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Nearly £10m granted for East Devon community projects

Nearly £10million of major infrastructure projects across East Devon, including a new school, healthcare facilities, transport links, and sports facilities, have secured funding.

Several community projects submitted bids for a portion of the money from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), with a total funding ask of £17million, significantly exceeding the available funding of...

From Broadway tribute acts to thrilling exhibitions – why Devon is a key stop for art lovers

Devon has long been known as a county with lots to offer visitors and residents alike. This is easy to see when you consider the awesome destinations and lively places it has to explore. It’s also a county that is full of natural beauty, stunning landscapes and historical landmarks.

For many though, it’s the sheer range of things to do in Devon that helps it stand out. Playing games...

New platform launches to support people living with dementia and their carers

Vital new online tool provides clear, personalised guidance and practical help to those navigating life with dementia.

This week marks Dementia Action Week and the launch of a new web platform created to support people living with dementia and those who care for them.

Developed using lived experience and extensive research, the platform fills a gap in user-friendly online support,...

£1.5 million to empower Devon communities to act on climate issues

Communities across Devon are set to benefit from a major new climate action initiative thanks to £1.5 million in National Lottery funding.

The five-year project – Together for Tomorrow – will be led by Libraries Unlimited, the charity commissioned to run the libraries in Devon and Torbay, in partnership with CAG Devon, a vibrant network of grassroots sustainability groups supported...

Devon housebuilder donates £1,500 to local dance group

A Devon housebuilder has donated £1,500 to support a local dance project.

Redrow South West, the housebuilder behind the recently sold-out Romansfield development in Okehampton, has presented Okehampton Community Dance Project with a donation of £1,500 as part of their Community Fund initiative.

The annual fund, which first launched in 2023, aims to help local organisations...

The importance of a “timely” dementia diagnosis

The words “timely” and “early” are often used as if they mean the same thing, but when it comes to a dementia diagnosis, I think it’s important to understand the difference.

A timely diagnosis focuses on the individual taking into account their personal situation needs and preferences around when and how they receive the diagnosis. Early, on the other hand is more about the stage the...

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One in two adults in the South West don’t know one of the most common symptoms of dementia

This Dementia Action Week (19-24 May) Alzheimer’s Society is shining a light on the six most common symptoms of dementia and encouraging people to seek help if they spot these signs in themselves or a loved one.

Over 101,500 people are living with dementia in the South West of England and a third of them do not have a diagnosis. Yet, new research by the charity reveals that one in...

Inaugural line up for Plymouth Boat Fest revealed

Over 50 companies have signed up to exhibit at the inaugural Plymouth Boat Fest this June with displays ashore and on the water at Plymouth Yacht Haven.

Celebrating Plymouth’s diverse marine industry, the event features companies across the Westcountry’s leisure, commercial, technology, conservation and safety sectors. Tickets for the one-day festival on Saturday 21st June are free...

Ted Wragg Trust Students Conquer the Ten Tors Challenge

A record 134 students from seven schools within the Ted Wragg Trust successfully took on the legendary Ten Tors Challenge this past weekend, demonstrating outstanding resilience, teamwork and determination across the rugged landscapes of Dartmoor.

Representing 23 teams across 35, 45 and 55-mile routes, students from Exmouth Community College, Honiton Community College, Isca Academy,...

Six East Devon beaches win national awards

The beaches of Beer, Budleigh Salterton, Exmouth, Seaton, and Sidmouth have all achieved the prestigious Blue Flag and Seaside Award standards, with Sidmouth's Jacobs Ladder also earning a Seaside Award

For the past seven years, the Blue Flag has proudly flown during the bathing season at Exmouth, while Sidmouth marks its sixth, Seaton its fourth, and Beer its third year of...

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