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Devon housebuilder donates to local dance group

Devon housebuilder donates £1,500 to local dance group

A Devon housebuilder has donated £1,500 to support a local dance project.

Redrow South West, the housebuilder behind the recently sold-out Romansfield development in Okehampton, has presented Okehampton Community Dance Project with a donation of £1,500 as part of their Community Fund initiative.

The annual fund, which first launched in 2023, aims to help local organisations...

Ted Wragg Trust Students Conquer the Ten Tors Challenge

A record 134 students from seven schools within the Ted Wragg Trust successfully took on the legendary Ten Tors Challenge this past weekend, demonstrating outstanding resilience, teamwork and determination across the rugged landscapes of Dartmoor.

Representing 23 teams across 35, 45 and 55-mile routes, students from Exmouth Community College, Honiton Community College, Isca Academy,...

Six East Devon beaches win national awards

The beaches of Beer, Budleigh Salterton, Exmouth, Seaton, and Sidmouth have all achieved the prestigious Blue Flag and Seaside Award standards, with Sidmouth's Jacobs Ladder also earning a Seaside Award

For the past seven years, the Blue Flag has proudly flown during the bathing season at Exmouth, while Sidmouth marks its sixth, Seaton its fourth, and Beer its third year of...

“I remember dancing in the street with my sisters”: Devon Care Teams Bring VE Day to Life for Customers

In celebration of the 80th anniversary of VE Day last week, care teams from home care provider Bluebird Care across Devon pulled out all the stops to honour the wartime generation with a series of heart-warming tributes and gatherings.

Across Exeter and Exmouth, the Care Professionals made it their mission to ensure that every customer, no matter where they lived or how they received...

Countryside Team Welcomes Strong Start to Spring

The East Devon District Council Countryside team is celebrating a successful start to the spring season, with record-breaking visitor numbers at Seaton Wetlands and a programme of sold-out events.

During the Easter school holidays, Seaton Wetlands welcomed 8108 visitors - a 10% increase compared to 2024 - with nearly 2,000 arriving over the Easter weekend alone.

One of the...

Devonshire freemasons support Cardiology Department Derriford Hospital in Plymouth.

Devonshire Freemasons have presented A cheque for £1,000 to Dr. Venk Suresh, Consultant Cardiologist, and other members of the Cardiology Team at Derriford hospital in Plymouth.

The Department of Cardiology at Plymouth’s Derriford hospital works exceptionally hard, treating our community throughout Devonshire, often with lifesaving surgery. In appreciation of the work done in this...

Exmouth Community College Sixth Formers Make Waves with Beach Clean Up

Sixth Form students and tutors from Exmouth Community College have rolled up their sleeves and taken to the shoreline for a sun-soaked beach clean this term, combining environmental action with a celebration of student led fundraising.

In addition to collecting litter and helping protect the local coastline, students proudly handed over £563.68 raised this academic year to Surfers...

South West netball team score developer donation

Persimmon Homes South West has donated £1,000 to Teignmouth Thunderbirds Netball Club CASC as they became the latest winners of the developer’s Community Champions scheme.

The club – known as the TBirds – is an award-winning, not-for-profit grassroots community netball club that began 10 years ago, which has welcomed over a thousand players since its establishment.

The...

Reform UK Devon elects Michael Fife Cook as group leader on council

Reform UK Devon county councillors have elected Michael Fife Cook, councillor for Yelverton Rural, as group leader following a meeting of councillors.

Michael was born into poverty in an old caravan with no wheels or tyres and no running water or electricity. Despite this, he was the first in his family to go to university. He then joined the RAF and upon leaving worked in a sand...

Dynamic fit20 leadership duo set sights on 20 studios in 10 years

Duncan Attwood promotes Peter Eggleston to General Manager of fit20’s Exeter and Torquay studios

fit20 Exeter and Torquay is pleased to announce the promotion of Peter Eggleston to General Manager of both studios, marking a key milestone in the continued growth of the innovative fitness franchise across Devon.

Peter, who joined fit20 Exeter in 2019 as its first personal trainer, now...

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