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Devon and Cornwall-wide Awareness-Raising Roadshow

One of the UK’s largest producers of wood pellets and briquettes has been hitting the road this summer to raise awareness of their work - and to hand out free samples of their high- quality products.

Gary Duckworth, Transport Operations Manager, and Peter Rockell, Delivery Specialist,...

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Turning up the heat on men’s health with curry evenings in support of Movember

RGB Building Supplies is hosting curry evenings at local restaurants across Devon as part of its “The Best Mate Curry Date” initiative to raise awareness of men’s health. In support of the Movember movement, the evenings aim to highlight the issue of suicide rates within the construction industry, which are among the highest of any UK sector.

Between Monday 4th and Saturday 23rd...

Christmas at the Castle

Powderham Castle prepares to host a magical Christmas experience from 25th November to 31st December. The historic castle and its beautiful grounds will be transformed into a sparkling light experience, perfect for loved ones and families to get into the Christmas spirit.

Visitors will immerse themselves in the enchantment of the season, with dazzling lights illuminating the castle....

Devon Chef Takes Home Gold in ‘MasterChef’ Showdown

A talented care home chef from Devon has cooked his way to victory in not-for-profit Sanctuary Care’s annual ‘MasterChef’ competition.

Joe Fower, Assistant Chef at Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home in Ivybridge, wowed judges with his culinary skills and took home the coveted gold medal among sixteen finalists.

Going head-to-head with top chefs from over 100 care homes...

Some of the choir getting in the festive spirit ahead of this year's carol concerts

Carols in the Cathedral - with a note of history

Over two nights in December, the voices of Exeter Philharmonic Choir will be joined by well-known historian Dr Todd Gray, adding a historical note to the choir’s popular Carols in the Cathedral.

Dr Gray is compering the concerts at Exeter Cathedral on Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th December, blending the festive music with his own reflections on Devon Christmases, past and present....

CELEBRATE THE SEASON: FESTIVITIES ARRIVE AT DRAKE CIRCUS THIS WEEK

Drake Circus and The Barcode will start its seasonal celebrations this Thursday (14th November) with its annual Christmas light switch on and a visit from special festive characters.

The official light switch on will be carried out by the centre’s newest recruit, seven-year-old Ellie who secured the Chief Fun Officer position, at 5:00pm, with a range of festive activities bringing...

Railway line between Axminster and Exeter closed for upgrade work

Buses will replace trains between Axminster and Exeter St Davids from Saturday 9 November to Friday 22 November whilst we make track upgrades in the Honiton area.

During this two-week period, engineers will install a mile of new track through Honiton Tunnel, replacing the existing 50-year-old infrastructure. This upgrade includes the installation of new sleepers and ballast, ensuring...

Parts of upgraded North Devon Link Road set to open

Several upgraded sections of the North Devon Link Road are due to open by Monday 11 November.

Devon County Council has been informed by their contractor Griffiths that a number of improved stretches of the A361 between Portmore roundabout at Barnstaple and Yarnacott are now complete and are set to open fully to traffic. Other sections will open in stages over the coming weeks. Work...

Ambulance service prepares for a busy winter

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is urging communities across the region to use its services responsibly this winter, as it prepares for a challenging period.

The Trust is expecting to see significant and sustained demand across its 999 services this winter – a position that is reflected across health and care organisations locally, regionally, and...

Aldi invites shoppers in Devon to nominate colleague champions

Ahead of World Kindness Day (13th November), Aldi is encouraging its shoppers in Devon to nominate store colleagues who have brightened their day.

Whether they have assisted in finding the products needed during your shop or paused for a friendly chat, Aldi want to know who has made a difference to customers through kindness.

Colleagues who receive the most nominations will...

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Plymouth Science Park welcomes accomplished innovation leader as interim CEO

Plymouth Science Park has announced the appointment of Dave Hockton as its new Interim CEO.

Dave joins the Park with extensive experience in managing and developing technology parks, having previously led MIRA Technology Park in Leicestershire as a high-performing, award-winning site and top UK Enterprise Zone.

As an accomplished leader with a background in science and...

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