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Volunteer-led group appeals for support to help adults in Devon read amid high demand

A volunteer-led group is appealing for support to help more adults in Devon learn to read amid rising costs and demand.

Read Easy North, East & West Devon, which supports adults to read through free one-to-one coaching, is looking for further volunteers and support to reach more...

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Wrap up the Christmas shopping! Kingsbridge photo retailer shares last-minute Christmas gift guide

With Christmas fast-approaching, many of us will be doing the last-minute dash to the shops to find the perfect gifts for loved ones. Although socks or gift cards are safe options, neither has the enduring impact of a personalised gift which family and friends can cherish for years to come.

To help Kingsbridge shoppers find heartfelt presents for their loved ones and avoid panic buying...

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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...

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Christmas comes early for charities after clinic’s fundraising efforts

Community-conscious colleagues at a sight-saving eyecare clinic donated food and funds for those in need this winter.

The team at Newmedica Plymouth donated more than 30kg of essentials to the North Plymouth Food Bank, ready for Christmas.

The foodbank provides immediate, emergency food relief to Plymouth people facing hunger due to poverty, job loss, illness or high living...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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Cranbrook - Community landing site now operational

The latest addition to a network of pre-surveyed night-time landing sites for Devon Air Ambulance is now up and running – bringing the total to 207 sites spread across the county.

Devon Air Ambulance’s (DAA) new Community Landing Site at Inghams Sports Pitches in Cranbrook is now operational, thanks to a partnership between DAA & Cranbrook Town Council.

The new community...

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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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