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Toby’s Garden Festival Reveals Official 2026 Line-Up

Set against the stunning backdrop of Powderham Castle on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd May 2026 (10am–5pm), Toby’s Garden Festival has revealed an exciting programme of expert speakers and special guests set to headline this year’s event. Building on the 2026 theme of Discovery, the festival’s...

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Local runner reaches halfway mark in EPIC 50 half-marathon challenge

A determined local runner is celebrating an incredible milestone in his fundraising journey for Rowcroft Hospice, having completed the 25th half marathon on Saturday 18 April in his ambitious challenge to run 50 half marathons before turning 50 this October.

Geoff Pring, from Newton Abbot, is marking the halfway point in a 12-month challenge that’s testing both his physical and...

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Top marks in independent reviews for St Budeaux care home

Staff at Butterfly Lodge in St Budeaux, Plymouth, are celebrating the news that they have been awarded the highest possible score by carehome.co.uk for the care they provide, due to the very positive feedback submitted to the care sector’s industry-leading website by residents’ families.

The platform is the UK’s most visited care home review website attracting over 15 million visits...

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Charity Invites Families Back For More Springtime Fun at Ugbrooke House

Cancer Lifeline South West (CLSW) is preparing for a day of laughter, entertainment, and community spirit as it hosts its second annual Family Fun Day on Sunday 26th April, in the name of community and fundraising.

The event will take place once again in the beautiful grounds of Ugbrooke House, near Newton Abbot, and promises a packed programme of activities for all ages.

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Nearly a third of South West employees lack clear support during workplace stress, new research finds

Nearly one in three employees in the South West do not clearly feel supported by their employer during periods of work-related stress or illness. This is according to new research commissioned by employee health assessment provider Verve Healthcare.

The study, which surveyed 2,000 employees and 500 HR leaders and business managers across the UK, highlights both progress and challenges...

Flapjackery's Oli Robbins with Judith Quinn and Philippa Ryan celebrate Taste of the West Gold

Flapjackery Sidmouth and Lyme Regis strike Gold at the 2026 Taste of the West Awards

Flapjackery is celebrating a double win, with its Sidmouth and Lyme Regis shops picking up Gold in the Specialist Retailer/Deli category at the prestigious Taste of the West Awards, adding to its growing number of Gold-winning shops.

The awards are widely regarded as a benchmark for quality across the region, celebrating the very best producers, retailers and hospitality businesses....

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Parish Council grant provides new home for Westbank’s Community Larder in Exminster

Exminster’s Community Larder, provided by local health and wellbeing charity Westbank Community Health and Care, has a new weatherproof home thanks to a £200 grant from Exminster Parish Council. The money has enabled Westbank to purchase a waterproof unit to house a Community Larder that’s open 24/7 next to Exminster Methodist Church.

To mark the official opening of the facility, the...

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Fawlty Towers - The Play checks in and breaks records at the Princess Theatre!

The Princess Theatre, Torquay is proud to announce that Fawlty Towers - The Play has delivered one of the most remarkable weeks in our venue's history, breaking multiple records and writing a new chapter in the story of one of Britain's best-loved comedies.

The production ran from 14–18 April 2026, with the show's writer and creator, John Cleese, personally opening the production on...

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The Box Plymouth Shortlisted for Art Fund Museum of the Year

THE BOX PLYMOUTH MAKES HISTORY: SHORTLISTED FOR ART FUND MUSEUM OF THE YEAR

The Box Plymouth has been named one of five finalists for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2026, the world's largest and most prestigious museum prize, putting the city on the national cultural map.

The Box Plymouth is celebrating after being named one of five finalists for Art Fund Museum of the Year...

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South Molton Outdoor Market officially opens in newly named Drovers Yard

A new chapter for South Molton Pannier Market began on Thursday 16 April 2026 as the town officially opened South Molton Outdoor Market in the newly named Drovers Yard.

Located between South Molton Pannier Market and Central Car Park, the new outdoor market was formally opened with a red ribbon ceremony attended by Mayor Paul Henderson, with Adam Nichols, Market Manager, cutting the...

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Kim marks milestone of caring for Exmouth people’s sight

HARD-working optician Kim Swinbourne has celebrated 25 years of looking after people of all ages in Exmouth.

Her colleagues marked her quarter of a century at the Exmouth Specsavers store with balloons and gave her flowers and presents in recognition of her commitment to the community.

Kim began life at the Exeter Road site in 2001 as an optical receptionist, before going on...

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