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Nine Torbay heritage projects receive grants to bring local history to life
Grassroots projects across Torbay are receiving heritage funding designed to strengthen local pride and people's connection with the places around them.
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Octopus Capital buys entire 150-home Devon site in first whole-scheme deal
Octopus Capital has purchased an entire 150-home development in Landkey, North Devon, from housebuilder Allison Homes South West in its first whole-site acquisition. The deal represents the first ...
Programme to help shape future health services across Devon
People in Devon are being invited to have their say on shaping future health services in their communities. A new county-wide conversation has launched in the county as part of the ‘Let’s talk ...
New housing development secured for North Devon
Octopus Capital has purchased a 150-home development site in Landkey from housebuilder Allison Homes.
Investment deal secures 150 homes for North Devon
A new agreement has been reached to develop 150 affordable homes in North Devon following a surge in investor interest.
New affordable homes unveiled in Bampton
Eighteen modern, affordable houses have been completed at School Close in Bampton, replacing a group of older council properties.
Devon residents invited to shape health service future
A new county-wide initiative is encouraging locals to share their views on how future community health services should look.
Devon opens nominations to celebrate the volunteers who keep grassroots activity moving
The Active Devon Volunteer Awards are inviting nominations for unpaid coaches, organisers, young leaders and teams helping people across Devon stay active and connected.
Devon project aims to double nests of one of England’s rarest ants
A three-year conservation project in South Devon will improve heathland for two rare ant species and create new colonies to reduce the risk of local extinction.