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Local Health Champion Urges Devon Residents to Engage with NHS in Devon

A local community champion is supporting the NHS in Devon to transform health and social care by independently chairing a series of special public events.

Healthwatch in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay is the local independent champion for people using health and social care services....

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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...

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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...

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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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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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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.

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Theatre Royal Plymouth celebrates community work with ‘Festive Forest’ display

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) has transformed its front of house into a ‘Festive Forest’ with the installation of 12 Christmas trees to celebrate each of its outreach programmes and raise awareness of this year’s Festive Appeal. The sustainable potted trees have been uniquely decorated to represent one of the many community projects the theatre runs, including Acting Up, Our Space, The King’s...

Six John Deere tractors to help maintain Devon’s roads

A fleet of new John Deere tractors are ready to ensure Devon’s highways remain safe and passable year-round.

The highways maintenance team responsible for Devon County Council’s road network has invested in the green and yellow horsepower which will be used to carry out planned and reactive repairs as well as emergency response services and general maintenance.

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