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Win a National Trust holiday cottage stay worth £1,000
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We have teamed up with the National Trust to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a stay worth £1000, at one of their holiday cottages.
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Stagecoach is hiring drivers in the South West with an hourly rate of over £14 per hour
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Leading housing association ranked seventh for social rented homes completions
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LiveWest owns close to 40,000 homes across the region
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All Aboard the magical Polar Express train ride at South Devon Railway this Christmas
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The perfect Christmas experience for all the family to immerse themselves in the classic Christmas story
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Fun, free and fascinating: the top 10 tips for a great family visit to The Box
Things to do in Devon
Because a day out that the whole family can enjoy shouldn't have to break the bank
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FREE William Hill Shop bet inside your paper every day of the Ebor Festival
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The Ebor Festival kicks off on August 23, with plenty of exhilarating action taking place over the flats in one of the highlights of the season. And your favourite paper is bringing you a fantastic William Hill shop bet every day of the festival
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FREE William Hill Shop bet inside your paper every day of the Ebor Festival
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The Ebor Festival kicks off on August 23, with plenty of exhilarating action taking place over the flats in one of the highlights of the season. And your favourite paper is bringing you a fantastic William Hill shop bet every day of the festival
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Get your 2-for-1 voucher on desserts at Heavenly Desserts!
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The summer holidays are upon us, out-of-offices are at the ready and we’ve got the ultimate offer for you.
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Award-winning designer Helen Rhiannon at Creative Craft Show this autumn
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The popular event will see the return of exciting workshops, expert-led demonstrations, and inspiring Make & Take sessions
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Be Flood Smart shares five DIY tips to help flood-proof your home
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It can be distressing when flooding strikes but these tips might help to ease the damage
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How you can have the perfect family holidays at home, away from home
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Travel in confidence as a family with Adagio's aparthotels in the heart of every city
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Why video content is essential for modern businesses
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This type of content is where it’s at for businesses hoping to increase their reach
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Bear Grylls cannot wait for Gone Wild Festival near Exeter
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The Gone Wild Festival is taking place over the August Bank Holiday weekend
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Experience incredible acts as the circus comes to Devon
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It’s time to awaken your soul and stir the imagination as Circus Extreme performs this August
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Get a deeper understanding of your health with Nuffield Health
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The Exeter Hospital offers four different types of health assessment
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Nuffield Health's men and women's health clinics offer personalised advice
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The Exeter Hospital offers an easy way to resolve issues without the hassle
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'We had a ‘Wheely’ good time at WhimpleFest supporting the local community' says Voneus Broadband
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CET team leader at Voneus, Daniel Wakenell the team had a great time at WhimpleFest
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Wildanet helps potter Jennie Hale sculpt her online business
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The local provider is bringing high-speed, reliable broadband to communities and businesses throughout Devon and Cornwall
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Get a free National Trust pass worth £50 for your family day out this summer
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It’s your ticket to some of the UK’s best landscapes and historic houses with 500 National Trust places to explore, so don’t miss out on your free family pass
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Incredible days out across Devon for £2 or less with Stagecoach
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Stagecoach’s network of buses connects you to so many great days out across the region
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Local farmers and land managers can access free agricultural business advice
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Business Information Point is helping farmers and land managers navigate the changes brought about by the Agricultural Transition
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Cornwall-based Wildanet announces major move into Devon for full fibre gigabit broadband network
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The network provider's expansion will see more than 25,000 homes and businesses benefit in the first phase roll-out, plus the creation of 60 new jobs
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What's a buffaloo? Your guide to South West Water's free water-saving devices
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Megan Williams, water efficiency manager at South West Water, talks buffaloo bags, kitchen tap aerators and leaky loo strips
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Overcome school worries: Expert tips to support your child and help keep them in class
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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Sip into summer with great value wines at the SPAR Wine Festival
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
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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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Devon dad's heartbreaking text to wife before walking into sea
Ben Weir was described as a 'kind, gentle and caring man'
Neighbours 'in a panic' as Travellers arrive in Devon
Cullompton
The council said the legal route to disperse the travellers was under way
Devon online pet food suppliers found to be illegal
Pets
Test purchases by Trading Standards uncovered six home-based pet food suppliers that were not legally compliant with strict rules
Live: Huge fire breaks out at South West Evri warehouse
In the News
Firefighters are tackling a huge blaze at an Evri distribution centre that serves much of the South West.
Taunton Town 1 Torquay United 2 - Gulls are safe from relegation
Torquay United FC
National League South survival secured after Torquay's 2-1 win at Taunton
Exeter City FC
Alex Hartridge on why he has chosen to leave Exeter City
“Thank you so much for everything. It’s an amazing club and it’s going in the right direction, I think that’s clear to see."
Property expert says popular garden product could knock £2K off house value
Gardening
An expert says it can put buyers off and they may have to fork out significantly to get it removed
Travellers apologise to Devon residents but say 'we're treated like dogs'
Cullompton
A group has moved on from two Devon sports centre sites
Family subjected to shocking racism in Devon town
Ilfracombe
A brave woman’s video revealed the harsh reality of racism in Ilfracombe, sparking urgent calls for education and tolerance in the community
Torquay brothers deny stabbing man to death in street
Courts
Jack and Ben Milton have given evidence as they deny killing Aaron Parrington in Torquay