NatWest has confirmed four more Devon banks will close this year – including one in Plymouth. The bank group is to shut 36 branches across the UK by the end of July 2024. Of the closures, 34 are NatWest and two are RBS banks. It means the total number of …
Read More »NatWest to close four Devon banks
NatWest has confirmed four more Devon banks will close this year. The bank group is to shut 36 branches across the UK by the end of July 2024. Of the closures, 34 are NatWest and two are RBS banks. It means the total number of NatWest branches scheduled to close …
Read More »Harry Potter star’s heartfelt new movie filmed in Devon
Eight towns and villages in Devon have starring roles in a new film being released in cinemas this week. The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry stars Jim Broadbent and Penelope Wilton, and arrives in local cinemas on April 28. Based on the best-selling book by Rachel Joyce, it tells the …
Read More »Striking Royal Mail workers in Tiverton get support from charitable campaign
Royal Mail strikers in Tiverton have been gifted £170 to help them during industrial action. Political party LIFT (Local Independents for Tiverton) donated the funds at a recent day of action outside the sorting office on Barrington Street on Thursday, November 24. Sarah Perris, a LIFT member, said: “We’ve launched …
Read More »Lloyds and Halifax to shut 66 bank branches, including 2 in Devon
Lloyds Banking Group has announced a further 66 branches across its Lloyds Bank and Halifax locations will close permanently later this year. This is the fourth announcement of closures from the banking group in recent months, marking another nail in the coffin for the UK high street. The bank closures …
Read More »All the roadworks happening across Devon this week
Roadworks across Devon are continuing to cause disruption across the county this week. From repairs to water works, and resurfacing works starting in February, there are a number of roadworks to be aware of before setting off on your journeys. No motorist wants to be caught up in traffic or …
Read More »Mum’s thoughtful coronavirus cleaning tip to protect postmen goes viral
A mum’s thoughtful cleaning tip to help “keep our postmen safe” has gone viral. Jo Byford posted the considerate plea to the ‘ coronavirus in Devon ‘ Facebook group, encouraging others to clean their letterboxes, gate handles, door bells and knockers with anti-bacterial cleaner. The 44-year-old from Tiverton now lives in …
Read More »Last surviving Royal Mail carriage which was attacked by lion is unveiled after major refurb
The last surviving Royal Mail coach which was once attacked by a lion that had escaped from a travelling menagerie has been restored to its former glory. The 200-year-old horse-drawn carriage harks back to the golden age of the Royal Mail when town clocks could be set by their arrival, …
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