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Pioneering road scheme relocates 2,000 trees

Around 2,000 trees have been relocated as part of Devon County Council’s pioneering efforts to make the A382 link road development near Newton Abbot the UK’s first “carbon negative” highway.

A field near the road has been transformed into a temporary nursery to house the trees ahead of the start of construction work.

The A382 improvement scheme is one of seven projects...

Local homebuilder lights up RNLI Torbay with donation of vital equipment on the charity’s 200th anniversary

In celebration of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)'s 200th anniversary on 4th March, Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter proudly announces its contribution to RNLI Torbay with the donation of two cutting-edge LED searchlights, worth more than £800.

RNLI Torbay, based in Brixham, is one of the UK’s busiest lifeboat stations, and is run almost entirely by volunteers. Its...

Major employer announcement key opportunity for South West

The announcement of a major new employer locating to the Gravity smart campus in Somerset has been heralded as a key opportunity for the region.

Agratas, Tata Group’s global battery business, has been confirmed as the operator of the UK’s new battery gigafactory on the Gravity campus close to junction 23 of the M5 near Bridgwater in Somerset.

It represents a £4 billion...

Arlington Court installs new electric vehicle charging points to help climate impact

Arlington Court has enhanced its sustainability efforts by increasing its electric vehicle charging infrastructure from one to four charging points in its main visitor car park.

This upgrade increases availability for visitors to conveniently charge their electric vehicles while enjoying the estate. The expansion of charging facilities reflects the National Trust's dedication to...

Pay and display plans set for axe

Controversial proposals to introduce pay and display parking in eight Devon towns are set to be withdrawn.

There has been huge opposition to the plans which would have seen charges being imposed after an initial free parking period in Braunton, Crediton, Dartmouth, Honiton, Okehampton, Salcombe, Sidmouth and Tavistock.

Devon County Council's Cabinet is due to discuss a...

Easter adventures across the South West with the National Trust’s Easter Egg Trails

Bring the whole family together this Easter and treat your loved ones to a spring adventure with the National Trust. Taking place over the Easter bank holiday weekend and coinciding with local school holidays there are more than 40 National Trust Easter trails to choose from across the south west.

Jam-packed with outdoor activities and experiences, every single Easter trail is...

Hospice on the hunt for amazing gardens

Rowcroft Hospice is calling on green-fingered enthusiasts to participate in its Open Gardens programme 2024. Following the resounding success of the previous two years, the hospice aims to assemble another diverse lineup of approximately 30 local gardens to be showcased during spring and summer, all in support of raising vital funds for end-of-life care.

The charity’s previous Open...

Bays Brewery Launches ‘Tracker Ale’ Charity Beer 
For Dartmoor Search & Rescue (Ashburton)

Family-run Bays Brewery in Paignton is helping raise much-needed funds for Dartmoor Search & Rescue (Ashburton) with the launch of its brand-new charity brew ‘Tracker Ale’.

Available in bottles, cask and beer boxes from 26 February 2024, the smooth pale ale is made using a blend of UK and American hops, with tropical aromas as mysterious as the moorland landscape.

Bays...

Theatre Royal Plymouth among Arts Council England organisations to ‘significantly exceed’ eco aims

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) has been named among Arts Council England (ACE) recipients to ‘significantly exceed’ aims of reducing their energy-related greenhouse gas and carbon emissions since 2018.

TRP was grouped together under an ACE Spotlight initiative, which included institutions with potential to improve. Other establishments included Northern Stage, the Young Vic Company and...

Flapjackery sponsors Tavistock's first ever eat:Tavistock food and drink festival

Flapjackery, the Tavistock-based confectionery company specialising in gluten-free flapjacks, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of Tavistock's inaugural eat:Tavistock food and drink festival. Scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 21st, 2024, this exciting event promises to be a celebration of the finest local fare, crafts, and entertainment that West Devon has to offer.

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