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Barnstaple fish and chip shop celebrates reopening with an 'absolutely stunning' new look
Barnstaple
The Silver Cod was forced to close more than two years ago due to fire damage
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South west’s largest garden centre to hold huge celebration event for milestone 15th anniversary
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The Garden Park at Trago Newton Abbot is hosting an exciting day of celebrations on May 4
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Behind the scenes at the region's high-tech water treatment works
Environment
Mayflower Water Treatment Works processes 90 million litres of water each day - equivalent to 36 Olympic-sized swimming pools
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Sip into summer with great value wines at the SPAR Wine Festival
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The festival features delicious wines across multiple price brackets, great value deals and amazing giveaways
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Government urged to go at full steam on Tavistock rail plan
Tavistock
The new hourly Tavistock to Plymouth service will link the town with the rest of the south west
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Bluetti unveils new EP760 high-power home energy storage solution
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The versatile system is ideal for households looking to manage their energy supply - and you can get £500 off by using the special code BLUETTIEP760
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Help your community by joining Citizens Advice in Devon
South Hams
Your volunteering could make a difference to people's lives
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£30m research centre will help tackle global environmental issues
Environment
The Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste (CREWW) is a first-of-its-kind partnership between South West Water, the University of Exeter and Research England
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Home truths: Incredible facts about Exeter's 'Zero Bills' homes
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In the middle of a cost-of-living crisis and a climate crisis, why settle for a home that costs the earth to run?
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Working alongside our customers to protect our beautiful region
Environment
'Our customers are passionate that we invest in ensuring we have secure, resilient water supplies'
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Petroc unveils exciting new University Centre for Northern Devon
Education
'Our aspiration is for everyone living and working across Torridge, North and Mid Devon to experience the positive benefit of having a University Centre on their doorstep'
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Managing water resources in the face of our unpredictable weather
Environment
'The new climate reality will continue to present challenges to us as a business, which we are meeting head-on'
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Overcome school worries: Expert tips to support your child and help keep them in class
Partner Stories
School-related anxiety is totally normal, but help is at hand to gently help your child back into the classroom with confidence
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Pharmacy services expanded across England to improve access for patients
NHS
Pharmacy First will enable community pharmacists to supply patients prescription-only medicines without the need for them to see a GP
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Voneus brings better broadband to rural Devon and Cornwall
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Voneus is expanding its full fibre network across the south west to provide local communities with faster and more reliable broadband
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30 awesome hot air balloons to take flight from Exeter
Partner Stories
The Devonshire Balloon Festival will take place at Exeter Racecourse
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The Ultimate Guide To The 10 Best Beaches In Devon
Torquay
Prepare to uncover a trove of breathtaking seaside gems as we delve into this guide to 10 Devon beaches that defy expectations, igniting your wanderlust for the South West
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We commit to investment and improvement, says South West Water boss
Environment
'We can only rebuild trust by having one conversation at a time, and that’s on us'
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Expert tips for saving money on your water bills in 2024
Environment
Steve Hayfield, Customer Experience and Delivery Director at South West Water, offers customers advice on reducing their bills
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Discover co-ops and start a fair and ethical business in Exeter
The Co-operative
People in Exeter can learn more about co-operatives through a free event
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Award-winning homes in Pinhoe hit the market with 20% discount
property news
People with a local connection to Exeter can save up to £91,000 thanks to Verto Homes
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FREE Keelings Fruit or Veg for every reader at Iceland and The Food Warehouse
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Voucher inside your Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror from Thursday, February 15 until Monday, February 19 2024
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Crown Property Management celebrates its 30th anniversary
property news
'We are forever mindful that good estate management is about people not property'
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Throw & Tow Eco Skips Ltd: Revolutionising waste management in Exeter
Environment
The family-run company is committed to eco-friendly practices
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30 awesome hot air balloons to take flight from Exeter
The Devonshire Balloon Festival will take place at Exeter Racecourse
Ad Feature
South west’s largest garden centre to hold huge celebration event for milestone 15th anniversary
Partner Stories
The Garden Park at Trago Newton Abbot is hosting an exciting day of celebrations on May 4
Ad Feature
Barnstaple fish and chip shop celebrates reopening with an 'absolutely stunning' new look
Barnstaple
The Silver Cod was forced to close more than two years ago due to fire damage
Ad Feature
Overcome school worries: Expert tips to support your child and help keep them in class
Partner Stories
School-related anxiety is totally normal, but help is at hand to gently help your child back into the classroom with confidence
Ad Feature
Behind the scenes at the region's high-tech water treatment works
Environment
Mayflower Water Treatment Works processes 90 million litres of water each day - equivalent to 36 Olympic-sized swimming pools
Ad Feature
Barnstaple
Barnstaple fish and chip shop celebrates reopening with an 'absolutely stunning' new look
The Silver Cod was forced to close more than two years ago due to fire damage
Ad Feature
South west’s largest garden centre to hold huge celebration event for milestone 15th anniversary
Partner Stories
The Garden Park at Trago Newton Abbot is hosting an exciting day of celebrations on May 4
Ad Feature
Behind the scenes at the region's high-tech water treatment works
Environment
Mayflower Water Treatment Works processes 90 million litres of water each day - equivalent to 36 Olympic-sized swimming pools
Ad Feature
Sip into summer with great value wines at the SPAR Wine Festival
Partner Stories
The festival features delicious wines across multiple price brackets, great value deals and amazing giveaways
Ad Feature
Government urged to go at full steam on Tavistock rail plan
Tavistock
The new hourly Tavistock to Plymouth service will link the town with the rest of the south west
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Torbay
Fears new homes will overwhelm Devon seaside town
Council officers have listed 10 reasons why the application should be turned down
State Pension 'act now' warning 'or face significant financial loss'
UK & World News
People who have not contributed enough have the opportunity to make up shortfalls - but only for a limited time
Dormant Torquay hotel could be demolished for trendy flats
Torquay
Officers are against the plans - whilst developers say it will provide much-needed housing
Devon's 'heaven on earth' beach named among UK's best secret locations
Discover Devon
The Times listed the seven best secret UK beaches - and Broadsands in North Devon has been dubbed 'heaven on earth'
Controversial works loom in Devon town centre
Newton Abbot
The plan to 'enhance' Queen Street in Newton Abbot, which proved controversial from the outset is set to finally come to fruition
Torquay
Family has day out in Paris 'for less than cost of UK theme park'
Stefanie Curran reckoned it saved her about £100
Woman suffers 'life-changing' injuries as BMW and Honda crash in Devon
Traffic & Travel
Two people were trapped in one car and had to be cut free by the fire service
Warning to workers as millions expected to 'wait longer' to retire
DWP
The State Pension age is set to rise to 67 between 2026 and 2028, with another rise to 68 planned for between 2044 and 2046.
Exeter City's 2024 would put them inside the play-off spots
Exeter City FC
In 2024, no team in England’s top four divisions has taken more points on the road than City’s 22. The ten away wins this season are the most Exeter have ever achieved in the third tier of English football.
Anger over unfinished skid risk Exeter road
Exeter
Devon County Council has assured works along the route will resume next month