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Former University Centre South Devon student sets sail on adventures

Sailing is a challenging environment but for a former University Centre South Devon (UCSD) student it’s even more demanding.

41 year old Steve Palmer is a double amputee. A lance corporal of the 28 Royal Engineers Steve lost both legs as a result of stepping on an improvised explosive...

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Eco-adventurer's London Marathon 'tree-athlon' world record attempt a small step towards a "cleaner, greener world"

An eco-adventurer who has previously rowed across the Atlantic Ocean and cycled is aiming to set another world record to raise awareness about the climate crisis and how we can all make an impact to help.

Isaac Kenyon, from Hertfordshire, now based in Devon, will be running this year's London Marathon dressed as a tree.

The 30-year-old is hoping to break the World Record for...

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Iconic Devon Truck Show back with a new location

Devon Truck Show is back and bigger than ever, promising an adrenaline-packed weekend.

The highly anticipated family extravaganza is returning on 18 and 19 May to a new location with even more space, offering a weekend filled with non-stop entertainment and excitement.

After much anticipation, Devon Truck Show is proud to announce its move to Smeatharpe Airfield providing...

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Theatre Royal Plymouth to welcome nine local youth theatre groups as part of National Theatre’s 2024 Connections Festival

Through this year’s National Theatre Connections Festival, Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) celebrates the talent of more than 100 local young people aged 13-19 as nine groups from Plymouth and the surrounding area are welcomed to perform on its Drum stage.

From 16 - 20 April, TRP will host performances from: Atlantic Coast Theatre, Lipson Cooperative Academy, King Edward VI Community...

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Toby’s Garden Festival: The First Carbon Neutral Garden Show In The World

Hosted by BBC Two Gardeners' World presenter Toby Buckland, Toby’s Garden Festival (Friday 3rd - Saturday 4th May 2024) is proud to announce it has been awarded carbon neutral status. Set in the stunning grounds of Powderham Castle, near Exeter, it’s the first carbon neutral garden show in the world to achieve such accreditation, a huge achievement for the festival which also celebrates its...

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Warrior Women Project Unveils Exciting New Workshop Series: 'Find Your Inner Warrior'

North Devon—March 15, 2024— The Warrior Women Project, a Community Interest Company based in North Devon, is delighted to introduce an empowering new boxing workshop series, 'Find Your Inner Warrior,' aimed at fostering personal growth and empowerment among women through non-contact boxing.

Scheduled to kick off on Friday, May 31st, and running through July 5th, the 'Find Your Inner...

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New help for heroes cafes serve Devon veterans and their families

Ex-Armed Forces personnel and their family members are invited to drop in for a brew at the new Help for Heroes cafés across Devon.

These cafés enable the local Armed Forces community to come together, meet new people and find out what support is available from Help for Heroes.

The charity is determined to get more people across Devon the help they need, whenever or wherever...

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Chair and Vice-Chair for North Devon Council are elected

Following a council meeting held on Wednesday, 27 March, the members of North Devon Council have elected Councillor Helen Walker as the Chair, alongside Councillor David Worden as Vice-Chair.

Following her election, North Devon Council Chair, Cllr Walker says: “I am deeply honoured to have been elected as Chair of North Devon Council. My heartfelt thanks go out to all council members...

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All (farm) hands on deck: Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust to open school farm

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust (DMAT) has announced the development of a new farm project – FARM@DMAT – to promote and champion the benefits of land-based learning, support students to access the wellbeing benefits of the environment and celebrate the rural heritage of the local communities.

The farm will be located in the East Ockment Valley in Okehampton, on the 13 acres of land...

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New programme aims to boost job prospects for care experienced young people

A pioneering new programme has been launched to improve career opportunities for care experienced young people in Devon.

Devon County Council and Exeter College have worked in partnership to develop the PACE (Positive About Care Experienced) programme with the aim of creating a ground-breaking business network dedicated to working with young people who are, or have been, in the care...

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Dawlish’s new £13m care home announces recruitment event

Claremont Manor in Dawlish is hosting a recruitment open day to share the exciting range of roles on offer at the brand new £13m care home.

The 71-bed care home, the latest addition to the Maria Mallaband Care Group (MMCG) portfolio, is set to welcome individuals interested in joining the fledgling team to the open event at the home on Wednesday, April 3, from 12noon to 8 pm....

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