Devon

Plymouth shoppers thanked for generous Winter Food Collection support as more than 4,000 meals donated

Stores in Plymouth have been overwhelmed by the generosity of customers who donated at the Tesco Winter Food Collection.

There were 4,161 meals’ worth of long-life food items donated at the collection between 25-30 November in the city’s stores.

Every item donated in Plymouth provides much-needed support for charities FareShare and Trussell in the run-up to Christmas....

Wiltshire Farm Foods North Devon Spreads Festive Cheer with Elves

Wiltshire Farm Foods North Devon has been delighting its customers this festive season by sending them cuddly elves along with their ready meals.

Delivery driver Vicki has been delivering to Ashreigney-based Mr Wilson for the past 3 years and says the elf could not have gone to a more deserving customer:

“Mr Wilson is one of my favourite customers. He always offers me a cup...

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) unveils plans for refurbishment

The gallery will take a three-month break for much-needed improvements to the gallery spaces.

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) announced that the gallery will temporarily close from 25 December 2024 until 22 March 2025 for a long overdue refurbishment of their gallery spaces.

The Honiton-based gallery will undertake essential repairs to the gallery, improvements to the gallery...

Devon Environmental Foundation team

£1 million granted for nature restoration in Devon

Devon Environment Foundation is celebrating granting over £1 million to improve Devon's environment for all.

The grant-giving charity that was launched in 2020 by Ben Goldsmith, Simon Nicholls and Mitch Tonks has a vision: at least 30% of Devon ‘for nature’ by 2030.

In 4.5 years DEF has channelled more than £1 million to a diverse range of projects that protect and restore...

Devon housebuilder swaps Secret Santa for good cause

Devon housebuilder Allison Homes has swapped out the traditional work Secret Santa to take part in Kids Out’s The Giving Tree initiative.

Kids Out is a charity dedicated to supporting some of the UK’s most disadvantaged and vulnerable children, by giving them positive and happy experiences. Each year they help bring joy to over 20,000 children, by providing day trips, fun experiences...

Green light for Clyst Meadows!

Planning approval has been granted for Clyst Meadows Country Park, a new public greenspace at Broadclyst Station.

Spanning 10 hectares, this beautiful country park will serve as a natural retreat, offering residents and visitors a safe and scenic environment to connect with nature. The park will feature a variety of walking paths, providing accessible routes for people to explore the...

Stagecoach SW introduces new routes

This January local bus operator Stagecoach South West are introducing some new routes to their network. The new routes, previously provided by another operator, will be operated under contract on behalf of Devon County Council from 5 January 2025.

On Monday 6th January some minor changes will be introduced to the timetables of Service 309/310 in North Devon.

Full details of...

PureGym celebrates 15 years of high-quality, low-cost fitness with the opening of its 400th UK gym

PureGym , the UK’s largest gym operator, announces the opening of its 400th gym in the UK, demonstrating its commitment to invest in improving the health of the nation by providing millions of people with access to high-quality, affordable and flexible fitness.

PureGym opened its first gym in Leeds in 2009, pioneering the value gym sector by providing 24/7 access to high-quality gyms...

Rowcroft Hospice celebrates two more Queen's Nurse Awards

Rowcroft Hospice is thrilled to announce that two more of its dedicated nurses, Barbara Argent and Jane Butland, have been awarded the prestigious title of Queen's Nurse. This highly respected title is a mark of excellence in community nursing, recognising professionals who demonstrate a strong commitment to high standards of patient care, learning, and leadership.

Barbara and Jane...

Streetlight dimming trial will cut carbon and costs

A 12-month countywide trial to amend the dimming of streetlighting in Devon has been approved by councillors today (Wednesday 11 December).

Devon County Council first introduced part-night streetlighting in residential areas in 2009 and its current policy has been in place since 2019.

As well as part-night lighting of residential streetlights, the roll-out of LED lighting...

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