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Choir's season finale - an ‘Evening at the Opera’

Exeter Philharmonic Choir has a special ‘Evening at the Opera” planned to conclude its 2023/24 season on a high note. On the evening of 18th May, the Choir - accompanied by two rising stars of the professional opera world - will transport concert goers to the opera houses of Europe for a...

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Sam Evans is the new head chef at Blackpool Sands, South Devon

Blackpool Sands announces popular West Country Chef will head the new kitchen team

Blackpool Sands in South Devon, known as one of the UK's most picturesque beaches, is thrilled to announce the appointment of a new head chef, Sam Evans. Sam will lead the kitchen team in both the established takeaway and the new restaurant, which will open in early summer.

Sam brings with him a wealth of experience, having worked in some of Devon's top kitchens. His love of cooking...

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Kids cricket club in Ivybridge benefits from seized criminal funds

Devon & Cornwall Police in South Devon have used money confiscated from criminals to provide a local cricket club with essential equipment in Ivybridge.

Located in the Dartmoor National Park, Cornwood Cricket Club was recently awarded over £600 from the police’s Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) to fund equipment for the 5-8 and 8-11 age groups.

The club used the money to...

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The Emerald Group announced as Theatre Royal Plymouth Young Company Create sponsors

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) is proud to announce the continuation of its partnership with specialist global recruitment and selection company, The Emerald Group, which has taken on the role of Young Company Create sponsor.

The Emerald Group is now in its third year of support for TRP having previously funded Acting Up and People’s Company in its role as Inclusion Sponsor. Its new...

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SPAR South West partners with FareShare to fight hunger in local communities

In the fight against food waste and hunger, SPAR South West’s primary distributor, Appleby Westward Ltd, has partnered with FareShare South West and Gregorys Logistics to play a key role in redistributing surplus food to those in need.

FareShare South West collects extra food from businesses and shares it with community groups and charities within local communities. FareShare builds...

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Drake circus confirms new mountain warehouse store coming to the centre

UK outdoor retailer, Mountain Warehouse is set to open a new store at Drake Circus.

The store will be the retailer’s largest in the South West, and will be located on the Upper Mall between Fatface and River Island.

It is set to open in the coming months and will feature a range of womenswear, menswear, kidswear and outdoor equipment.

Greg Lumley, centre director at...

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Police launch state-of-the-art Motorcycle Safety Simulator to drive down deaths and serious injuries

Devon & Cornwall Police have announced the arrival of a motorcycle simulator, which will be used to engage with inexperienced riders, in an effort to reduce the risk of motorcycle-related deaths and serious injuries on the roads.

Motorcyclists are one of the most vulnerable road user groups. Despite making up just 1% of total traffic, motorcyclists account for almost 21% of road...

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22 runners dressed as Elmer the Patchwork Elephant complete London Landmarks Half Marathon for dementia research

On Sunday 7 April, Just Jog, a running club from Devon, took on the London Landmarks Half Marathon. Running in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK, the group ran in costume as beloved book character, Elmer the Patchwork Elephant.

Andersen Press, publishing house for Elmer the Patchwork Elephant by David McKee, partnered with Alzheimer’s Research UK in 2023 to release the paperback edition...

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Free entry with Rowcroft for the Torbay Half Marathon

Lace up your running shoes and get ready to make a difference at one of the most exciting road running events in the South West of England. The highly anticipated Torbay Half Marathon and 10k is set to make a triumphant return to the running calendar on Sunday 29 September 2024, with Rowcroft Hospice asking people to pound the pavement in support of the hospice. Runners can opt for the half...

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The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch results 2024: Gardens can play key role in nature’s recovery

The latest results from this year’s Big Garden Birdwatch have revealed that House Sparrow has once again held on to the top spot for another year, with Blue Tit riding high at number two and Starling coming in at number three. Woodpigeon and Blackbird make up the remainder of the top five most recorded species.

Over six hundred thousand people joined in the world’s largest garden...

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Councils to receive additional funds to support households struggling with higher energy and food costs

Citizens Advice is reporting that average energy costs are as high as last winter for many households , and that despite energy prices falling this month, around 5.3 million people are currently living in households in debt to their energy supplier.

So, it's welcome news that Devon County Council has confirmed that it's been allocated a little over £5 million from the government to...

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