Devon News in Brief

Dartmouth Caring providing support for all local carers

Dartmouth Caring helped Sainsburys celebrate National Carers Week by overseeing a stall in the Dartmouth branch on… »

Hundreds to support their local rugby club for RugbyForces weekend

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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… »

Teignbridge

Teignbridge asks residents for views on draft budget plans

Teignbridge council has called on residents to offer their views on the proposed budget

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Housing

One-day training course to help private sector landlords

Teignbridge Council is running a training course for private landlords, offering all the information and advice to run their tenancies effectively

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Green Flag success for 3 top-quality open spaces in Teignbridge

Teignbridge has scooped the prestigious Green Flag Award 2012 for three local open spaces confirmed as among the best in the country.

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Sport

Teignbridge Sports Personality of the Year overall winner is Natalie Melmore for a historic second year running

Sportspeople, clubs and volunteers have been celebrating their success at Teignbridge Council’s annual Sports Personality of the Year Awards, which saw Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist Natalie Melmore crowned Teignbridge Sports Personality of the Year for the second year running.

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Sport

Teignbridge Sports Personality winners

The Teignbridge Sports Personality of the Year Awards saw prizes given across 14 different categories, representing the diversity of sporting talent in the district. Here are winners:

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Teignmouth confirmed for London 2012 Olympic Torch relay route

The London 2012 Olympic Torch relay will go through Teignmouth on its route to the capital for the start of the games

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Free Sunday parking in Newton Abbot, Teignmouth and Dawlish

Newton Abbot, Teignmouth and Dawlish are introducting free Sunday parking in a scheme that lasts until the end of March 2012

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List of free Sunday car parks in Newton Abbot, Teignmouth and Dawlish

Free Sunday parking is being introduced in Newton Abbot, Teignmouth and Dawlish in a scheme that lasts until the end of March 2012

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Teignbridge

Teignbridge Tourism Forum could become regular fixture

Teignbridge tourism businesses met Newton Abbot MP Anne Marie Morris, Teignbridge District Councillors and staff, and local and regional tourism representatives at the Teigbridge Tourism Forum, held at Newton Abbot Racecourse On Friday 21 October.

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Buckfastleigh

Traditional tannery in Buckfastleigh works with council to avoid emissons overhaul

A traditional tannery in Buckfastleigh – one of only three or four in the country still plying its trade producing quality leather goods, and the only one still using sheepski – worked with Teignbridge council to overcome complaints about the smell and emissions issues, which would have meant an expensive overhaul

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