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Community testing available in Barnstaple

A second Community Testing Centre, offering rapid coronavirus tests that provide results within the hour, is opening this Wednesday, 17 February. This one in Barnstaple.

It is setting up in the car park at the town’s Taw View, Civic Centre, on North Walk road, and will be open 9am to 5pm, seven days a week, with extended hours 7am to 7pm on Mondays and Thursdays.

It will...

Devon Air Ambulance launches new March March fundraiser

Supporters are ‘stepping up’ to help raise funds for the lifesaving service this March, just by going about their daily life.

Devon Air Ambulance’s (DAA) latest virtual event invites supporters to complete a 300,000-steps challenge throughout the month of March in aid of the life-savingservice.

300,000 steps are just shy of the recommended 10,000 steps a day for a moderately...

Plymouth’s Street Factory encourages people to get involved in the dance movement which is connecting people globally

Plymouth’s Street Factory Charity, creators of the UK’s first Hip Hop theatre, are continuing to reach out with their well-known positive vibe as they continue to stay connected with their community. Today, they are encouraging the people of Plymouth and beyond to use the power of dance to connect with all nations through learning the simple steps of the trending Jerusalema dance.

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Revealed: The best cities for cyclists

Revealed: The best cities for cyclists

While road cycling deaths have decreased over the years, many are still getting injured on the roads for a variety of reasons, but with the shortened days and winter weather, visibility is key in preventing more accidents.

In the report, UK’s Best & Worst Cycling Commuter Cities in Winter , Electric Bike Access has analysed the rainfall, temperature and cycling incidents data of UK...

Not too late for over-70s to get a vaccination in Devon

There is still time for people in Devon aged over 70, and those who are clinically extremely vulnerable, to book a coronavirus vaccination in coming days.

The NHS in Devon is on target to have vaccinated all the eligible people in priority groups 1-4 who wanted to take up a vaccine, by Sunday (February 14), in line with the Government’s ambition.

The latest data published by...

Cheryl celebrates 20 years with Mama Bears

A mum from St Budeaux is celebrating 20 years service as a nursery practitioner with Mama Bear’s Day Nursery & Pre-School.

Cheryl Collings, 37, first joined the Mama Bear’s nursery in Springhill Green as an apprentice aged 17 and has since worked her way up to a NVQ Level 3 Nursery Nurse at the setting.

Cheryl, who has stayed in touch with many of the families she has...

Ordnance Survey launches front cover photo competition for new OS Explorer Dartmoor map

OS is running a contest to find a new front cover image for its popular OL 28 Dartmoor Explorer map.

The competition, run in conjunction with Dartmoor National Park, intends to find a beautiful image to represent the picturesque moorland in 2021.

It is being held to commemorate 70 years of National Parks.

The contest is open to any walker or photography enthusiast...

More hardship cash for struggling Devon residents

More hardship cash for struggling Devon residents

A new hardship fund is being set up for local people struggling with their finances as a result of the pandemic.

Devon County Council is allocating £600,000 in its budget for 2021/22 to support people who need short-term emergency assistance.

This is on top of the £1 million that was made available in the current financial year.

The new cash will be split across...

Extra cash for pothole repairs

Extra cash for pothole repairs

More cash will be spent on pothole repairs across Devon if councillors back a new budget on Thursday.

An extra £600,000 will be added to the county council's roads budget under the new plan.

Devon's Cabinet met today to sign off the authority's proposed budget for 2021/22 and it will be finally approved at the full council meeting on February 18.

Big spending...

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week - why Devon-based apprentice chose to do an apprenticeship at Redrow

Trainee carpenter Adrian Jones joined Redrow Homes as an apprentice in the South West region, after looking to become qualified in a new career later in his life.

Adrian started his training as an apprentice carpenter with the housebuilder in August 2018 and has been based at the Potters Lea development in Kingsteignton, Devon, ever since.

When asked about his apprenticeship...

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