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McDonald's Tiverton reopens following refurbishment

McDonald’s in Tiverton, at Tiverton Retail Park, which is owned and operated by local Franchisee, David Shawyer, has reopened after a ‘Convenience of the Future’ redesign, which promises to deliver a better customer experience for all.

At the reopening, David and his team were joined...

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Devon Contract Waste supports Donate IT with ReTech to Empower Young People in Education

Devon Contract Waste (DCW) is excited to launch ReTech, a reuse service taking customers unwanted Laptop’s, Tablets and Smart phones, donating them to people experiencing hardship across Devon.

The service is delivered in partnership with Blackmore who securely remove and prepare all suitable devices for reuse. This initiative will help tackle digital isolation, supporting young people...

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Military veteran tells his story of when he signed up to the forces and the support he receives from LiveWest

Mark Cawley, who serviced in the Royal Navy as a Senior Service for just short of nine years, lives in one of LiveWest’s supported housing accommodation designed to support military veterans.

Driven by early ambitions and a strong desire to join the Navy, Mark grew up in a family with deep military roots—his grandfather served 38 years in the Royal Navy, and his father was a Royal...

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Exmouth Good Afternoon Choir

Exmouth Good Afternoon Choir celebrated Christmas in style with their inaugural concert taking place on 9 December with the children of Withycombe Raleigh C of E Primary School as their special guests attended by the Mayor of Exmouth, Councillor Graham Deasy.

The choir is a fun and friendly, mixed-voice, non-audition, community choir lead by Craig Northway and is back singing after...

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Heylo and Allison Homes bring new wave of affordable coastal living to Devon

A recent study reveals that homes near some of Britain’s beaches command an average premium of 20% compared to similar inland properties*, highlighting the growing demand and cost of coastal living. Providing a more accessible way to enjoy life by the sea, Heylo has partnered with Allison Homes to deliver a new wave of affordable homes across three developments along the sought-after Devon...

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Butterfly Lodge dancing: Susie Bickford and her mother-in-law Chris Bickford

Plymouth care home residents celebrate with song and dance

Residents at a care home in St Budeaux, Plymouth, are now fully into the swing of this year’s festive celebrations and making the most of every opportunity to sing and dance, according to the team who support them.

Butterfly Lodge’s calendar of seasonal activities, specially devised to cater for the interests of all residents, has been running since the beginning of December, with...

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Channel 4’s The Dog House is looking for local applicants

Rehoming charities across Devon are facing an unprecedented surge in demand, and now the makers of Channel 4’s BAFTA-nominated The Dog House are keen to hear from people in Devon who may be thinking about adopting a rescue dog and would be open to sharing their reasons why. The team are looking for first-time dog owners, families, individuals, people looking for a companion for an existing...

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Rainy-day treats in Devon: Small comforts that don’t break the bank

Devon’s reputation for big skies and dramatic coastline is well-earned, but so is its reputation for sideways rain. When another grey front rolls in from the Atlantic, the choice is often stark. Either spend some money you don’t really have on a big day out, or stay at home and stare at the damp washing.

It doesn’t have to be either-or. With the cost of living still biting, more...

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CORRIDOR OF POWER - Award-winning author Iain Peters (middle) with charity representative Dr Kim Bond and Enable Law partner Gary Walker.JPG

Devon author hailed as 'inspirational' for award-winning book on overcoming childhood abuse

A Devon author has been praised as “inspirational” for his award-winning book which charts how a sense of adventure helped him overcome the torment of childhood sexual abuse.

Iain Peters was the centre of attention at a celebratory event organised by an Exeter-based lawyer after land the prestigious 2025 Boardman Tasker Award for Mountain Literature.

Iain teamed up with Enable...

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18 Dec 2025 Cranbrook Leisure Centre project progresses, with design work underway

Design work is underway for a new leisure centre, a key addition to Cranbrook’s expanding town centre, with proposals including a 25-metre and learner pool, gym, fitness studios, soft play, and a café.

Residents’ feedback will help shape the proposals for the new leisure centre, so that these facilities meet the needs of a growing population, expected to reach more than 20,000 people...

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The 12 strays of Christmas

Do you have room at the inn for 12 stray animals that are among a record number of rescued cats searching for homes at a Plymouth charity this Christmas?

Woodside Animal Welfare Sanctuary, on the edge of Plympton, is experiencing its busiest winter on record for rescued cats, with more than 100 onsite.

An unusually high number of these animals are strays, including several...

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Woodhayes
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