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Mindful Moments to Brighten Up Life in Devon

Devon’s landscapes offer endless opportunities to live life more slowly. Rather than chasing big changes, small, intentional moments in daily routines can bring satisfaction and calm. Simple habits, mindful pauses, and attention to surroundings allow residents to feel more connected to their...

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Aster Group and Transition Homes CLT finalise land contract for 39 new energy-efficient affordable homes in Dartington, near Totnes

Award-winning housing association Aster Group, in partnership with Transition Homes Community Land Trust (CLT), has successfully finalised the land contract for the site at Clay Park, Dartington, near Totnes. This milestone paves the way for the development of 39 new energy-efficient and affordable homes, all for social rent.

Transition Homes CLT will own the land and properties and...

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Garden centre provides traditional Christmas cheer with all the trimmings

Christmas came early for a group of Ottery residents who enjoyed a free Christmas party at Otter Garden Centr es .

The garden centre opened up its festively decorated conservatory to older local people who are going to be on their own on Christmas day. 51 came along for a delicious Christmas meal including a traditional roast with vegetarian option and a choice of puddings, followed by...

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Taylor Wimpey’s £2,400 donation transforms Cullompton pupils’ outdoor play

Children at a Cullompton primary school have been enjoying a wide range of improvements to their outside classroom after a £2,400 donation from Taylor Wimpey.

The housebuilder, which is selling new homes at the Culm Valley Park development, decided to support the Friends of Willowbank Primary School as part of its programme of community work. The donation was used to buy play...

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Stagecoach SW introduces new routes

This January local bus operator Stagecoach South West are introducing some new routes to their network. The new routes, previously provided by another operator, will be operated under contract on behalf of Devon County Council from 5 January 2025.

On Monday 6th January some minor changes will be introduced to the timetables of Service 309/310 in North Devon.

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Drake Circus confirms festive opening hours

Drake Circus has confirmed its festive opening times for last minute shopping trips and anyone planning a day out with family and friends over the Christmas period.

Some stores at the shopping centre will also be extending their opening hours in the days leading up to Christmas to give visitors more time to get what they need.

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PureGym celebrates 15 years of high-quality, low-cost fitness with the opening of its 400th UK gym

PureGym , the UK’s largest gym operator, announces the opening of its 400th gym in the UK, demonstrating its commitment to invest in improving the health of the nation by providing millions of people with access to high-quality, affordable and flexible fitness.

PureGym opened its first gym in Leeds in 2009, pioneering the value gym sector by providing 24/7 access to high-quality gyms...

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New interim Chief Constable announced for Devon and Cornwall

Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez has today (Friday, December 13) appointed former Dorset chief constable James Vaughan QPM as interim Chief Constable for Devon & Cornwall Police.

Mr Vaughan has taken up the post following a recruitment process involving His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Police and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), the College of Policing, and Police...

Former officer Zach receives bravery medal from King Charles at Buckingham Palace

An heroic former Devon and Cornwall Police officer who confronted the gunman during the shootings in Keyham, Plymouth, in August 2021 has received a bravery award from King Charles.

Zach Printer was named on the monarch’s first Civilian Gallantry List and was decorated with the honour at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday 11 December.

Zach was joined by his proud family and...

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Devon veteran urges public to send charity Christmas messages

A Devon veteran is asking people in the county to send messages of support this Christmas to veterans who are struggling with physical and mental challenges.

Last Christmas, thousands of people sent messages of hope to isolated veterans, as part of a campaign by Armed Forces charity Help for Heroes. These small acts of kindness encouraged veterans to reach out for life-changing...

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Local homebuilder lends a hand to support owl conservation on Dartmoor

Staff from Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter recently joined forces with the Barn Owl Trust for a two-day volunteering project at the Trust’s nature reserve, helping to maintain a thriving natural environment for the iconic birds.

The Trust, located in a tranquil valley on the edge of Dartmoor, established in 1988 is a small UK charity working hard to conserve one of the most...

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