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A bank of solar panels against the sky

An industrialised solar farm landscape looms near Holsworthy in northwest Devon

Proposals for the latest and largest solar farm in Devon, adjacent to an existing one, would transform the pastoral scenery between Holsworthy and Bude into an ugly landscape of solar panels and security fencing stretching across 28 fields.

The Devon branch of the countryside charity CPRE says the rural vistas people have come to cherish more than ever during the pandemic will be...

School minibus involved in collision, Holsworthy

Police are currently dealing with a road traffic collision at Holsworthy Beacon, Holsworthy, involving a school minibus which has collided with a lorry and a building.

At around 3.45pm on Tuesday 25 March, the minibus was involved in a collision witn a lorry which was carrying a crane and a the Old Post Office at Holsworthy Beacon.

Around 15 children were on the minibus, but...

Music at Deer Park Nursing Home

Emma helps access precious musical memories

When singer Emma Louise Richards first sang for residents at Holsworthy’s Deer Park Nursing Home they were so enthused by her music they made the staff promise to have her back again, and now she’s a firm favourite.

Alyce Barber, Deer Park’s activities co-ordinator, said: “Emma sings songs from a wide range of eras, and residents join in and sing along with her. She takes their...

Holsworthy CoE Primary School singing to residents

New Holsworthy Nursing Home Residents Forge Links With Local Schoolchildren

Newly arrived residents at a recently-opened dementia care home in Holsworthy have enjoyed meeting local primary school pupils who visited to serenade them with a “beautifully rehearsed” selection of carols and Christmas songs.

Suzanne Evans, manager of Deer Park Nursing Home, said: “The children brought such joy to our ladies and gents, and we all enjoyed their performance very much...

Amanda Williams, deputy manager Deer Park Nursing Home, Holsworthy

Management team now complete for Deer Park Nursing Home

With the staff recruitment drive for Holsworthy’s Deer Park Nursing Home now in full swing ahead of the home’s opening later this year, operators Camelot Care have confirmed its management team is now complete with the appointment of both manager and deputy.

Amanda Williams has been selected as the home’s new deputy manager, joining manager Suzanne Evans whose appointment was announced...

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