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Easter events at the National Marine Aquarium

The National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth is putting on a whole host of events over the Easter holidays for children and families to enjoy.

From ocean clean ups, to behind the scenes tours with Ocean Discovery Rangers, and even a sleepover with the sharks! There is a wide range of...

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The National Careers Service Southwest partners with Exeter Library

The National Careers Service Southwest partnership with Exeter Library

The National Careers Service in the Southwest has taken a unique approach to bring careers guidance directly to the community.

A dedicated careers adviser, Sandy, has become a familiar face at the Exeter Library , offering valuable advice and support to individuals at various stages of their career journey. Whether you’re seeking your first job, contemplating a career change, or aiming to...

Designer working on artwork for celebratory mug

‘Otterly’ beautiful Wrendale design marks 60th anniversary

Otter Garden Centres has collaborated with a popular designer to produce an exclusive limited edition Royal Worcester mug as part of celebrations for its 60th anniversary.

The pretty design is the creation of Hannah Dale, the talented artist behind the well-known, award-winning Wrendale brand, which produces greeting cards, stationery and giftware.

Hannah said: “I was excited...

Devon Explorer sets sights on Call of the Loon for unique Scottish sea challenge

A Devon filmmaker and expedition leader is embarking upon his most ambitious project – attempting to capture the complete soundtrack of every species of Scottish seabird.

Roland Arnison is based on Dartmoor, but has worked around the world, including leading British Exploring Society and Biosphere Expeditions trips to some of the world’s most remote locations and landscapes....

East Devon’s first Tiny Forest is taking root in Exmouth

A tiny forest, made up of more than 600 trees and planted in a space roughly the size of a tennis court, has taken root in Exmouth.

Nearly 100 volunteers, aged three to 96 years old, braved patchy and muddy weather to transform a 300-square metre area at the edge of King George’s playing field on Carter Avenue.

The new forest has been influenced by the Japanese Miyawaki tiny...

Labour's Isabel Saxby Campaigning for Torridge and Tavistock: A Fresh Voice for Rural Progress

The Labour Party is thrilled to announce the selection of Isabel Saxby, for the people of Torridge and Tavistock, as its parliamentary candidate for the upcoming elections. Isabel brings a fresh perspective, representing a new generation of leadership.

A lifelong resident of West Devon, Isabel Saxby has deep roots in the community she seeks to represent. Having worked in the local...

Volunteer recruitment day at Buckland Abbey

The National Trust team at Buckland Abbey are looking for new volunteers to help take care of this much-loved gem in the Tavy Valley.

The team are hosting a volunteer open day on Friday 22 March,where anyone interested in getting involved can meet the team and find out more about what it's like to help look after the medieval Abbey and its estate.

The team at Buckland Abbey...

Four New Breed classes planned for Devon County Show 2024

The Devon County Show livestock committee is delighted to announce a full range of classes for four new breed categories at the 2024 event in May.

First up is the Red Poll Cattle breed, No longer on the rare breeds survival trust watchlist thanks to the hard work of the Breed Society, these multi-purpose cattle will grace the Devon County Show for the first time in the 150 year show’...

Cofton Holidays takes home a trio of wins at prestigious South West awards

Cofton Holidays, an eco-friendly tourist destination managed by a local Devon family, has earned some well-deserved acclaim with three prestigious awards, honouring their years of dedication to enhancing the visitor experience on-site.

Amidst fierce competition from various businesses across the South West, Cofton Holidays proudly clinched Bronze for Holiday Park Of The Year at the...

Planet Ocean exhibition will dive deep into our connection with the sea at The Box

A new exhibition that will plunge audiences into the heart of our world’s vast ocean and explore how it holds the key to our survival in the face of climate emergency, opens at The Box tomorrow (Saturday 16 March).

The highly anticipated Planet Ocean will immerse visitors in Plymouth’s pivotal relationship with the sea, celebrating its role as ‘Britain's Ocean City’, exploring...

More than £800,000 worth of drugs and 267 weapons taken off the streets

More than £800,000 worth of drugs and 267 weapons have been taken off the streets in the seventh iteration of an initiative designed to create a ‘ring of steel’ around the South West.

A collaboration between police forces in Dorset, Devon & Cornwall, Avon & Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, their respective Police and Crime Commissioners, British Transport Police, the...

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