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Devon quartet aiming for a world record

Later this month, four Devon men will be heading for Dover from where they will attempt to break a world record.

All four have completed solo Channel swims.

Now they aim to work together in medley-order, each specialising in a different stroke.

To claim the world...

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Calendar celebrating the region goes on sale in aid of air ambulance charities

Following the launch of RGB Building Supplies’ photography competition, 12 winning photos have now been selected and included in a ‘Love where your live’ charity calendar for 2021.

Being sold to raise funds for RGB’s chosen charities, Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust and Devon Air Ambulance, the calendar features photographs which highlight the region’s diverse history, wildlife and...

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Devon Air Ambulance invites supporters to share Christmas Wishes and festive messages

During the year Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) receives many messages of thanks and appreciation for their aircrew and medical teams, not just from grateful patients, but also from the friends and family members of those that needed theservice. As part of the 2020 There to Care Christmas Appeal, DAA is inviting supporters toleave a Christmas wish or a festive message for loved ones. These may be...

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Help save donkeys and win with The Donkey Sanctuary Lottery

A new weekly Lottery to help donkeys in greatest need in the UK and worldwide has been launched by international animal welfare charity, The Donkey Sanctuary.

The Donkey Sanctuary uses its funds to care for its 7,000 resident donkeys and mules in the UK and Europe. The charity also runs a donkey-facilitated learning programme that helps vulnerable children and adults develop life...

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£60 million funding for North Devon Link Road

A major upgrade of the North Devon Link Road has today been backed by a multi-million investment from the Government.

Devon County Council has welcomed the announcement by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, confirming £60 million of Department for Transport (DfT) funding for the project.

It comes as the DfT has supported Devon’s Full Business Case for the improvements between...

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Devon businesswoman launches petition to stop essential retailers capitalising on non-essential items

A Devon women has started a petition as part of a bid to raise awareness of the plight of small independent businesses selling non-essential items.

Nicky Edmunds, along with her husband Paul, is the owner of two independent shops called Insideout, based in Exeter and Tavistock, selling gifts and homewares.

She is calling on the Government to recognise that large retailers...

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Postal workers set for a bumper year of thank-you gifts, as hunt for some of the nation’s most-loved posties is launched

New research commissioned by curated online marketplace notonthehighstreet has found that the pandemic has brought posties closer to their communities than ever before, as a quarter of the public (24%) prepares to spend on postie thank-you gifts this year. This comes as the UK looks set to spend £487m on thank you gifts for the UK’s key workers* overall including nurses and teachers as their...

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Powderham Castle to receive lifeline grant towards restoration of its towers

Powderham Castle in Devon is set to receive a lifeline grant towards essential restoration of its iconic castellated towers from the Historic Houses Foundation.

The Historic Houses Foundation is a major beneficiary of the Heritage Stimulus Fund, recently announced by the UK Government and Historic England, which will provide invaluable support for restoration work on some of England’...

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Consultation on latest Teign Estuary Trail proposals

An online public consultation is being launched by Devon County Council on Tuesday 17 November on proposals to complete a missing link of the Teign Estuary Trail between Newton Abbot and Teignmouth. The County Council is seeking views on its plans for a 5km section of the multi-use trail next to the estuary, starting at the Passage House Inn in Newton Abbot and joining the A381 at La Roche...

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Improve your wellbeing with Learn Devon’s Mindfulness Challenge

The impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic on people’s mental health in Devon may currently be difficult to determine, but to help people look after their own wellbeing during the national lockdown, Learn Devon is launching its “ Mindfulness Challenge ”.

The five-day challenge, which launches on Monday 16 November, features a series of short videos that provide an opportunity to...

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East Devon Coronavirus Community Support Hub

With a national lockdown now in place, East Devon District Council wants to make sure that its most vulnerable residents know where to come for help.

The Government is sending a letter to clinically extremely vulnerable residents where they will get guidance on what to do during lockdown and asking them to register online so they can request support from their local council....

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