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From Devon With Love: Villages in Action Brings Bold Double-Bill of New Performance to Buckfastleigh and Totnes Fringe Festival

This July, Villages in Action presents two vibrant evenings of early-stage performance as part of its acclaimed artist development programme, From Devon With Love . The first of two Summer Scratch events takes place on Thursday 10th July at the Moor...

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Army veteran wins British Forces in Business Award thanks to life-changing PTSD treatment

A Plymouth Army veteran who created a thriving business using art skills she learned during treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), from veterans’ mental health charity Combat Stress, has won a national business award.

Clare Hearl, 46, won ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ in the British Forces in Business Awards 2025, on Thursday 26 June. The awards seek to recognise and...

‘Exciting’ New Interactive Children’s Zones to Open in Exeter Libraries

Libraries Unlimited South West, a charity that provides community libraries across Devon and Torbay, were delighted to receive a donation of £9,531 from the Morrisons Foundation. The funding from the charitable arm of the supermarket has covered the costs of creating two innovative 'sensory zones' at their library in Exeter, one for children aged 0-7, the other for 8-12 year olds. Rachel...

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Allison Homes supports Pride events in Devon with £500 donation

In honour of Pride Month (June), regional housebuilder Allison Homes donated £500 to Devon-based charity Sunrise Diversity for the third year in a row, helping them to host both Bideford Pride and Barnstaple Diversity Festival and Pride.

Sunrise Diversity celebrates diversity, promotes equality and social inclusion, and challenges discrimination in North Devon, to ensure individuals...

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Two Devon Care Homes Named Among the UK’s Best in New National Ranking

Two Devon care homes have been recognised among the UK’s top-performing elderly care providers in a new national ranking.

Lucerne House in Exeter and Malden House in Sidmouth have been named in the first-ever Top 100 Care Homes Index , published by elderly care finder Lottie . The index celebrates care homes that demonstrate exceptional standards in care quality, staff wellbeing,...

Off plan launch of highly anticipated new homes in Exeter

A much-anticipated collection of new homes is being released to buy off-plan in Exeter, amid strong demand from prospective buyers.

Willow Grange on Spruce Close in Beacon Heath is ideally situated to offer the best of city and country living. With the potential for stunning views and a thoughtfully planned layout, this new development by Edenstone Homes is already generating...

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Is Panning for Gold in Devon Worthwhile?

The rich history of precious metal in Devon and the surrounding area has built fortunes and created legends. Yet, you might not realise that panning for gold is an activity that you can try here easily. How can you do this, and is it worth doing?

The Timeless Allure of Gold

Gold has been valued by humans throughout history, with the earliest artefacts we’ve found so far dating back...

Greendale and Food Drink Devon to host free Love Local Food Festival

A date for the diary, Love Local Food Festival by Greendale, in collaboration with Food Drink Devon, is returning to Exeter Castle on Saturday 9th August from 10am - 6pm.

Free to enter and set in the heart of Exeter, the festival promises a day of delicious food and drink, live entertainment and family fun, all while celebrating the very best of Devon’s food and drink.

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Drake Circus reveals line-up of local talent for live summer sessions at The Barcode

Drake Circus has unveiled the line-up of talented local performers for Barcode Live – with the first session taking place on Thursday 3rd July.

Every Thursday throughout July and August, visitors can enjoy free performances from some of the region’s most exciting up-and-coming artists as part of an initiative to showcase new talent and celebrate Plymouth’s vibrant cultural scene....

Inheritance Tax Receipts Hit £1.5 Billion in Two Months

New figures from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) show that inheritance tax (IHT) brought in £1.5 billion during the first two months of the 2025–26 tax year. This is £98 million more than during the same period last year, continuing a steady rise in tax receipts over the past 20 years.

Possible U‑Turn on Non‑Dom Inheritance Tax

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly thinking...

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Moorland Fuels achieves distinguished Fleet Operators Recognition Scheme accreditation

Okehampton-based Moorland Fuels , a leading provider of commercial fuels, heating oil, and lubricants in the South West, has achieved a significant milestone on its journey towards both net zero, and its commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and driver safety standards, by achieving the highly regarded Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme Bronze accreditation.

Known as FORS, the...

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