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Advice issued to be prepared for possibility of snow

The current cold snap is bringing a risk of snow overnight and into tomorrow morning.

With a Yellow Weather Warning for snow issued by the Met Office covering from 5am tomorrow morning (Thursday 21 November) until 3pm tomorrow afternoon, Devon County Council’s...

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Devon Carers helps unpaid carers ‘recognise their rights’

Making sure unpaid carers across Devon are aware of their legal entitlements is top of the agenda on Carers Rights Day this month, following a report earlier this year that evidenced the daily experiences of hundreds of carers in the county and the toll looking after a partner, family member or friend can take on them.

Westbank Community Health and Care’s Devon Carers service has been...

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North Devon pottery sale exceeds expectations

A curated collection of North Devon pottery spanning several generations of the Fishley family of potters fetched twice the estimated auction value.

Sold by Chilcotts Auctioneers at their most recent Ceramics & Glass, Pictures & Works of Art; Good Antiques & 20th Century Design auction, the collection of over 80 items achieved an impressive £16,655.

It included some...

The King’s Trust rolls out support for youth entrepreneurship in partnership with LDC

Youth charity The King’s Trust has today announced the South West roll-out of Business Advance, a programme designed and developed in partnership with LDC, to help young entrepreneurs sustain and grow their businesses through the first three years of trading.

Business Advance is an extension of The King’s Trust’s Enterprise programme, which helps young people from all walks of life,...

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Celebrations mark completion of first phase of Restoring Stover Park Project

A celebration has been held at Stover Country Park near Newton Abbot today (Friday 15 November) to mark the completion of the first phase of improvements made through the Restoring Stover Park Project.

Invited guests attended the event to officially unveil a number of the Restoring Stover Park Project schemes which have been made possible thanks to a grant of £2,084,600 from The...

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Experience the Magic of a Victorian Christmas and Winter Lights at Knightshayes

Knightshayes National Trust is gearing up for a season of warming winter festivities. From 16 November to 5 January, the house will be decked out for a Victorian Christmas, with the gardens and house exterior illuminated on select evenings for Winter Lights.

‘It’s so wonderful seeing Knightshayes decorated and glowing for Christmas’, says Claire Forkes, Visitor Operations &...

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Devon Procures £200K in Funding For Eco Grants

Devon has received a lucrative grant for sustainable installations for the assessment and potential development of sustainable energy projects. By using sustainable technologies, Devon can decrease carbon output while also generating inexpensive energy through solar panels and other sustainable technologies. This is part of South West Net Zero Hub's Local Net Zero Capacity and Development...

Festive Adventure awaits as garden centre hosts fundraiser for Hospiscare

Otter Garden Centres in Ottery St Mary is holding a special Christmas event this December - with all proceeds going to Hospiscare.

It’s the latest step in fundraising for Otter’s charity of the year, Hospiscare, which the family-run garden centre business has supported since 2019. It is also part of Otter’s 60 Good Deeds, celebrating its sixtieth anniversary by giving back to the local...

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Revealed: The top 50 things that make a house feel like home in Devon

A comfy sofa, family photos and marking children’s height on the walls have been revealed among the top things that those in Devon say make a house feel like home.

New research from leading housebuilder Redrow, which has a number of developments across the region, including Saxon Brook and St Micheal’s Meadow in Exeter, has unveiled the top 50* things that those in Devon feel are key...

A successful collaboration between Skills Launchpad Plymouth and The National Careers Service

The National Careers Service in the Southwest has seen a remarkable success through its ongoing partnership with Skills Launchpad Plymouth, the city’s one-stop-shop for skills, training, education, careers and jobs.

This collaborative effort has proven to be a crucial resource for those seeking skills, training, and career development, as together, professionals are helping to bridge...

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5 Reasons Pets are a Wonderful Addition to Wedding Stationery

In recent years, one delightful trend has gained popularity in the world of bespoke wedding stationery: featuring beloved pets. Wedding stationery designers have been asked to incorporate furry companions into couples' big day in wonderfully unique and creative ways. While pets may not always be able to attend the ceremony, their presence can still be felt through beautifully crafted...

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