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Seventh annual Killerton walk in memory of colleague

An intrepid group from The Family Law Company with friends and families braved the weather to undertake a fundraising walk in memory of a cherished colleague. This year’s ‘Walk for Helen’ raised just under £280 for FORCE.

Helen Finch lost her fight to cancer in 2019. Since then, an...

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Ambulance Service celebrates everyday heroes for Volunteers’ Week

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is proudly celebrating the everyday heroes behind its volunteer network during this year’s Volunteers’ Week (2–8 June) and recognising the exceptional impact they make in communities across the South West.

From responding to 999 calls and delivering patient care, to supporting hospital handovers and teaching lifesaving...

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Thousands of trees to be planted in Broadclyst and Poltimore thanks to council-backed community project

Up to 3,000 trees will take root in Broadclyst and Poltimore thanks to matched funding from East Devon District Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Volunteers have already planted the first 150 trees, forming a new hedgerow at the upcoming Clyst Meadows Country Park near Broadclyst Station.

The project team is now looking for more land in Broadclyst and Poltimore...

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Devon housebuilder donates £1,000 to Tiverton-based cricket club

A Devon housebuilder has donated £1,000 to a local cricket club to fund brand new equipment.

Redrow South West, currently building at Blundell’s Grange, in Tiverton, presented the team at Heathcot Cricket Club with a donation of £1,000 as part of its Community Fund initiative.

The club, based at Knightshayes Court in Tiverton, has provided junior and senior team members with...

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Discover East Devon’s Hidden Gems

With its rolling countryside, picturesque villages, and stunning coastline, East Devon is a treasure trove of unique attractions. While its more famous locations draw crowds, a wealth of lesser-known destinations await those eager to uncover the region's rich history, artistry, and natural beauty. So, step off the beaten path and uncover some of the best hidden gems in Devon.

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Care home to celebrate 21 years of care with family fun day

Live music and a sizzling barbecue will welcome visitors to a Seaton care home’s 21st anniversary celebrations.

The Seaton is hosting the family fun day to mark more than two decades since they joined the Southern Healthcare Group, who own four award-winning care homes across Devon.

Care home residents and employees will be celebrating the milestone with food, entertainment...

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Local MPs visit Riverford organic to support better

BUCKFASTLEIGH, DEVON: Newton Abbot MP Martin Wrigley yesterday joined Caroline Voaden, MP for South Devon, in a visit to Riverford Organic to showcase their support for local, purpose-driven businesses ahead of Better Business Day.

During the visit, hosted by the Better Business Act Campaign, Wrigley and Voaden heard how Riverford Organic's farming business model has supported local...

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Sharpham Trust marks winter of transformation

This winter marked a major milestone for The Sharpham Trust and Ambios as nearly 3,000 trees were planted as part of the Plymouth and South Devon Community Forest project across 10 hectares of land, supported by the energy and dedication of hundreds of volunteers, trainees, and local community members.

This was the first full winter planting season for the initiative, which aims to...

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Diabetic cat has been overlooked for over 100 days

A sun-loving diabetic cat at a Devon rehoming centre has just passed the unfortunate milestone of receiving no interest from potential adopters for over 100 days.

Unlike her other homeless counterparts at the Cats Protection Devon Cat Centre in Clyst Honiton, who are usually homed within 34 days, 13-year-old Myrtle has been waiting for three times as long, having arrived in care in...

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New radiotherapy machine coming to UHP to cut wait times

UHP is welcoming brand-new, cutting-edge technology, which is safer for patients and precisely targets tumours, causing less damage to surrounding healthy tissues.

The investment will provide a new Linear Accelerator (LinAc) machine, which aims to strengthen radiotherapy services across the UK.

Radiotherapy plays a vital role in the fight against cancer. With 1 in 2 people...

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Devon Air Ambulance celebrates network of volunteers

The annual National Volunteers’ Week campaign kicks off on Monday 2nd June. This year, Devon Air Ambulance will be proudly celebrating the charity’s 650-strong network of volunteers.

The campaign takes place on the first Monday of June every year and is an opportunity for organisations to recognise, celebrate and thank the volunteers that make a difference in their local communities...

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