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A fitting tribute to British heroes: Thousand-thank you poppy to forever honour fallen

A poppy mural made from thousands of thank you notes will be installed at MOD Lyneham in Wootton Bassett, the base where soldiers who lost their lives in Afghanistan were repatriated to.

BBC Radio Devon is asking people to send in photos of themselves holding the name of someone in the military they want to thank.

These photos will be transformed into a stunning mural of a...

Britain's Economy Could be Saved with Blockchain

Blockchain is the future and everyone can see it now. It’s everywhere around and, and it’s now heavily used even in sports betting. You can read more about sports betting, but in the meantime, it’s good that you learn about the technology that’s taking over the future. The most recent research showed Blockchain can have an even bigger impact than anyone ever thought it could. According to an...

Shopping for Services on Shoppok

Online/internet shopping has truly revolutionized the way we buy and sell things today. It’s no longer confined to whether we can go to a physical shop. Online shopping has broken these traditional barriers and allowed us more freedom and liberty to choose, pick, buy, or sell what we want.

Today, shopping online does not just include products and physical goods. It can include...

Hybrid Camper - Pros and Cons

Are you looking for a camper with a spacious living space without compromising performance? If you are, you will find a home in hybrid campers.

What Is A Hybrid Camper?

A hybrid camper is a combination of a camper trailer and a caravan. Its physical appearance resembles a regular camper with a narrow body.

Hybrid campers are relatively lightweight with lots of living space...

SW leaders call on everyone planning a half-term break to be extra careful and to follow the rules

“Coronavirus doesn’t take a break - please respect and protect local communities.”

This is the joint message from Council Leaders across the region for anyone thinking of coming to or travelling in and around the south west this half-term in a new social media campaign specifically targeting anyone coming into the region.

“Now is the time to be extra careful,” says Leader of...

RSPCA and fire services rescue deer caught in netting near Dartmoor Zoo

The RSPCA and fire services rescued a wild deer which was stuck in electrical fencing near Dartmoor Zoo in Devon on Saturday 10 October.

Inspector Becky Wadey and Animal Rescue Officer (ARO) Simon Kite along with the Camelshead technical rescue team from Devon and Cornwall Fire Service attended to help rescue the poor deer.

Inspector Beccy Wadey said: “The deer had become...

"Be safe, be seen" on Devon's roads

With the clocks set to go back on the last Sunday in October (25 Oct), Devon County Council is issuing its annual “be safe, be seen” message to road users.

The authority is reminding everyone to take extra care on Devon’s roads at this time of year, particularly in poor weather conditions when visibility may be reduced.

Cyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists, and horse riders...

Essential maintenance planned on A381 at Totnes

Work to remove Ash dieback infected trees along the A381 Totnes western bypass will be carried out as part of essential highway maintenance getting underway on Monday (19 October).

The maintenance scheme will start with drainage cleaning and investigation work, with temporary traffic lights in place overnight from 7pm-7am for the first week until 7am on Saturday 24 October.

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Bear Grylls announces major new festival in Devon

Join Bear Grylls at the Gone Wild Festival on August Bank Holiday 2021. This new, action packed family festival is set to take place in the sweeping grounds of Powderham Castle, just outside Exeter.

Having explored the world and fostered a love of outdoor activities, Bear has co-designed a festival to give those with a thirst for excitement the ultimate family adventure. The festival...

Find your footprint

North Devon Council and Torridge District Council are working together and encouraging local residents and organisations to “Find your footprint” to help combat climate change.

“Find your footprint” is a joint project between the two councils and local environmental entrepreneur, Mukti Mitchell that aims to make reducing your carbon footprint easy and fun. The project has been...

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