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RGB serves up curry and care in support of Movember

RGB Building Supplies recently hosted special curry evenings at local restaurants, treating customers and their friends to dinner as part of its “The Best Mate Curry Date” initiative.

The winners joined RGB staff for evenings of food and conversation, all in support of Movember and its...

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A fond farewell to chaplain Joanna

Residents and staff at a dementia care home in Plymouth bid a fond farewell this week to the chaplain who has been supporting them for the past 14 years.

Joanna Bound has been visiting Butterfly Lodge under the Care Home Chaplaincy scheme run by Churches Together in Plymouth, leading acts of worship and contributing guidance and support at regular relatives’ meetings since 2010....

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£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...

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...

Christmas party at Otter Garden Centres

Garden centre provides traditional Christmas cheer with all the trimmings

Christmas came early for a group of Ottery residents who enjoyed a free Christmas party at Otter Garden Centr es .

The garden centre opened up its festively decorated conservatory to older local people who are going to be on their own on Christmas day. 51 came along for a delicious Christmas meal including a traditional roast with vegetarian option and a choice of puddings, followed by...

Drake Circus confirms festive opening hours

Drake Circus has confirmed its festive opening times for last minute shopping trips and anyone planning a day out with family and friends over the Christmas period.

Some stores at the shopping centre will also be extending their opening hours in the days leading up to Christmas to give visitors more time to get what they need.

This Thursday (19th December)...

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...

New interim Chief Constable announced for Devon and Cornwall

Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez has today (Friday, December 13) appointed former Dorset chief constable James Vaughan QPM as interim Chief Constable for Devon & Cornwall Police.

Mr Vaughan has taken up the post following a recruitment process involving His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Police and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), the College of Policing, and Police...

Former officer Zach receives bravery medal from King Charles at Buckingham Palace

An heroic former Devon and Cornwall Police officer who confronted the gunman during the shootings in Keyham, Plymouth, in August 2021 has received a bravery award from King Charles.

Zach Printer was named on the monarch’s first Civilian Gallantry List and was decorated with the honour at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday 11 December.

Zach was joined by his proud family and...

Devon veteran urges public to send charity Christmas messages

A Devon veteran is asking people in the county to send messages of support this Christmas to veterans who are struggling with physical and mental challenges.

Last Christmas, thousands of people sent messages of hope to isolated veterans, as part of a campaign by Armed Forces charity Help for Heroes. These small acts of kindness encouraged veterans to reach out for life-changing...

Local homebuilder lends a hand to support owl conservation on Dartmoor

Staff from Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter recently joined forces with the Barn Owl Trust for a two-day volunteering project at the Trust’s nature reserve, helping to maintain a thriving natural environment for the iconic birds.

The Trust, located in a tranquil valley on the edge of Dartmoor, established in 1988 is a small UK charity working hard to conserve one of the most...

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