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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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Devon holiday park strikes gold with Green Tourism Award

Ladram Bay Holiday Park in East Devon has achieved a distinguished Green Tourism Gold Award for its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

The multi-award-winning park took home the top band of accreditation after a rigorous assessment of evidence against 15 sustainability goals under three core pillars: People, Places, and Planet. Ladram Bay was commended for...

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Planning approved for 150-home development in Landkey

Regional housebuilder, Allison Homes South West has received planning approval for a new residential development in Landkey, North Devon, which will deliver 150 high-quality homes to the town, 30% of which will be affordable homes.

Construction is expected to begin this summer, with the first homes expected to be available in 2026, with the full neighbourhood due for completion by...

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Beer to Soberton: A Road Less Travelled

It’s the 16th of September 2016, and I’ve just made a decision that will alter the trajectory of my life in ways that I can’t possibly fathom right now. I’ve decided to give up drinking. I had a feeling it might come to this, and believe me, I’ve done my best to avoid it. After all, what thirty-two-year-old wilfully chooses a life of abject boredom and eternal FOMO. Life without booze was...

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Princess Theatre Christmas panto cast announcement

Back by popular demand, Michael Neilson and Matthew Curnier are returning to Torquay for this years Christmas panto, Sleeping Beauty! This will be Michael's third year back at the Princess Theatre, Torquay having starred as Dame Derriere in Beauty and the Beast in 2023, Dame Trott in Jack and the Beanstalk in 2024. He returns to Torquay this Christmas as Nurse Nellie. Michael said: "I'm so...

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Holiday the Sustainable Way: The UK’s First Entirely Solar-Powered Holiday Caravan is in the English Riviera

Beverley Holidays Caravan Park, nestled in the English Riviera, unveils the brand-new Signature Eco and leads the way in eco-tourism

Situated amidst the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark renowned for its stunning coastline, Beverley Holidays is leading the way in eco-tourism in 2025, with the UK’s first ever entirely solar powered caravan, created in a collaboration with Victory...

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James Barr’s ‘Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex to My Mum)’ comes to Plymouth

Multi-award-winning comedian, podcaster ( A Gay And A NonGay ), radio presenter (The Hits Radio Breakfast Show), TV Host - and gay icon! - James Barr is delighted to be bringing his fearless, critically acclaimed stand-up show Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex to My Mum) to Plymouth - fresh from rave reviews at Edinburgh and Adelaide Fringe Festivals.

He can count major names in...

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Cancer Lifeline South West Invites Families to Enjoy Life Changing Springtime Fun at Ugbrooke House

Cancer Lifeline South West (CLSW) is looking forward to a day of laughter, entertainment, and community spirit as it hosts its first ever Family Fun Day on Sunday 27th April, in the name of community and fundraising.

The event will take place in the beautiful grounds of Ugbrooke House, near Newton Abbot, and promises a packed programme of activities for all ages. Doors open at 11am and...

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Call out for ACED Volunteer of the Year 2025

Arts, culture and heritage organisations and festivals in East Devon are invited to nominate their Volunteer of the Year 2025.

Arts & Culture East Devon (ACED) is requesting nominations for ACED Volunteer of the Year 2025. The award recognises a volunteer’s outstanding contribution to an arts / heritage organisation or festival and recognises the impact they have made to the East...

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NHS in Devon prepares for Easter weekend

The NHS in Devon is preparing for the start of the holiday season, as the first of many visitors start to arrive for the Easter weekend.

Visitors and local people are being encouraged to make best use of health services, especially as the Easter bank holiday weekend is a four-day break (18 – 21 April 2025).

The message is that urgent and emergency health care will be there...

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Young Plymouth man wins prestigious king's trust award

Brandon, 23 from Plymouth has been named as the winner of an award from The King’s Trust after overcoming immense challenges he faced being born blind and struggling to gain employment, to go on to create his own business which specialises in Braille greeting cards and translation.

The King’s Trust and TK Maxx & Homesense Awards recognise young people who have succeeded against...

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