Devon

Local Dental Practice Invests £68,000 in State-of-the-Art Facility to Enhance Patient Care

Ashbury Dental Care proudly announces the opening of their new, state-of-the-art dental surgery, representing a significant investment in advanced dental care for the local community. Situated in Budleigh Salterton, this investment ensures that patients will benefit from reduced waiting times and increased availability for routine dental appointments.

Dr Aynoa Lecea, General Dental...

Devon Air Ambulance open brand new charity shop on Crediton High Street

Devon Air Ambulance are looking forward to opening the doors of a brand-new charity shop in Crediton to local people and visitors this weekend, with a special launch event taking place at 10am on Friday 6th September. This new charity shop in the heart of Crediton High Street, was previously occupied by Exeter Leukemia Fund (ELF). Visitors will be delighted to see it kitted out with...

East Devon District Council and contractor Liberty to host Gas Safety Week event in Honiton

Property services business Liberty has pledged its support for Gas Safety Week (9-15 September 2024) and will be working in partnership with East Devon District Council to raise awareness about the importance of gas safety in Honiton.

Liberty and East Devon District Council will be delivering a presentation to residents on the importance of gas safety and answer any questions they...

Scaling new heights: Funeral arranger heading to Mount Everest for a good cause

A funeral arranger from Devon is embarking on an extraordinary journey to raise funds for charity.

Rachel Schofield, 50, will be trekking to Mount Everest Base Camp in November this year. Rachel, who has worked as a funeral arranger for Co-op Funeralcare in Newton Abbot since 2022, will take on the climb not only as a personal challenge, but also to fundraise for the member-owned...

Dartmouth Food Festival celebrates 20th anniversary this October

Dartmouth Food Festival (25th – 27th October 2024) is well-known as one of the most prestigious food festivals in the country and is always credited with an unrivalled line up of chef talent and a feast of entertainment.

This year the Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary and is excited to welcome names including Saturday Kitchen’s Matt Tebbutt, Professor Tim Spector, award-...

Winter and spring downpours could lead to a vibrant autumn, says Forestry England

Forestry England says the higher-than-average rainfall this year, particularly in the spring, has led to a lush growth in the nation’s forests.

These leaves, now full of sugars, could result in a spectacular autumn display. However, just how vibrant the autumn colours will be dependent on the weather we have in the coming months.

Data * from the Met Office shows that most...

Devonia spring water introduces new website

Devon-based bottled water brand, Devonia is delighted to announce the launch of its new website incorporating the new branding which was introduced earlier this year.

The new platform has been developed with a focus on enhancing customer experience and to showcase to consumers Devonia’s collect, wash, reuse process, which ensures its bottles are refilled on average eight times. Key...

British Gas Energy Trust encourages pensioners to apply for energy support this winter

The British Gas Energy Trust is now offering energy debt grants up to £1,700 for both British Gas and non-British Gas customers with debt on a credit or pre-payment meter account.

The reopening of Individuals and Families Fund will be welcomed by many, at a time that changes to the Winter Fuel Payments means an estimated 10 million elderly people are no longer eligible for this form...

Devon named as one of the UK's most caring places

Kind-hearted Devon has been named one of the most caring places in the UK, according to the country’s leading charitable giving initiative, the Movement for Good Awards.

Listed in 9th place according to the new research, residents have shown their love for charitable causes, submitting nearly 57,390 nominations to the annual awards over the last five years, which amounts to 4.8% of...

New choir launches in Devon

If you love to sing and have always wondered what it’s like to join a community CHOIR, now’s the chance to find out! The new NO-AUDITION Torquay Good Afternoon Choir starts on Thursday September 5 from 2pm-4pm at St John the Apostle Church TQ1 1BJ and there’s a warm welcome to go along and find out more. Bath-based music man Grenville Jones started his Good Afternoon Choirs 15 years ago and...

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