Devon News in Brief

Devon two take on 2,000 mile round Britain non-stop rowing race GB row 2013

Two rowers from Devon will be part of six crews of brave men and women in rowing boats plus a team in a pedalo to race… »

Skoopit! North Devon Dirty Dog Owners campaign is a hit

North Devon MP Nick Harvey has welcomed a new initiative to persuade ‘dirty dog owners’ to clean up after their pets. … »

The Complete Works of Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] in Exeter

The other RSC, that's the Reduced Shakespeare Company to you, is set to cut The Bard down to size, with their The Complete… »

Dartmouth Academy is on the lookout for volunteers

Dartmouth Academy is looking to create stronger connections with the community – plus there are various jobs around the site… »

Can you help free the world from hunger? Oxfam seeks Exeter activists for Café IF

Oxfam South West is planning to set up a collaborative project with Devon activists and community groups to explore several… »

Oxfam South West hopes Bristol ‘Collaborafe’ events like this could be in Devon

The Beet Root Cafe in Bristol hosted the first of the four Collaborafe – evening of discussion, debate, and, let’s say,… »

Two-day Pop Up event in Totnes to showcase talents of local creatives

Lizzie Kirwan, one of the many makers who will be selling through Mosaic at their April event. Mosaic and The Kitchen… »

The Night Sky: Jupiter and Saturn

Cloudy skies have so far prevented many from catching a glimpse of comet Pan-STARRS, but it may still be possible to see it… »

Don’t let your vote walk away. It’s your vote, don’t lose it!

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Exeter residents invited to contribute to a new perspective on city life

People who live within a 10 minute walk of Exeter Cathedral are being called to take part in a new art project that will be… »

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Newton Abbot Community Trust gain town's Golden Lion Square

Newton Abbot’s Golden Lion Square has been transfered to the Newton Abbot Community Trust with the aim of creating a permanent public space in the town

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Bright new crèche for tots and toddlers at Newton Abbot Leisure Centre

Newton Abbot Leisure Centre has officially opened its new relocated Dymensions crèche which offers youngsters loads of fun and games.

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Newton Abbot Leisure Centre goes greener

Teignbridge District Council has installed new energy efficient pool heater boilers to make Newton Abbot Leisure Centre even more eco-friendly.

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£2m training centre in Newton Abbot to be official 'topped out'

The new £2m training centre being built on Newton Abbot’s Brunel Industrial Estate will be officially ‘topped out’ on Tuesday, December 13. The Brunel Campus, which will be run jointly by Teign School, Coombeshead Academy and Newton Abbot College, will offer catering and construction courses for post-16 students.

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Drop off service offers child-free Christmas shopping

Late-night Christmas shoppers in Newton Abbot can enjoy less stressful shopping this year thanks to an evening activity scheme now running at Newton Abbot Leisure Centre.

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200 schoolchildren from Newton Abbot primary schools step back in time at Decoy Country Park.

Decoy Park, Newton Abbot, heritage as Ball Clay Quarry celebrated

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Newton Abbot Jetty Marsh gets Big Tidy Up

Teignbridge District Council and B&Q in Newton Abbot to give the Jetty Marsh area a thorough clean-up as part of the council’s Big Tidy Up campaign.

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South West Speakers host Toastmasters event in Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot will host a Toastmasters event, orgranised by South West Speakers

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Extra help for job hunters in Newton Abbot

Community Learning, South Devon College, Careers South West, Teignbridge District Council, Teign Housing

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Calling all property developers! Prime site in Newton Abbot on offer

East Street Sale

Teignbridge District Council is seeking a purchaser for a piece of prime development land in the centre of Newton Abbot in the hopes of providing new homes. (image: Teignbridge District Council.)

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