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Eight-year-old reveals ultimate back to school shopping list for 2025

Back-to-school season is here, and Drake Circus has teamed up with its very own Chief Fun Officer, eight-year-old Ellie, to reveal what children really want in their school bags this September and help make parents’ back-to-school shopping trips that much easier.

Tasked with testing trends and giving her official stamp of approval, Ellie has rounded up the coolest must-haves for the...

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‘Can Ewe Knit It?’ celebrates Shaun’s 30 years

Shaun the Sheep, the beloved stop-motion character created by Aardman, is celebrating 30 years since his debut in Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave (1995). To mark this milestone, Aardman has launched a global crafting campaign called ‘Can Ewe Knit It?’, inviting fans and crafters worldwide to knit or crochet Shaun-inspired woollen blanket squares.

Running until October 2025, the...

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Plymouth safe bus still operating

People in Plymouth are being reminded that the Safe Bus remains available every Saturday night, though it has moved to a new temporary location at bus stop DC2 on Derry’s Cross roundabout, outside Timber Vault Escape Rooms (PL1 2TE). The move is due to ongoing roadworks on Royal Parade, expected to last nine months.

The Safe Bus operates from 10pm Saturday to 4am Sunday, offering a...

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Dartmoor marshals return this summer

Marshals have returned to Dartmoor National Park this summer to support Rangers and help keep the moor a safe, welcoming place for everyone. First introduced in 2020, the Dartmoor Marshals are now in their sixth year and continue to provide extra help during the busiest time of year.

From now until mid-September, the Marshals will be on patrol, mainly during the evenings. Their role...

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Matilda musical announces touring cast

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced the cast for the upcoming UK and Ireland tour of Matilda The Musical, which celebrates 15 years on stage in 2025.

The tour kicks off in Leicester this October and will visit 15 cities across the UK, including Bradford, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Manchester, and Cardiff—where the production will run over Christmas until 17 January 2027. One of...

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Tinies Launches Teddy Trail Across Devon

Local families – and the childcare professionals who support them – are in for a treat this summer as Tinies, one of the UK’s most trusted childcare agencies, brings joy and adventure to Devon with the launch of its Tinies Teddy Trail.

From bustling town centres to peaceful parks, adorable Tinies-branded teddy bears have been hidden in secret locations across the county, waiting to...

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Lewtrenchard manor reopens following extensive renovation

Historic country house hotel Lewtrenchard Manor has officially reopened its doors following an extensive renovation by independent hotel group Original Collection. Nestled in a secluded valley near Okehampton, the Grade II*-listed Jacobean manor began welcoming guests again on 25 July 2025, with bookings now open via its new website: www.lewtrenchardmanor.co.uk.

The restoration marks...

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Artists reflect on environmental crisis

A powerful new exhibition at Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) in Honiton is set to showcase contemporary artworks that confront today’s environmental challenges.

Where Are We Now?, opening this August, brings together work from 40 artists across Devon and Cornwall, all members of the Contemporary Art Membership Platform (CAMP) CIC. From sculpture to embroidery, the diverse exhibition...

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Plympton mum earns GB spot

A Plympton mum has secured a place on the Great Britain Veterans Judo Squad, less than two years after undergoing a total hip replacement.

Kylie Adams, 39, won gold at the British Veterans Judo Championship in Walsall this month, securing her spot on the GB team for the World Championships in Paris this November.

A 3rd-degree black belt and civil servant, Kylie’s achievement...

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Splashathon makes waves for charity

Hundreds of children aged 0–5 across Devon and Dorset have taken part in Water Babies’ Splashathon events over recent weeks, raising over £35,000 for Children’s Alliance and the baby loss charity Tommy’s.

The themed swimming sessions saw little ones dressed in costumes as they showed off their water safety skills in locations including Exeter, Bournemouth and Taunton.

Their...

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