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Re:Fuel offers Southwest petrolheads a dream start to 2025

Why should petrolheads have to wait until the Summer to enjoy themselves? Re:Fuel, the Southwests only dedicated cars and coffee venue, will be hosting their hugely popular New Years Day meet, where visitors will start the brand new year off in style with some delicious food and live music whilst being surrounded by a whole bunch of incredible cars, bikes and everything in between.

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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...

Artist's Impression of new venue in Torquay

Exciting new venue to open in central Torquay

Torquay town centre will soon be home to an exciting new venue, offering a dynamic and flexible space for music, theatre, comedy and cultural events.

Opening in late Spring 2025, Arena Torquay has been designed with both artists and audiences in mind, combining state-of-the-art backstage and front of house facilities, with a vibrant atmosphere for events of all kinds.

Arena,...

Essential eye clinic to be launched in Plymouth for people in crisis

First-class eyecare is coming to Plymouth at a new clinic for people experiencing homelessness.

Leading professionals will be volunteering in a fully equipped eye clinic at the Shekinah centre on Kings Road, where people in crisis can also benefit from housing advice, healthcare, and drug and alcohol services.

The launch of this clinic was attended by the Lord Mayor of...

Hair in the Academy holds high-profile event to mark its 20th Anniversary

Hair in the Academy (HATA) held a high-profile event to celebrate its 20th Anniversary and the official launch of Hair in the Community (HITC) at its unique hairdressing salon in Exeter.

Eminent guests included Will Michelmore, Master of The Incorporation of Weavers, Fullers & Shearmen (IWFS) and other members of Tuckers Hall including Richard Marsh CEO Executive Officer of...

New boat festival to launch in Plymouth in 2025 

A new boat show is set to launch in Plymouth in 2025 with Plymouth Boat Fest being held at Plymouth Yacht Haven on Saturday 21st June.

Yacht Havens is set to host the highly anticipated Plymouth Boat Fest on 21st June 2025 at Plymouth Yacht Haven, bringing together maritime enthusiasts, families, and the local community for a day of nautical fun and exploration, as well as showcasing...

Landmark Totnes church secures grants to fix sinking floors

St Mary church in Devon has been part of the Totnes landscape for more than 500 years. But if urgent action is not taken, this beautiful heritage could be lost forever.

The Grade I Listed church is on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register – it is listed by them as "poor" and facing “slow decay”.

The floor is now not just a conservation concern – but also a health and...

Devon Air Ambulance encourages public to download free what3words app to stay safe this winter

This winter, Devon Air Ambulance is joining emergency services across the country in encouraging the public to download the free what3words app, so they’re prepared to communicate an exact location in the event of an emergency.

While many will be braving the outdoors to socialise this winter, the shorter days, combined with harsher weather conditions like rain, ice, sleet and fog...

Sir Rod Stewart reveals his model masterpiece in the UK

Britain’s #1 model railway magazine, Railway Modeller, has announced an exclusive interview with British rock legend Sir Rod Stewart, showcasing his breath-taking HO scale model railway layout. The intricate "Grand Street & Three Rivers Railroad" is inspired by the bustling cityscapes and industrial grandeur of 1940s America, and has taken over three decades for the singer to craft....

Barnstaple woman launches modern slavery campaign after being inspired by real life survivors

A charity worker from Devon has setup a brand new modern slavery campaign, after witnessing first-hand the difficulties which survivors can face over the winter months. Emily Lloyd began supporting survivors of modern slavery three years ago, and after hearing their stories and experiences, was inspired to create the Stand With Survivors This Winter campaign.

This winter it is...

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