Marketing and PR Agency Shortlisted for Prestigious Industry Award

Marketing and PR agency Astley Media has made the shortlist for a prestigious industry award at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations PRide Awards .

The South West agency is in the running for Outstanding Small Public Relations Consultancy 2021 at the industry awards ceremony.

Through a tough year for the industry, Astley Media has grown its team and begun working with...

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Devon staycation ranks, are they performing worse or better than last year?

A brand new study by gambling.com has revealed the top staycation locations where Brits are spending the most amount of money since pre-pandemic levels.

Since the easing of lockdown restrictions and the slow return of normality, people are beginning to venture back out into the world and are spending more money than ever, helping to get the economy back on its feet. However, some...

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