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UTC Support the Local Community through Food Bank Donations

Students, staff and families at the South Devon University Technical College ( SDUTC) in Newton Abbot, part of Education South West , have been donating items for the local food bank this term.

Science teacher, Rob Barnard has been organising donations since October and the school has collected an impressive amount to support Teignbridge Homeless Action Today (THAT).

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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...

Aster Group and Transition Homes CLT finalise land contract for 39 new energy-efficient affordable homes in Dartington, near Totnes

Award-winning housing association Aster Group, in partnership with Transition Homes Community Land Trust (CLT), has successfully finalised the land contract for the site at Clay Park, Dartington, near Totnes. This milestone paves the way for the development of 39 new energy-efficient and affordable homes, all for social rent.

Transition Homes CLT will own the land and properties and...

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...

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