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Guidance for commuters and car sharers as Devon is back to work
With people asked not to use public transport if possible, some are opting to share lifts to work with friends and colleagues
Lewis Clarke
Lewis is a reporter based in Tiverton. If you have a story, get in touch with lewis.clarke@reachplc.com.
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Freemasons donate thousands to help causes across Devon
In the last three months, they have given grants totalling more than £40,000. The latest to have received their help is the Devon Community Foundation who have been supported with a cheque for £7,500 to help them support people in need across the county
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Brixham beauty spot celebrates 60 years of AONB recognition
The protected landscape was designated on August 2 1960 and will celebrate its anniversary through a wide ranging programme including 60 at 60
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Devon cyclist rides to Ridgeway glory for deaf children
The team, led by James Hellem from Oxfordshire, a radiation protection specialist, also included Alex Bristow, a teacher from Tadley in Hampshire, David Cousin, a marketing manager from Eastbourne in West Sussex, and Richard himself
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Sir Lindsay Hoyle heads to Devon to inspect Speaker State Coach
Records are scarce, but Speaker Abbot records in 1802 that he paid his predecessor (Speaker Mitford) £1,060 for the coach
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Overlooked pooch finally finds his forever home in Ilfracombe
Whilst rehoming was paused temporarily at the start of the coronavirus outbreak, rehoming centre staff were able to responsibly find their dogs the right homes through a virtual matching service
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Torridge District Council working to revive the region's economy
The Council want to hear from communities
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Uffculme asks 'what is the matter with people' as litter mounts
Delia Kennedy from the Uffculme Green Team says she has been photographing “the delights of country living.”
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Gardening sensation Mark Lane heads to Appledore Book Festival
The prestigious landscape designer, gardening TV presenter and writer is due to appear on Friday, September 18 at 3pm
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Unloved tools help transform the lives of young people in Africa
Following the launch of RGB Building Supplies’ Tools for Africa appeal in January, the builder’s merchant is thanking trades and the community for helping to donate 15 bulk bags full of preloved tools which have been passed to South West based charity Amigos
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Sins as Red as Scarlet: the story of a Devon town in turmoil
Janet has just released her second historical novel, which is set in Devon
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Tiverton Recreational Trust open grant applications for 2020
Forms can be downloaded from their website or be requested by email to their secretary at paulwillee@sky.com or on 07757469007