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Arla supporting charities in Devon to increase access to daily dairy

Charities in Devon are receiving support from dairy cooperative Arla to help those in need increase their intake of dairy.

As part of a nationwide initiative to ensure fresh dairy provision in charities, local schemes including The Village Hub and Mutley Baptist Church will benefit from the donation of fully-stocked-and-sponsored fridges from Arla.

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South Devon Railway’s Just the Ticket for Free Kids Travel and Halloween Fun this Half-Term

Families looking for a memorable half-term adventure can head to South Devon Railway from 27th October to 3rd November for a week of scenic steam train rides and Halloween-themed activities - with the added bonus that kids travel free.

This special promotion, running throughout the half-term break, invites families to enjoy a spooky but family-friendly experience aboard the heritage...

West of England line between Axminster and Exeter to close for two weeks for important upgrade work

Buses will replace trains between Axminster and Exeter St Davids from Saturday 9 November to Friday 22 November inclusive while Network Rail engineers install a mile of new track through Honiton Tunnel.

Over a two-week period engineers replace the existing 50-year-old track through the tunnel, as well as installing new sleepers and ballast.

The existing track is coming to...

New Partnership Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence Across Devon and Cornwall launches

The Bridge Project South West is proud to be taking on the delivery of the Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Service across Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. This exciting new partnership brings together the expertise of seven organisations to help survivors of sexual violence get justice. Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs) offer free, impartial, confidential support to...

Financial boost for Broadclyst football

One of the leading developers behind the Cranbrook expansion scheme has donated £650 to Broadclyst Youth Football Club’s Under 12s team.

Persimmon Homes South West handed over the cheque at the teams playing fields, with the funds going towards new kits for players, which will be emblazoned with the company’s logo next season.

The Under 12s team have been together since they...

Spooktacular new trail at The Donkey Sanctuary this October

There’s a new spooky adventure awaiting visitors at The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth this October.

The Trick or Trot Halloween Trail is the perfect excuse for getting the family out in the autumnal air to explore the sanctuary and search for pumpkins that hide a trick or treat for the resident donkeys.

By guessing what is a trick or treat for the donkeys, this family...

Taylor Wimpey to bring new homes to Collaton St Mary this year

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey is preparing for the launch of St Mary View, its latest development of high quality homes, in Collaton St Mary later this year.

St Mary View is due to launch in December and will comprise 73 three, four and five-bedroom homes off Kirkham Fold, Totnes Road. Taylor Wimpey underwent a detailed design process in order to come up with a proposal that reflected...

Plymouth new George Street Mcdonald's welcomes back customers after "convenience of the future" restaurant redesign

McDonald’s on New George Street in Plymouth, which is owned and operated by local Franchisee David Wynne, has reopened after a ‘Convenience of the Future’ redesign, which promises to deliver a better customer experience for all.

With consumers increasingly looking for greater speed, efficiency and choice when ordering their food, McDonald’s ambitious ‘Convenience of the Future’...

Plymouth Marjon University joins forces with Barbican Theatre in major new partnership

In an exciting collaboration, Plymouth Marjon University has partnered with the Barbican Theatre in a five-year deal to bring an array of new shows and performances to the University’s Quad Theatre. This partnership aims to enhance the cultural landscape of Plymouth’s northern quarter, offering greater access to live performances while supporting emerging talent and community engagement....

Dartmouth Pupils Make it Count with Research in to Calorie Labelling

Pupils from Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West, have taken part in a meeting of the Young Person’s Advisory Group (YPAG) this term.

The Dartmouth Young Person’s Advisory Group (YPAG) was set up as a collaboration between the students from Dartmouth Academy and University of Exeter Medical School in early 2022.

The pupils act as invaluable advisors to researchers...

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