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The lifesaving impact of Devon Air Ambulance’s Volunteer Responder Scheme 

Following the launch of the Volunteer Responder Scheme (VRS) earlier this year clinicians have already responded to 41 cases and made a lifesaving difference.

Devon Air Ambulance Specialist and Advanced Paramedics in Critical Care not only dedicate their work to bringing advanced care to patients in time-critical situations, but they are also donating their free time to the cause as...

Domestic abuse charity in Cornwall and Devon receives funding boost from local housebuilder

A charity supporting people in Devon and Cornwall who have been affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence has received a cash boost from a leading housebuilder.

First Light has secured a £1,000 donation from Persimmon Homes Cornwall and West Devon.

The organisation helps thousands of adults and children in the South West every year to lead safer lives, free from...

Trading Standards warn of loan sharks as households borrow to meet rising costs

More than a quarter of people are resorting to using credit cards to buy food, and a fifth have borrowed money in order to pay for rising prices, it’s reported .

A poll by Ipsos, carried out for Sky News, shows that 18 per cent of respondees have borrowed money in the last year to pay for rising costs of living.

“Borrowing from reputable sources is one thing, but people, who...

Cullompton's new railway station 'still on track'

By Ollie Heptinstall, local democracy reporter

The proposed new Cullompton railway station is still thought to be on track for a 2025 opening.

At a full meeting on Wednesday [26 October], Mid Devon District Council leader Bob Deed told councillors that Network Rail is leading projects to reopen stations at Cullompton and Wellington “with a view to opening both stations in...

Fire service asks the public to avoid home bonfires and fireworks

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is reminding the public to stay safe around bonfire night by avoiding bonfires and fireworks at home.

The safest way to enjoy bonfire night is to attend an organised display. Home bonfires and fireworks can cause incidents and injury, putting pressure on the emergency services.

Ros Clarke, group manager for prevention, said: “...

Tripadvisor award for The Donkey Sanctuary’s restaurant

The Donkey Sanctuary’s restaurant The Kitchen has picked up a Travellers’ Choice Award from the online travel and review company Tripadvisor.

The awards celebrate businesses that have consistently received great reviews from their customers over the past 12 months, and the onsite restaurant at the Sidmouth sanctuary is among those for 2022.

Lisa Keech, Front and Back of...

Exeter animal lovers raise over £55,000 for Battersea at Muddy Dog Challenge

Pet lovers in Exeter have raised over £55,000 by taking part in Battersea’s Muddy Dog Challenge - one of the UK’s biggest obstacle courses where members of the public can take part with their dog.  

520 participants came together at Escot House, Devon on Saturday (29 October) in a fun-packed day full of mud, sweat and cheers. The event has so far raised a total of £58,024 which will...

More than 70 roles on offer as Drake Circus hosts jobs fair

JD Sports, Next and Las Iguanas, along with other retailers and hospitality venues, will be taking part in a jobs fair at Drake Circus on Wednesday 2nd November.

Offering over 70 full-time and part-time roles for Christmas and beyond, representatives from a range of retailers and hospitality venues across Drake Circus and The Barcode will be available on the day to provide further...

Childline launches campaign to help children at risk of sexual exploitation

New analysis by the NSPCC of police recorded crime data reveals the number of crimes with an element of child sexual exploitation in the South West has almost tripled within the last year.

During 2021/22, a total of 3,866 crimes were recorded by Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Devon and Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset Police forces, compared to 1,383 offences in 2020/21*

In the...

Work begins on new £112k games area at Newton Poppleford

A new £112,000 games area which will be able to host walking and regular netball and football will be open for the New Year, if all goes to plan.

Construction work, at the Newton Poppleford Playing Field, off Back Lane, began today (Monday, 24 October) and will continue for the next eight weeks – weather permitting.

The project, being led by Newton Poppleford and Harpford...

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