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Seaton Wetlands Welcomes BBC Countryfile!

East Devon District Council’s Countryside Team recently hosted the BBC’s Countryfile team at Seaton Wetlands Nature Reserve for two days of filming.

Presenters Sammi Kinghorn and Matt Baker visited the council-owned and managed reserve to learn about its biodiversity and the important...

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Parklands Leisure Centre to open for business

Fusion Lifestyle and West Devon Borough Council are delighted to announce the reopening of Parklands Leisure Centre on 17th August, giving local residents access to a broad range of leisure facilities.

The centre will be operating in line with new government guidelines and those planning to visit will be required to book and pay online, minimising contact required at the centre and...

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Take precautions against potentially dangerous fleas and ticks across Plymouth

People across Plymouth are being warned about the potentially life-threatening dangers of ticks and fleas this summer.

Walkers, gardeners and anyone enjoying the city’s green spaces are advised by experts to take extra care in preparing themselves against the sometimes harmful creepy crawlies.

Fleas and ticks attach themselves to people and pets, can quickly infest a home,...

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Bake a ‘pup cake’ and you could win a hamper of dog goodies!

To celebrate its third birthday, Devon Loves Dogs is asking people to submit their best cake photos for the chance to win a doggy hamper.

All you have to do is bake a dog-friendly cake, take a photo and send a digital copy to Devon Loves Dogs by 9am on Tuesday 25th August. It could be a ‘pup’ cake, a paw-shaped cake or any kind of cake, as long as it is safe for dogs.

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Creative Cabin coming to your neighbourhood

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) and Wild East Devon announce the launch of a new travelling creative space - the Creative Cabin. This innovative, intriguing and inviting cabin is taking nature and culture on tour, coming soon to a neighbourhood near you!

The Creative Cabin is a fun, creative and safe space to explore art, culture and nature. It will set off on tour starting in Exmouth...

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Good causes impacted by COVID-19 urged to apply for share of £4m funding pot

Organisations can apply to Postcode Neighbourhood Trust for grants between £500 and £20,000 from now until Wednesday 19th August, when applications will close.

The funding boost is available thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery .

Local charities and good causes impacted by COVID-19 are being urged to apply for up to £20,000 in funding.

Groups looking to...

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Ambulance service warns over high summer demand

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is reminding people only to call 999 in a medical emergency when someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk. The Trust has been responding to a high number of incidents in recent days, as demand on the service has increased noticeably during the past month. SWASFT dealt with 14,340 incidents between Friday 7 and...

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The Ultimate Big Screen experience returns to Plymouth: Vue reopens on Friday 21 August

Following the successful re-opening of 10 sites across the UK, the home of the ultimate big screen experience will be relaunched for film-lovers on Friday 21 August - and Vue Plymouth will be reopening its doors in time for one of this year’s most hotly anticipated blockbusters, Tenet.

Tickets are on sale now for Christopher Nolan’s latest sci-fi action spectacle, arriving on the big...

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New Proud to Care Devon campaign inspires next generation of Devon’s health and social care heroes

With GCSE and A-level results days approaching quickly and many young people across the county thinking about the next steps in their careers, Devon County Council and NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group have launched the latest Proud to Care Devon recruitment campaign to encourage them to consider roles in health and social care.

The latest campaign raises awareness of the varied...

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Is East Devon the South West’s best kept secret for holiday makers?

The South West might be Britain’s premier holiday region full of world-class tourist attractions, unique food and drink and breathtaking scenery, but with it comes overcrowded hotspots as tourists seek alternatives to cancelled overseas trips. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to lurk over just about everything we do, this autumn is the time to explore off the beaten track and see what...

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The 25 best universities for cycling in the UK

Research released today has officially named the University of Edinburgh as the best in the UK for student cyclists, beating bike-famous Cambridge - as students prepare to ditch public transport for social distancing in September.

The research, from student accommodation search engine, Mystudenthalls.com , has ranked the UK’s universities using measures including campus bike storage...

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