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Coast and Country cottages competition

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Design a Heli a Holiday Home – competition

The design competition closes at the end of October 2025 so enter now and make a donation that will be match funded for the charity.

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2025 Grand Summer Raffle winners

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Summer Draw 2025: winners announcement

The winners of the 2025 summer raffle are announced

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Exeter Round Table 2025 Fireworks event

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A spooktacular fireworks display!

Tickets are on sale now!

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John Shaddick Critical Care paramedic

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DAA crew step into the spotlight for awareness campaign 

Discover the real stories behind Devon Air Ambulance’s lifesaving work in a compelling new campaign, featuring crew portraits by Paul Martin.

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Air Ambulance Week 2025

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Air Ambulance Week 2025

We join 21 UK air ambulance charities for Air Ambulance Week 2025, highlighting our missions and support with iconic Devon landmarks.

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Thomas preparing for his challenge

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A 3,000 km cycle challenge in memory of a brother

Thomas Yaxley is cycling between every UK Air Ambulance air base in to raise funds for air ambulance charities

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Devon Air Ambulance Tiverton shop team serving a customer

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Break in at New Tiverton charity shop

An intruder broke into the charity shop causing damage and stealing donated goods and cash tin.

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Heli Hike participants 2025

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Heli Hikers bring it home!

Heli Hikers braved the weather to raise tens of thousands in support of our service.

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The Devon Air Ambulance aircraft working alongside other front-line emergency services teams

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Unity & Community

On International Paramedics Day 2025 we acknowledge the unity and community that makes our service possible.

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The opening of the Devon Air Ambulance shop in Tiverton

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We celebrate the opening of our new Tiverton shop

We are delighted to be returning to Tiverton with a new high street charity shop.

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