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Have you heard what’s going on in Totnes?

Almost 100 people showed up for their community at the Civic Hall in Totnes on Sunday, 7th December, to discuss something that affects everyone: housing. The fourth Community Assembly invited locals to share their thoughts and food, hear each other out, and find workable solutions to the...

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Great things happen when you see the world from a donkey’s perspective

Devon-based Donkey Sanctuary has a global plan to improve the lives of millions of donkeys

Seeing the world through the eyes of a donkey is at the heart of The Donkey Sanctuary’s new five-year strategy – an ambitious plan that aims to improve the lives of five million donkeys worldwide.

The animal welfare charity, which has its international headquarters in Devon, has a new CEO and a...

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Fascinating Species at The Sculpture School

The world-famous Sculpture School, nestled on the edge of rural Dartmoor, is holding another major sculpture exhibition from Monday 24th April. Following the huge success of their inaugural One Year Student’s Graduate Show last year, this year’s exhibition will feature works by their most talented alumni.

The sculpture school’s global appeal as the leading centre for realist...

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Repairs on Drake's Trail near Tavistock

Essential repair is being carried out on a section of Drake’s Trail between Tavistock and Horrabridge, starting next week.

Part of the trail for the Gem Aerial Walkway will be closed from just south of the Grenofen Tunnel to the northern end of Gem Bridge until Monday 22 May.

The five-week closure is needed in order to replace existing timber throughout the walkway that...

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Devon College unveils a trio of green qualifications this Earth Day

This Earth Day, South Devon College introduces three cutting-edge sustainability qualifications with a backdrop of Dartmoor National Park and Devon coastline

South Devon College is making a splash with the introduction of three cutting-edge sustainability qualifications: Access to Higher Education: Global Studies and Sustainability Diploma, a Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Global Change, Social...

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Devon business honoured with first ever King's Award for Enterprise

A scientific services business from Devon has been recognised by the UK’s most prestigious business awards.

Brixham-based Scymaris was today unveiled as a winner of the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise, in the International Trade Category. Founded in 2016, Scymaris is a leading provider of Ecotoxicology, Environmental Fate and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Services to global...

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Torquay author expands horizons with Sphere

Award-winning author Sarah Pearse has moved from Penguin’s Transworld to Hachette’s Sphere for a new two-book deal.

It includes the third in the Elin Warner trilogy and will be followed by Sarah’s first standalone novel.

She said: “This is a hugely positive development for me as a writer. The vision, warmth and enthusiasm of the Sphere team was apparent from the start, and I’m...

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Torquay anti-social behaviour operation hailed a success as it moves to Paignton

Following the success of the first phase of Operation Loki in Torquay, Devon & Cornwall Police have extended the South Devon side of the operation into Paignton, allocating additional resources to tackle anti-social behaviour in the town centre.

Two weeks of additional resource will run from 17th – 30th April, as well as increased patrols to speak to local businesses and...

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Police Launch Seaton Beach Hut Scheme

Seaton Neighbourhood Policing Team and Seaton Town Council are working in partnership to launch Beach Hut Watch. This is a new initiative aimed at beach hut users and owners who can register their details with the local police to ensure that in the unlikely event of any incident, they can be contacted promptly to assess and report any damage.

PC Sam Parfett said: “When you think of...

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Road closures planned for gas pipe work in Plymouth

Wales & West Utilities will soon be starting work to upgrade gas pipes in the Grenville Road area of Plymouth.

The work is scheduled to start on 2 May and, barring any engineering difficulties, it will be complete by 22 May. The work is essential to keep the gas flowing safely to heat and power local homes and businesses

Wales & West Utilities has worked closely with...

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Aspiring Plymouth plumber is a Screwfix Trade Apprentice finalist!

Ten ambitious apprentices, including Kester Duncan, an aspiring plumber from Plymouth, will go head-to-head to be crowned Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2023.

The national award aims to highlight the hard work and dedication of trade apprentices across the UK and Ireland, with the champion receiving a career-boosting £10,000 trade bundle made-up of tools, tech and training.

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Screwfix Trade Apprentice finalist!