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Free NHS flu vaccination clinics available across Devon

It’s not too late to have your free NHS flu vaccination to protect yourself and your loved ones this winter.

Due to the current increase in the rates of flu and other respiratory infections, extra drop-in clinics are running for those eligible to get their free NHS flu vaccine and/or their seasonal COVID-19 booster vaccination.

Pregnant women, and those aged 75-79 and people...

Holsworthy CoE Primary School singing to residents

New Holsworthy Nursing Home Residents Forge Links With Local Schoolchildren

Newly arrived residents at a recently-opened dementia care home in Holsworthy have enjoyed meeting local primary school pupils who visited to serenade them with a “beautifully rehearsed” selection of carols and Christmas songs.

Suzanne Evans, manager of Deer Park Nursing Home, said: “The children brought such joy to our ladies and gents, and we all enjoyed their performance very much...

Westbank’s warm welcome for the community this winter

Westbank Community Health and Care has opened the doors of its warm, welcoming winter space for the communities of Exminster and Starcross, and is trialling a new shuttle service two days a week to help local people get there.

Warmwell at Westbank is within the charity’s recently revamped Community Hub and is open Monday - Friday from 10am for anyone seeking a welcoming, heated space...

Stagecoach SW launches search for unsung heroes

Stagecoach South West has launched a new campaign to recognise the everyday heroes who have made a difference in their communities this year, often quietly without expecting anything in return. The bus operator is calling on residents from Exeter, East Devon, Mid Devon, Torbay, Teignbridge, Plymouth, North Devon to nominate someone whose actions have supported others, strengthened their...

A tradition of kindness: Armed Forces charity hits 17 years of Christmas hamper delivery 

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, organised 100 hampers to be delivered across Devon to local veterans this Christmas. Now in its 17th year, this annual initiative is a cherished tradition uniting the community with a shared vision to spread joy and offer meaningful support.  

SSAFA supports veterans, serving personnel and their families and have proudly undertaken this initiative,...

Grosvenor Casino Plymouth spins into action with major gaming investment 

Grosvenor Casino Plymouth has raised the stakes for gaming fans across Devon after unveiling a jackpot investment with the rollout of 20 new Slot machines.

The casino is placing its bets on giving its customers more ways to play by enhancing its premium gaming offer, increasing the total number of slot machines to 40 and delivering an even more exciting and entertaining experience...

REVIEW: Icescape Westpoint

With four kids between us aged 12 to 18, organising a festive family outing usually involves spreadsheets, negotiations and at least one teenager muttering, “Do I have to come?” under their breath.

So when Icescape Westpoint announced its much-anticipated return, we jumped at the chance to test whether it could deliver that rare miracle: something all of them would enjoy.

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Tractor Mower Theft Leaves Youth Football Club Devastated!

Over the weekend thieves broke into Ogwell Youth Football Club stealing their tractor mower which is essential equipment needed to maintain their pitch.

As a completely volunteer led grassroots club the loss is devastating.

The football club exists purely to enrich the lives of young people in the community by keeping them active, motivated and connected through sport. They...

Beryl Cook's characters come to life across Plymouth

Life-size sculptures will celebrate Britain's most popular painter in centenary year

Plymouth's streets are set to be transformed with joy and colour as four life-size 3D sculptures based on Beryl Cook's iconic paintings appear across the city to coincide with the major exhibition Beryl Cook: Pride and Joy at The Box (24 January-31 May 2026).

In partnership with Theatre...

Here’s how Tiverton locals can turn their worst Christmas present into a sentimental gift this December

A used candle, a mop and bucket, and a tube of toothpaste – the UK’s worst Christmas presents have been revealed – but what’s the worst gift someone’s received in Tiverton?

After new research from MyFUJIFILM has revealed that almost one in three (32%) Brits admit they unwrap a dud every year or most years, the online photo-gifting store from Fujifilm is calling on Tiverton locals to...

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