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RS Pulse 63 at Salcombe Harbour

Salcombe Harbour Takes Delivery of Zero-Emissions RS Pulse 63 from RS Electric Boats

RS Electric Boats delivered their state-of-the-art RS Pulse 63 electric RIB to Salcombe Harbour on Friday 14th March 2025. The delivery took place under bright sunny skies, creating the perfect setting for a smooth handover of this innovative vessel.

RS Electric Boats’ Managing Director, Alex Newton-Southon, and Head of Electrical Engineering, Alex Middleton, were on-site to guide...

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Debut book for Devon-born writer

A Devon born writer, who grew up and went to school in the county, has written a book.

Linda Jones, who was born in Plymouth in 1942, has written The Bird Rules – OK!, a collection of poetry and short stories, published by Tim Saunders Publications.

“My start in life was surrounded by bombed houses,” recalls Linda. “Dad was a Naval man. He had served a long term of duty on...

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First Chance to ‘Fly Through’ New Homes Development in Colyton

A digital flythrough showing how a development of new homes in Colyton will look has been released by Exeter-based housebuilder, Wain Homes.

Wain Homes is launching its Maple Cross development, featuring a range of 72 highly energy efficient two, three, four and five-bedroom homes on Sidmouth Road, on 22nd March.

Ahead of the release of the first homes for sale, Wain has...

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Tilia Homes offers women in Devon site management experience

Tilia Homes, part of the untypical group, is encouraging women to apply for site management experience as part of the Women into Home Building (WiHB) programme.

The funded three-week programme includes an initial week of online training and insight sessions, followed by a two-week work experience placement. The programme also offers contributions towards travel and childcare costs...

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Work to start on key road for Plymouth and South Devon Freeport growth

Construction of a key link to a major site within the Plymouth and South Devon (PASD) Freeport is getting underway. Partners from the Freeport today (Thursday 13 March) came together to mark the start of work on the spine road which will connect to the Freeport’s largest tax site at Langage, near Plymouth, and unlock almost eight hectares of employment land. The Devon County Council scheme is...

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Step into the Past: National Trust Seeks Volunteers for New Guided Walks in Branscombe 

The National Trust is launching a free, regular guided walk through the historic village of Branscombe and is inviting enthusiastic volunteers to help bring local stories to life.

As part of the Walk With Us initiative, the National Trust aims to create a nationwide network of guided walks. These walks not only encourage people to connect with their local landscapes but also help...

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Devon Air Ambulance community landing site now operational in Central Park.

On the heels of their first Community Landing Site in Plymouth, Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) have now opened their second Community Landing Site in Plymouth. The site at Central Park is now operational for their crews to use if required.

The charity’s 204th surveyed landing site will enable their aircraft to land quickly and safely in the densely populated and heavily urbanised city of...

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Accomplish Group Celebrates the Opening of Monterey View in Torbay

A CELEBRATORY ribbon-cutting ceremony has marked the opening of a brand new supported living service in Devon.

Guests gathered for the event, held to mark the official opening of Monterey View, a new service in Torbay which will support up to 11 people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs.

VIP guest and Torbay Council Civic Mayor, Hannah Stevens,...

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Cyber Security Suite Launch at City College Plymouth Marks New Era in Digital Skills Training

City College Plymouth has proudly launched its cutting-edge Cyber Security Suite, further cementing its reputation as a leader in digital education. This milestone comes as the College celebrates being awarded the prestigious 2024/25 AoC Beacon Award for Digital Innovation - a national recognition of excellence in further education.

The new Cyber Security Suite has been designed to...

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Plymouth Oddfellows Gather at Edgcumbe Court

On a bright and sunny day, members of the Oddfellows Friendly Society in Plymouth came together at Edgcumbe Court for a regular meeting of the Pride of the West with Saint Andrew’s Oddfellows Lodge. After coffee, the meeting commenced under the leadership of Brenda Lowe, the Noble Grand – chairperson - who expressed her gratitude to the Immediate Past Noble Grand, Michael O’Leary, for his...

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