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Work starts on major regeneration in Plymouth

Work is set to start on the transformation of a Devonport neighbourhood after LiveWest partnered with Lovell Partnerships to redevelop the site and deliver a new generation of affordable homes for the city of Plymouth.

The housing association, part of the UK’s largest provider of...

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Supplier announced for multi-million-pound coastal defence scheme

East Devon District Council is pleased to announce that a supplier has now been appointed for the design and delivery of Sidmouth and East Beach Coastal Defence Scheme – marking a major milestone in progressing this vital project. 

The proposed £21 million scheme will help protect Sidmouth’s seafront, including areas between Jacob’s Ladder and East Beach, from erosion and flooding...

Sidmouth project wins at RICS South West regional awards

The winners of the RICS Awards 2026 in the South West have been revealed and some of the most impressive recent building projects from the area are on the list.

The projects went head-to-head at a ceremony in Bristol where Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat Station was named winner of the community benefit project category.

The project involved the extension and refurbishment of...

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Taylor Wimpey Exeter and Magic Breakfast join forces to offer Torquay school pupils an inspiring preview of the world of work

Taylor Wimpey Exeter and Magic Breakfast, the UK's leading school breakfast charity, have recently hosted an ‘Aspiration Day’ at Watcombe Primary School in Torquay.

The Aspiration Days are events designed by Magic Breakfast to show the next generation just how far, with the right support, their work and aspirations can take them.

The day followed a speed networking format in...

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Ottery pub picked for Telegraph’s Best Pubs Guide 2026

The Volunteer Inn in Ottery St Mary is featured in the Telegraph’s Best Pub Guide for 2026, one of just thirteen Devon pubs to be included.

The national guide, which this year has expanded its reach to include pubs in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, provides details of 650 pubs that have been tried and tested by a panel of six experts.

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Award winning accessibility work brings all-terrain mobility scooters to Dartmoor

People can explore the rich history and sweeping beauty of the Bellever area more easily, thanks to the introduction of two all-terrain scooters.

Dartmoor National Park Authority and Countryside Mobility, an initiative of charity, Disability Together, have worked together to provide Tramper hire from the National Park Visitor Centre at Postbridge.

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Devon could face a shortfall of more than 10,600 elderly care home beds by 2035

Devon could face a short of more than 10,600 elderly care home beds by 2035, a market insight report warns.

Christie & Co’s South West Healthcare Market Insight report forecasts Devon could face a shortfall of more than 10,600 fit-for-purpose elderly care home beds by 2035.

Data from the Devon Care Homes Collaborative and leading business agents, Christie & Co, also...

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Sunny Smiles and Friendship by the Quay

Members of the Plymouth and South East Cornwall Oddfellows Friendly Society recently enjoyed a delightful evening gathering at Lockyer’s Quay in Plymouth.

The evening provided a wonderful opportunity for members to meet socially over dinner before taking a relaxing stroll along the quayside in the sunshine. With beautiful views across Plymouth’s waterfront, members enjoyed good...

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Bampton Beaver Scouts meet Olympic race walker, Chris Maddocks

On a hot and humid early Wednesday evening, I joined an enthusiastic group of Bampton Beaver scouts for a walk, quite a fast walk! For the umpteenth time I came out of competitive retirement to join these 5-8 year olds and share my Olympic Games' experiences with a chat and outdoor fun. At the bequest of group leader and friend, Dave Phillips I've visited the scouts on several occasions since...

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Georgina Lamb, Head of Partnerships at FCN shaking hands with Moorland Fuels tanker driver

Moorland Fuels pledges long-term support for South West farmers with FCN partnership

Okehampton-based Moorland Fuels , which provides domestic, agriculture and commercial fuel services to customers across Devon and Cornwall, has announced a long-term partnership with mental health and wellbeing charity, The Farming Community Network (FCN).

Committing to support the FCN for a minimum of three years, Moorland Fuels will play a key part in extending the reach of...

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Power Up to give charities, non-profits and SMEs a free communications boost

July 2026: Small business owners and charity leaders are increasingly struggling to market themselves, prompting a Devon based PR and marketing company to launch Power Up - a competition to give two UK organisations a free, strategic communications boost.

The Power Up competition, launched this week by Teignmouth-based Pilkington Communications, is open to UK-based charities, social...

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