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Help Betty find the purr-fect forever home

Beautiful Betty has been searching for a new home through Blue Cross for over 200 days. This Christmas, the charity is appealing to the public to help find this friendly cat a new purr-fect home.

Betty was admitted to Blue Cross Devon in May and has been patiently waiting for a loving...

Devon charity DocBike aims to save more motorcyclists’ lives

A charity’s plans to expand and reduce the number of deaths involving motorcyclists has been handed a boost after receiving support from a nationally-known motorbike insurer.

DocBike provides rapid response bikes ridden by specialist trauma doctors to help reach casualties in the quickest time possible. The life-saving organisation relies on fundraising and donations to attend...

Winter-ready new homes in Ilfracombe

ENERGY bills could be lowered with a move to a new home in Ilfracombe this winter. With the energy price cap due to rise from next month, Elan Homes is highlighting the advantages of buying a new build home at Seascape.

Regional sales director Tracey Ball explained: “After a long hot summer, it’s certainly starting to feel more autumnal and as temperatures drop it’s likely many people...

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Lewis Capaldi to headline Live at Powderham 2026

Global superstar Lewis Capaldi will headline a massive outdoor show in the Devon countryside in 2026 – marking the star’s biggest ever solo show in the South West.

After unprecedented demand that saw the biggest ever rush for tickets across both pre-sale and general sale, Lewis Capaldi is currently blazing through a triumphant 200,000-ticket sold out 17-date UK arena tour - and he...

Charity mentor nears end of epic fundraiser

The end is in sight for Newton Abbot resident Alex Lyons, who’s closing in on the finale of a gruelling year-long challenge: running 50 half-marathons in 50 weeks to mark his 50th birthday and raise £10,000 for the local charity Life Chance Trust.

Alex’s 50th and final run will take place at the Torbay Half Marathon on Sunday, 21st September 2025, marking the end of an epic journey...

The essence of Zurich: how to organise a trip combining comfort and relax

Often perceived purely as the beating heart of European finance, Zurich hides a very different, more intimate and surprisingly relaxed soul.

For those accustomed to the fast pace of big cities, this city in Switzerland is the perfect antidote: a place where efficiency does not exclude elegance and where nature is a constant and magnificent presence. It is a destination that does not...

How to Care for Your Wooden and Leather Watch Case

A fine watch case — whether crafted from polished wood or supple leather — is more than storage. It’s a luxury accessory that deserves the same care you give your watches. Proper maintenance ensures your Aevitas wooden watch case remains elegant, durable, and protective for years to come.

In this guide, we’ll explore how to maintain both materials, with expert advice from Aevitas ,...

The Outdoors School

Ground-breaking outdoor school awarded ‘Good’ Ofsted rating for the second time

South West specialist education provider The Outdoors School has received a ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted after a recent inspection.

It’s the second time that the school, which is based entirely outdoors, has merited this rating.

The report found The Outdoors Group to be good in all areas including quality of education, personal development and behaviour and attitudes. In...

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Return of Hospiscare Festive Adventure fundraiser

This December, Otter Garden Centres in Ottery St Mary is once again hosting a family-friendly fundraiser for local charity Hospiscare.

Running from December 17 to 23 (excepting December 18) it’s perfectly timed to kick off the Christmas festivities.

Held in a special venue at the garden centre, the Festive Adventure promises to be a magical experience for families. Children...

Walking the extra mile for Westbank to celebrate 21 years of Health Walks

A team of staff and volunteers from local charity Westbank Community Health and Care, who took on a fundraising challenge this month to collectively walk 360 miles - a distance equivalent to the circumference of Devon - have already exceeded their goal by walking more than 600 miles so far.

This month, Westbank is celebrating the 21st anniversary of its extensive Health Walks programme...

Aldi teams up with Inpost and the Salvation Army to launch clothing donation scheme to help Devon shoppers recycle

Aldi shoppers in Devon will soon be able to donate their pre-loved clothing and textiles at some of its stores in the region.

In partnership with The Salvation Army, from 22nd September, the supermarket is accepting clothing and textile donations for the first time via its InPost Lockers, making it easier than ever for customers to donate pre-loved clothing as part of their shopping...

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