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Finger-sized miracle: World's smallest money species welcomes first twins in 11 years at Devon Wildlife charity

A small wildlife charity in South Devon has announced a major breeding success with the birth of two finger-sized Eastern Pygmy Marmosets, the world’s smallest monkey species.

The infants were born on Thursday 9th July 2026 to parents Pablo and Tumble. The double arrival marks the...

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Mammal charities identify worst areas for hedgehog road deaths

If you are driving in the suburbs of Leeds, Manchester, Stoke on Trent or Birmingham this year, look out for one of Britain’s iconic and most threatened mammals.

In research just published, the Mammal Society details when, where and why hedgehog roadkill is most likely to occur, with the outskirts of cities in central Britain emerging as particular blackspots. The charity intends to...

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Local Levy grant success for Sidmouth and East Beach Management Plan

On Thursday 9 January 2020, East Devon District Council’s Sidmouth and East Beach Management Plan (BMP) scheme came one step closer to being fully funded, when the South West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (SWRFCC) agreed to grant the BMP £500,000 to help bridge the effective funding gap of £1.5million.

Depending on the level of contributions from other potential sources that...

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Give disabled Eleanor the best chance to walk

Fourteen-year-old Eleanor Freeman has beaten the odds to survive and defied doctor’s expectations – but now because she has a shared walking frame at school she’s forced to miss out on funding for one at home – and the chance to walk, be more independent and have fun with her friends.

Eleanor, from Eggbuckland in Plymouth, has a genetic condition so rare parents Donella and Mark say...

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Up to £20,000 in funding available for local projects

Local charities and good causes are being encouraged to apply for funding of over £3 million that has been raised by the players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

Applications are open from 21st January until 4th February, and a whole host of good causes from voluntary groups to community interest companies, as well as registered charities can apply for grants between £500 up to £20,000...

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Make 2020 the year to visit South Devon

South Devon is simply bursting with action packed events for 2020. This year will see South Devon showcasing an impressive and diverse calendar of events, including spectacular festivals and regattas, dazzling food and drink, as well as offering beautiful locations to stay.

Anna Roach of Visit South Devon says ‘2020 is shaping up to be very special for South Devon, with a number of...

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Plymouth Neighbours Celebrate Lottery Win

Four people in Plymouth are celebrating after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode.

The Whin Bank Road neighbours netted the windfall when PL5 3AZ was announced as a Daily Prize winner with People’s Postcode Lottery on Tuesday 21st January 2020.

People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Danyl Johnson sent his well-wishes to the winners. He said: “I’m so happy for...

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The most fuel-efficient cars in 2020

As we enter a new year and a new decade, the issue of global warming and climate change continues to dominate headlines all over the world. It is undoubtedly a global issue, with wide-ranging and far-reaching consequences. So, how can we do our bit to address the problem?

A huge contributing factor is fuel emissions, with millions of us all over the country relying on motor vehicles...

Work starts on Enterprise Centre for northern Devon

The Enterprise Centre is the “gateway building” at Devon County Council’s emerging Business Park development at Roundswell, near Barnstaple.

The centre, which will offer high quality office and collaboration space, is expected to be completed by the end of this year (2020). It will provide tailored support for entrepreneurs and small and medium sized businesses that have potential...

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The Box annouces full opening programme

The Box is the largest multi-disciplinary arts and heritage museum space opening anywhere in the UK in 2020. Originally three separate buildings, its ground-breaking design has completely transformed, extended and combined Plymouth’s former City Museum and Art Gallery, Central Library buildings and St Luke’s Church to create a cutting-edge, interactive cultural centre with 13 new galleries...

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