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Historic Old Bakery Reopens as Village Shop and Craft Hub in Branscombe

The historic Old Bakery in Branscombe has reopened as a vibrant village shop and craft hub, offering light refreshments from Wednesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm.

This new venture is a partnership between the National Trust, which owns the property, and local resident Emily Gladstone,...

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Staycations start with Stagecoach South West

If you’re planning a staycation this Summer or just heading out along the glorious Devon coast, then there is no better way to see the sights, than from the top deck of the Stagecoach Big Beach Bus, starting again from 26th July 2020.

Feel the refreshing breeze from across the English Channel while you take in a fantastic scenic route from Exmouth to Sandy Bay, in what has been...

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Devon preparing bid for next phase of Emergency Active Travel Fund

Devon County Council is preparing to submit its bid for the second round of Emergency Active Travel Funding by the end of next week (Friday 7 August).

Devon is bidding for around £1.3 million to create more permanent schemes that provide extra space for pedestrians and cyclists in order provide alternatives to public transport and to improve safety and encourage more active travel...

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Street Factory’s Toby G MBE in line-up for prestigious awards

Plymouth-based Street Factory’s MBE Toby Gorniak has been nominated for the hugely prestigious Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Award in the Lockdown Heroes category for his inspirational services to the local community and his herculean efforts to help the wider community during the pandemic. In addition to this, he has made it to the finals in the SME National Business Awards within the...

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LoveCrafts’ first ever free virtual crafting festival launches this August

The world’s largest crafting community hosts its first free month-long virtual crafting festival this August, packed with craft-alongs and live takeovers with special guests from the UK and US. There will be a virtual Main Stage where renowned makers will showcase their crafts and share their knowledge and expertise, as well as an Introducing stage where up and coming makers will have their...

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National competition opens to find UK’s best beach hut for life

Life’s a Beach Hut: A brand new competition celebrating the UK’s iconic and much-loved coastline Beach Huts has been launched by Ipswich-based insurance specialist firm, Ryan’s Insurance - with over £600 of prizes up for grabs.

In collaboration with Millie’s Beach Huts, the inaugural competition is calling on the UK’s 20,000-plus beach hut owners to come together and compete to...

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East Devon District Council to re-open a further 12 play areas

East Devon District Council will be re-opening a further 12 play areas from Monday (27th July) following the relaxation of restrictions around the coronavirus lockdown.

Of the 71 play areas and eight outdoor gyms managed by the council, this announcement brings the total number of play areas open across the district to 24. We will continue to assess the remaining play areas and...

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Devon’s fashion revealed: Brits’ style influenced by where they live

Nearly half of the British population (43%) say that where they live impacts the styling choices they make and fashion trends they follow, with as many as a third of young people (18-24) confident they could pinpoint where someone is from, based solely on their wardrobe choices.

Revealed by online personalised styling service, Stitch Fix , to determine whether style preferences vary...

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The NHS in Devon is here for you – reassurance as county prepares to welcome summer visitors

The NHS in Devon has measures in place to keep local people and visitors safe as the county welcomes thousands of holidaymakers for the summer season.

With restrictions on holiday stays and day-tripping eased, Devonians are welcoming visitors attracted by the county’s glorious coastline and stunning countryside.

Doctors are encouraging everyone in the county to stay alert...

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Rachel Riley seeks hometown hero/lockdown legends in Devon for 2020 Ntational Lottery Awards

Countdown star, Rachel Riley, is searching for your ‘hometown hero’ or ‘lockdown legend’ as part of the 2020 National Lottery Awards.

This year the annual search for the UK’s most popular National Lottery funded projects will, for the first time, honour individuals who have made an extraordinary impact in their community especially those who have adapted during the ongoing Covid-19...

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Challenge 31 – your 31 day challenge for the month of August

Derriford’s Children's Wards are calling on the children of Devon and Cornwall, from toddlers to teens to take part in a challenge. For the month of August, we’re asking you to challenge yourself, have some fun, and raise some money.

In 31 days can you bounce on a trampoline for 31 minutes? Read 31 books? Hula hoop 31 times? Knit a 3.1 meters long scarf? Do 31 wheelies on your bike?...

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