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East Devon leisure services review

East Devon District Council is reviewing how its leisure centres are run so it can protect them for the long term and make sure residents continue to receive good quality services.

The tender process opened late last year and attracted interest from a number of potential operators. The...

Windrush-inspired play ‘Farewell Jamaica' comes to Moretonhampstead Library

The important story of the Windrush Generation is being brought to life at Moretonhampstead Library later this month ( Saturday 25th January 2025 ).

‘Farewell Jamaica’ follows a man as he leaves the Caribbean island in search of a brighter future to help rebuild England after WWII.

Written by Hayley-Ann Dunstan and performed by Nev Connor, the piece played to a full house at...

Work is underway on a congestion-busting scheme to extend Dinan Way in Exmouth

A ceremonial turf cutting has marked the occasion with Devon County Council Chairman John Hart joined by fellow councillors, David Reed MP for Exmouth and Exeter East, project partners and contractor Octavius Infrastructure Limited who will be carrying out the work.

UK Government funding was successfully secured for the scheme by the County Council and it is also being backed with...

Cranbrook celebrates landmark milestone with the opening of Morrisons supermarket

Cranbrook celebrates a landmark event, with its first large supermarket opening in the run up to Christmas and the town centre quickly taking shape.

The supermarket’s arrival is seen as a pivotal moment in the evolution of Cranbrook, which has been steadily developing since the first foundations were laid in 2011.

The new town has grown significantly, now having more than 3,...

Emotions ride high as SSAFA Devon delivers festive cheer

Volunteers from the Devon branch of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity pulled out all the stops with their now traditional Christmas hampers for veterans and their families.

Now in its 16th year, the scheme takes months of detailed planning – beginning in June – to ensure a seamless service. The bulk of the scheme is sponsored by an anonymous national charity, and is supported, too, by...

Share your memories of Devonport at special community event

People who live in or have a connection with Devonport are being invited to a special event at The Box on Saturday 11 January where they can share their memories, stories and objects.

The ‘Recent History Day’ is part of The Box’s programme marking the 200th anniversary of the founding of Devonport – once a separate town named Dock.

Over the last two centuries, the community...

Stop Blaming Home Education: Sara Sharif’s Tragedy and Systemic Failures

Stop Blaming Home Education: Sara Sharif’s Tragedy and Systemic Failures

The heartbreaking death of Sara Sharif has sent shockwaves across the nation, leaving an enduring sense of grief and anger. However, the aftermath of this tragedy has seen the government and media exploit Sara’s story to unfairly target the home education community, perpetuating harmful misconceptions while neglecting the true systemic failures that led to her untimely death.

The...

Devon and Cornwall police officer awarded KPM in New Year’s Honours

Retired Devon and Cornwall Detective Superintendent Mike West has been awarded the King’s Policing Medal in the New Year’s Honours list.

The honour which is awarded to members of the police service for a specially distinguished record in policing recognises Mike’s hard work and dedication to the communities he has served over a 30-year career.

Mike joined Devon and Cornwall...

Devon care home group wins big at national care awards

A Devon care home group has been crowned 'care employer of the year' at a recent UK awards ceremony.

Southern Healthcare won a total of five national awards at two glittering ceremonies in London and Leicester.

Teams of carers from Southern Healthcare’s award-winning care homes in Exeter, Plymouth, Seaton, and Dawlish. attended the National Care Awards at the Excel in London...

Friends of the Dart: Driving change for safer, cleaner waters

Friends of the Dart (FOD) celebrates a major milestone in the fight for cleaner, safer waters. A recent report by the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) underscores the urgent need for reform of England’s outdated Bathing Water Regulations, echoing FOD’s long-standing advocacy for inclusive and effective protections for water users and river ecosystems.

Achievements and...

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