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Free therapeutic swimming classes for local people living with Parkinson's

Plymouth Active is offering a series of free therapeutic swimming sessions, including the use of the Good Boost to help more people living with Parkinson’s across Devon and the South West to get back into swimming.

When : Every Friday from 13.45pm to 14.45pm - Starting...

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Call to avoid Wildlife Refuges as flocks of overwintering birds return to the Exe Estuary

Flocks of visitors will soon be joined by flocks of birds enjoying the water and riverbanks of the Exe Estuary.

This annual event means that from 15 September to 31 December, the Exmouth Wildlife Refuge becomes active, marked with signage and yellow “WR” buoys. The Dawlish Warren Refuge is active all year round. South East Devon Wildlife ask everyone to avoid these refuges from land...

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Harry Redknapp returns to kick off the search in Plymouth to find worst performing football team

PLYMOUTH’S wannabe soccer stars have the chance to be mentored by former Premiership manager Harry Redknapp and a host of top-tier talent.

Harry is searching for a struggling grassroots football team to manage through the season of a lifetime, with elite training and money-can’t-buy experiences.

Amateur clubs from Plymouth and the surrounding area can put themselves forward...

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Is pollution in UK rivers and lakes causing illness?

Researchers at the University of Exeter need your help to better understand the health effects of recreational visits to freshwater locations in the UK. We are looking for swimmers who recently visited rivers, lakes, or quarries and participants who did not participate in water-based recreation (comparator group) to complete a short online questionnaire (10 minutes, or less) about their health...

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Cash seized from criminals helps to create new skate park in South Molton

Police funding has helped a new skate park in South Molton get off the ground so youngsters and other age groups in the area have somewhere new to enjoy.

The new venue officially opened in late July and is situated on an old industrial site in East Street. Previously skaters were only holding sessions at the local pannier market.

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Help RGB Building Supplies raise funds for Jack's life-saving treatment

RGB Building Supplies is calling on the community to support its fundraising efforts for young Somerset boy Jack Gyde who urgently needs life-saving medical treatment in America.

At just five years old, Jack was diagnosed with stage 4 high-risk neuroblastoma, a severe type of cancer that develops in nerve cells. He is undergoing treatment, which will include intense chemotherapy,...

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Police funding will help protect more people and pets from domestic abuse

Devon & Cornwall Police has given funding to a charity which helps protect people and their pets across the two counties. Refuge4Pets applied for a donation from the Proceeds of Crime Act fund (POCA) which seizes cash and assets from criminals and hands them over to community groups and good causes.

Refuge4Pets provides a specialist animal fostering service across Devon and...

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Pop in to see how East Devon’s new community could look

A public open day will be held on 16 September at Westpoint Centre for residents to find out how a new community in the nearby area could look.

As part of work on its new Local Plan, East Devon District Council (EDDC) has identified that a second new community in East Devon will be required to fulfil housing need.

This new community will be designed to create a self-...

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Local environmental charity launches Defend Devon campaign

Devon CPRE, the local branch of the countryside charity CPRE, has taken to the road this summer, encouraging people who care about the future of Devon’s countryside to get involved in its latest campaign and become Devon Defenders.

The charity has taken its rallying cry to three agricultural shows in different parts of the county- Dartmoor’s Chagford Show, the Yealmpton Show in the...

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A Feast for the Senses: Powderham Food Festival Returns

The much-anticipated Powderham Food Festival is back, promising a mouthwatering celebration of the finest food and drink the South West has to offer.

Taking place over two days, 5th - 6th October from 10am to 5pm, this year’s event is set to showcase over 100 of the finest food and drink producers from Devon and beyond.

Nestled in the stunning grounds of Powderham Castle,...

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Food Drink Devon Announces This Year’s Exceptional Finalists

As anticipation starts to build for this year's annual Food Drink Devon Awards in October, Food Drink Devon has unveiled the shortlist of finalists for its prestigious awards. Since entries closed in April, a distinguished panel of judges and industry experts has evaluated an extraordinary number of entries sampling over 340 products, visiting 107 hospitality venues, exploring 17 retail...

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