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Choose a name for East Devon's new community

East Devon District Council is asking local people, community groups and businesses to help choose a name for a new community planned near Westpoint, in the west of the district.

The consultation, launched this week, gives you the chance to look at four possible names and rank them in...

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November 21st: Carers Rights Day - Recognising Your Rights

“You can’t pour from an empty cup.” It’s a phrase we often hear, and it couldn’t be more relevant for carers. Caring for someone you love is deeply rewarding, but it also comes with significant challenges. Prioritising your own well-being isn’t selfish — it’s essential.

While my focus here is on dementia carers, these insights can benefit all unpaid carers navigating the demands of...

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Taylor Wimpey Exeter gives Torquay school pond a magic makeover

Taylor Wimpey, its contractors and suppliers have teamed up to breathe new life into a pond in the grounds of a Devon school.

Pupils at Watcombe Primary School in Torquay started the new term with a surprise after the housebuilder completed a full refurbishment of the once-overgrown outdoor space over the summer holidays.

Alongside partners Steve Hoskins Construction,...

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2024 Christmas in Dawlish

‘Christmas In Dawlish’ a special two-day community event filled with festive cheer, is coming to the town this month.

Dawlish Town Council have organised a wonderful programme of Christmas events to kick start the festive season in Dawlish Town Centre on Friday 22nd November & Saturday 23rd November.

From 2pm on Friday 22nd November, the first of two Christmas Markets...

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2025 headliners announced for TK Maxx presents Plymouth summer sessions

Friday, 08 November - Today, Live Nation and renowned live music promoter Cuffe & Taylor have revealed the first headliners for TK Maxx Presents Plymouth Summer Sessions 2025, taking place at Plymouth Hoe from 12–15 June. Following the overwhelming success of last year’s inaugural event, which drew thousands of fans, this year’s lineup kicks off on Thursday with legendary British band...

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Devon Carers helps unpaid carers ‘recognise their rights’

Making sure unpaid carers across Devon are aware of their legal entitlements is top of the agenda on Carers Rights Day this month, following a report earlier this year that evidenced the daily experiences of hundreds of carers in the county and the toll looking after a partner, family member or friend can take on them.

Westbank Community Health and Care’s Devon Carers service has been...

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North Devon pottery sale exceeds expectations

A curated collection of North Devon pottery spanning several generations of the Fishley family of potters fetched twice the estimated auction value.

Sold by Chilcotts Auctioneers at their most recent Ceramics & Glass, Pictures & Works of Art; Good Antiques & 20th Century Design auction, the collection of over 80 items achieved an impressive £16,655.

It included some...

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The King’s Trust rolls out support for youth entrepreneurship in partnership with LDC

Youth charity The King’s Trust has today announced the South West roll-out of Business Advance, a programme designed and developed in partnership with LDC, to help young entrepreneurs sustain and grow their businesses through the first three years of trading.

Business Advance is an extension of The King’s Trust’s Enterprise programme, which helps young people from all walks of life,...

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Celebrations mark completion of first phase of Restoring Stover Park Project

A celebration has been held at Stover Country Park near Newton Abbot today (Friday 15 November) to mark the completion of the first phase of improvements made through the Restoring Stover Park Project.

Invited guests attended the event to officially unveil a number of the Restoring Stover Park Project schemes which have been made possible thanks to a grant of £2,084,600 from The...

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Experience the Magic of a Victorian Christmas and Winter Lights at Knightshayes

Knightshayes National Trust is gearing up for a season of warming winter festivities. From 16 November to 5 January, the house will be decked out for a Victorian Christmas, with the gardens and house exterior illuminated on select evenings for Winter Lights.

‘It’s so wonderful seeing Knightshayes decorated and glowing for Christmas’, says Claire Forkes, Visitor Operations &...

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Devon Procures £200K in Funding For Eco Grants

Devon has received a lucrative grant for sustainable installations for the assessment and potential development of sustainable energy projects. By using sustainable technologies, Devon can decrease carbon output while also generating inexpensive energy through solar panels and other sustainable technologies. This is part of South West Net Zero Hub's Local Net Zero Capacity and Development...

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