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Devon Is One of the UK's Most Visited Counties: Here's How Locals Are Making the Most of Staying In

On a warm weekend, Devon fills early because it's a seaside hotspot that’s usually on the tip of everyone’s tongue when discussing where to visit. As a result, however, beach car parks tighten before lunch, the road back from the coast loses half its speed, and the simple idea of heading out...

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Which fuel to choose for your wheelchair accessible vehicle?

It’s no secret that the climate crisis is forcing businesses and governments to act, and part of the UK’s bid to becoming carbon neutral by 2050 includes banning petrol and diesel cars by 2035. But with more and more of us continuing to need cars for mobility, we’ll take a look at the pros and cons of the different fuel types for your next WAV car.

Whilst there’s been a long standing...

Plymouth celebrates apprenticeship success

It's National Apprenticeship week and time to reflect on, recognise and celebrate the success stories around us.

For Iconic Opticians, based in Plymouth city centre, this success came in the name of Sam Lewis. The story started back in February 2017 when Sam was only 16: “Leaving school was a bit daunting and I wasn’t sure what to do next. I came across apprenticeships and it sounded...

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The Big Fix goes nationwide!

UK residents can find inspiration on how to breathe new life into their broken possessions at what promises to be the largest repair event of its kind ever held.

The Big Fix 2020 will see 75 repair cafes from around the UK join forces and run simultaneous events on Saturday February 15.

In an event being co-ordinated by Devon County Council, hundreds of volunteer fixers will...

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Plymouth man honoured with coveted British Citizen Award

Steve Whiteway, from Plymouth, Devon has been recognised at the Palace of Westminster with a British Citizen Award in recognition of his extraordinary endeavours.

The British Citizen Award, in partnership with One Stop, is now in its fifth year and recognises exceptional individuals who positively impact their communities throughout the country.

Steve was honoured for his...

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Paignton Zoo’s new Changing Places facility will change lives

People with a range of disability and accessibility needs have started the new decade on a happy note thanks to Paignton Zoo. The conservation charity has joined forces with the National Lottery and accessibility experts Closomat to provide a new Changing Places toilet.

Changing Places toilets have more room and more equipment than standard accessible toilets. The zoo’s new facility is...

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New trail helps children to notice nature at Cotehele

A new outdoor trail at Cotehele, the National Trust property near Saltash in Cornwall, encourages children to notice nature by looking and listening for the different birds found on the estate.

The trail, Bird Bingo, identifies nine birds commonly sighted at Cotehele for children to seek and is filled with interesting facts about the birds and ways children can care for and encourage...

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Local schoolchildren help celebrate opening of Loretto Road and Foxhill play areas in Axminster

On Tuesday 28 January 2020 children from St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Axminster and councillors from East Devon District Council celebrated the opening of the newly refurbished Foxhill and Loretto Road play areas.

A total of £157,000 worth of modern and exciting play equipment – chosen by local youngsters and funded by East Devon - has been installed by the council at these...

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Exeter Rainbow Run tickets on sale now!

Families are being invited to get their tickets for ‘Exeter’s brightest’ 5k charity fun run, taking place at Westpoint this summer.

Registration for Rainbow Run on Saturday, June 20 opened yesterday Thursday (January 30), with a 25 per cent discount available for those who sign up early.

More than 1,000 people walked, jogged or ran through a series of coloured paint stations...

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The electric vehicle revolution is just around the corner

We all know that we need to cut pollution and carbon emissions, and in the UK and elsewhere,switching over to electric vehicles (EVs) is a big part of achieving this. Already, electric cars are becoming a more commonplace sight on our roads, and they are no longer the novelty they were once seen as. But how close are we to going all-electric? The answer is that the EVrevolution is closer than...

Green light for changes on East Devon’s Pebblebed Heaths

Recommendations for access changes on East Devon’s Pebblebed Heaths, also known as Woodbury Common, were given the seal of approval by the South East Devon Habitat Regulations Executive Committee (SEDHREC) this week.

Following the publication of an advisory report commissioned by East Devon Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust (EDPHCT) and SEDHREC, a public consultation was held...

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