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Wire Fence Supports UK Wild Otter Trust with Fencing to Rebuild New Home

Wire Fence has supported UK Wild Otter Trust in North Devon, by providing a £1,256.64 discount on fencing materials, helping the charity rebuild its otter rehabilitation centre after needing to relocate from its previous site.

On 2nd October 2025, the Trust announced it had to move its...

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Free Separation Support For Devon Parents

Devon County Council Supports Free Support For Separating Parents in Devon

Working in partnership with the Devon based social enterprise OnlyMums & Dads a new project has been launched to give separating parents in Devon access to FREE webinars and FREE resource packs to support them in their separation.

Webinars are held every two weeks; everyone who attends receives a copy of the Resource Pack for Separating Parents in Devon. If parents don't want to...

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Have Your Say on the Updated Neighbourhood Plan for Clyst St Mary and Sowton

East Devon District Council invites public feedback on the revised Neighbourhood Plan for Clyst St Mary and Sowton, now open for consultation until 17 March 2025.

Bishops Clyst Parish Council has officially submitted the revised Neighbourhood Plan for Clyst St Mary and Sowton parishes to East Devon District Council. As part of the process, the council is now inviting the public to...

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EDDC Countryside Team Supports Young People Through Exeter Chiefs Engage Programme

The East Devon District Council Countryside Team recently welcomed a group of young people to Clyst Meadows Local Nature Reserve for a day of hands-on volunteering.

The Exeter Chiefs Engage Provision uses the values of rugby to inspire, support and educate young people aged 11-16 years old who are disengaged from mainstream education and in need of additional support, to regain...

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Drug dogs used to sniff out drugs on the railways in Torquay

Devon & Cornwall Police recently worked alongside British Transport Police (BTP) in a bid to target individuals using rail networks to transport drugs.

The operation took place in Torquay and involved a mixture of high visibility and plain clothes police officers deployed to the train station. Officers were joined by passive drugs dog ‘Polly’, who was placed at key entrances and...

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Exploring the Enchantment of Devon: Sacred and Magical Sites

Introduction to Devon's Mystical Landscape

Devon, a county in the South West of England, is not only known for its natural beauty but also for its deep connections to ancient history and mysticism. From prehistoric stone circles to holy wells, Devon's landscape is dotted with places that have inspired wonder and reverence for centuries. These sites are not just historical treasures but also...

Young people urged to catch up on missed HPV vaccines

YOUNG people in Devon are being urged to take up their HPV vaccine to guard against the virus that can lead to certain types of cancer.

HPV (human papillomavirus) is the name of a common group of viruses that are easy to catch through skin contact (usually when having sex).

All children aged 12 to 13 (school Year 8) are offered the HPV vaccine. However, if they missed...

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Festival-themed event to raise breast health awareness in Plymouth

Organised by University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Primrose Centre Breast Screening Nurse Kayleigh Davenport, Breast Fest 2025 aims to raise awareness about breast health and the importance of regular breast screening, while supporting the vital work of The Primrose Foundation.

Highlights of the festival-themed day include live entertainment with a variety of performances from...

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Honiton Minor Injuries Unit and X-Ray services temporarily relocate to Ottery St Mary

The Minor Injuries Unit at Honiton Hospital will be temporarily closed from Friday 21 February to allow for the installation of new radiology equipment at Honiton. The service is moving temporarily to Ottery St Mary Hospital, where it will be available 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm. The X-ray service is also moving from Monday 24 February.

The MIU and X-ray service will return to...

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Illegal vapes and cigarettes taken off the streets in Newton Abbot

£7,500 worth of suspected illegal tobacco, cigarettes and vapes were seized from a shop in Newton Abbot as part of a joint operation with Trading Standards and Devon & Cornwall Police.

The operation hauled in illicit tobacco products, including a total of 529 packs of cigarettes and 414 pouches of tobacco. Over 30 non-UK compliant vapes were also seized.

“These types of...

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Police disrupt organised crime groups as part of roads operation in Plymouth

A push to make roads safer in Plymouth has led to multiple arrests, drug seizures and cautions.

An operation on Wednesday 12 February, involved police officers setting up vehicle stop-check points in the Stonehouse area. There were two aims of the operation; to disrupt people linked with organised crime and to target individuals committing driving offences.

As a result of...

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