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Devon farmers launch campaign – Shear them to Save them

A group of Devon farmers have launched a campaign to raise money to buy shearing equipment to help Balkan farmers, who are struggling to shear their sheep, leading to animal welfare concerns.

Lack of skills, money and shearers in Western Balkan countries means that some of the region’s six million sheep don’t get their wool removed each year, which can cause them to overheat and die...

Aldi Derriford celebrates grand opening with help from paralypian

A brand-new Aldi store on Bravo Way in Derriford, Plymouth, opened its doors to customers this morning at 8am, with ParalympicsGB swimming hero Reece Dunn cutting the all-important red ribbon alongside pupils from St Matthew's C of E Primary School.

The Bravo Way store is the newest Aldi to open in Plymouth and will be run by Store Manager Ian Ramirez, along with a team of 37...

NHS reminds people to get ‘winter strong’ following increase in local covid cases

The rollout of COVID and flu vaccines for older adults, care home residents and those with long term health conditions kicked off this month as the NHS drive to protect against a ‘tripledemic’ of viruses this winter continues.

The NHS in Devon is preparing for the winter period and encouraging local people to make best use of health services and protect themselves with winter...

Devon charities supporting young people invited to apply for £75,000 funding

Ansvar Insurance is delighted to launch its search for three outstanding charities to support, offering a generous donation of £75,000 to each over the next three years.

They will be looking to support charities that focus on helping children and young people to make positive lifestyle choices. This could include promoting safety, sports and exercise, mental wellbeing, or healthy...

Enjoy a cosy film at your local library

A new winter season of low-cost ‘Films at the Library’ is being rolled out by Libraries Unlimited across Devon and Torbay.

It’s now the seventh successful season of cosy in-house screenings for the charity, which runs the 54 libraries across the county.

The new season kicks off on Wednesday 6th November and the films on offer include the must-see Barbie movie, children’s...

South Devon College Animal Unit explore the myths around certain creatures at Halloween

Spiders, frogs, black cats and rats go hand in hand with Halloween. But do these animals deserve their sinister and mysterious reputation?

As All Hallows Eve approaches experts from the Animal Unit at South Devon College explore the myths and legends surrounding these creatures and shed light on why they don’t deserve their menacing notoriety.

So where did it all start to go...

Police use criminal profits to support local diving group

Devon & Cornwall Police have reinvested money from criminal activity to help fund equipment for a local youth diving group in Plymouth.

£750 was given to the Plymouth Diving Group by police from the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), funding spin bikes, a resistance box and a plyo box for their gym.

The local group aims to bring young people together from different...

Illusions and mystery at Knightshayes this October Half Term 

Visitors can enjoy a new Halloween experience at National Trust Knightshayes Court, in Devon, this October Half Term.

From now until 3 November, the house and gardens have been transformed. The estate is bursting with illusion and folklore, celebrating local legends and the Victorian obsession with the paranormal.

Built at the height of the Gothic Revival, Knightshayes, with...

East Devon £2 winter parking offer updated

For £2, from Friday 1 November 2024 to Monday 31 March 2025, you can park for up to four hours in most short stay car parks, or up until midnight in all other East Devon District Council (EDDC) car parks*.

Listening to feedback from residents about the winter offer in previous years, EDDC is introducing changes at some of the council’s busiest car parks. At short-stay car parks in...

Police engage with nearly 150 shops to tackle business crime

In an effort to combat business crime in communities, Devon & Cornwall Police in South Devon recently took proactive action to protect local retailers and pursue offenders in the area.

The intensified week of action resulted in officers speaking to nearly 150 retailers to provide them with crime prevention advice. 900 hours of patrols were carried out, including a mixture of high...

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