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Four great ways to get fast Wi-Fi in your caravan or motorhome
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Local provider Wildanet has had plenty of experience setting up internet connections at rural caravan parks
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Tickets on sale now for Tide Over Festival 2023 at Morwellham Quay
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Morwellham Quay's popular festival is back and here's how to get tickets
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A new and exciting 'home away from home' is waiting for you at Woodleigh Caravan Park
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Ever dreamed of owning your own holiday home? Woodleigh Caravan Park has plenty of caravans and lodges for sale
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It's never too late - enhance your employability options with these adult qualification courses
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Learn Devon has English and maths qualifications available, free to those who live in the area
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“I love discovering new grassroots organisations that are doing good in the local community"
The Co-operative
As part of Co-op Fortnight, we’re highlighting some of the incredible individuals and charities across the UK that Co-op has supported to help local communities - here, we meet Judith Morgane, a Co-op Member Pioneer Co-ordinator
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Walter C. Parson takes the weight off your shoulders with easy-to-plan funerals
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The family-run business with seven generations of experience offers pre-paid funerals to help take the stress away from your loved ones
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Discover all the National Trust gems around Devon this summer
Things to do in Devon
From Arlington Court, Killerton and Buckland Abbey to Castle Drogo, Saltram and Greenway
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Circus Funtasia heads to Exmouth for 10 days of epic shows
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Roll up, roll up - the circus is in town!
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Adults-only circus show Cirque Du Vulgar returns to Devon
Entertainment
This brand-new production blends modern circus acts with outrageous adult humour
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Make a difference by applying for one of these rewarding care and support roles
Employment
The Guinness Partnership is currently hiring support workers for its Supported Living service
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FREE William Hill £2 Shop bet with your Daily Mirror every day of the Royal Ascot festival
Royal Ascot
The greatest flat racing festival in the world is about to return, with Royal Ascot getting underway on Tuesday 20 June, and we’ve teamed up with William Hill to bring you a free £2 shop bet every day of the festival!
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All you need to know about tickets to Lympstone Manor's Celebration of Speed in July featuring Damon Hill, Scouting for Girls and Soul II Soul
Things to do in Devon
The annual motorsport festival returns to Devon with a line-up including former Formula One World Champion, Damon Hill and world-renowned music festival
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Want sustainable kit that's built to last? Check out Fjällräven's extensive range at Cotswold Outdoor
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Cotswold Outdoor welcomes brands like Fjällräven as they both share the same ethos
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Get £5 off when you spend £30 or more in store at Iceland & The Food Warehouse
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This great offer will bring down the cost of your weekly food shop.
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Nuffield Hospital doctor addresses common MRI and X-ray questions
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Dr. Andrew Redfern responds to public inquiries about medical imaging
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Devon furniture store started life as a horse-and-cart taxi service in the 1900s
People
Wades of Bradworthy stocks a wide range of products from highly respected manufacturers, as well as leading brands in carpet and vinyl
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Working with communities will help us tackle climate crisis, says Pennon boss
Environment
'The actions we are taking mean that we are well-positioned for the future'
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Slide headfirst into summer at Splashdown Quaywest
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The waterpark opens on May 27 with brand new head-first, three-lane racer slide
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Three reasons buyers are choosing St. Leonards Quarter
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Following the successful launch of Acorn Property Group’s highly anticipated development, St. Leonards Quarter in Exeter, we take a look at why the new homes are such a hit with buyers
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South West Water hydrogeologist explains why our reservoirs are still so low
Environment
Jessica Crane tells us how rainfall affects water levels, the importance of groundwater, and why having reserves to see us through drought periods is crucial
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Toploader and Tinchy Stryder amongst acts performing at Devon's Big Weekend
Things to do in Devon
A host of musicians will head to the event at Escot Park in May for a weekend of family fun
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It's your time to shine at the South West Apprenticeship Awards
South West Apprenticeship Awards
Nominations for the awards will close on May 21
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KISS announce special guests for their final UK tour
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THE END OF THE ROAD TOUR welcomes Skindred and The Wild Things to the billing
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Popular Exeter to Exmouth bus service now offers up to four buses an hour as frequency doubles
Exeter
Journeys now operate from as early as 5am until after midnight Monday to Saturday and 8am to 11am on Sundays
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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
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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Shatter The Silence
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