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Agrifest South West 2026: Livestock Excellence and the Return of the West Country Food Village

Agrifest South West returns to Westpoint Arena, Exeter on Wednesday 4th November 2026, building on the strong momentum of last year’s event. In 2025, Agrifest showcased more than 180 cattle and 75 pairs of sheep, with visitors able to witness the highest quality livestock taking part in a line-...

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Aldi hiring 60 store colleagues in Devon

Aldi is actively recruiting for 60 store colleagues in Devon.

The UK’s fourth-largest supermarket, which already operates more than 1,050 stores and employs over 45,000 people, is hiring for a wide range of store positions.

This includes both full-time and part-time positions such as Store Cleaner and Store Assistant, all the way up to Assistant Store Manager, with salaries...

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Auctioneers Mary Chilcott and Barnaby Willis with Captain Campbell’s Collection

Captain Campbell's Collection goes to auction

An unexpected trove of fabulous artwork, discovered in a secluded Somerset bungalow, is set to go under the hammer at Chilcotts Auctioneers in Honiton on July 12.

The eclectic collection was quietly and meticulously assembled over decades by distinguished Royal Navy hydrographer and commanding officer, Captain Richard J Campbell OBE.

Naval hero, Captain Campbell surrounded...

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Drake Circus unveils bee-autiful new summer installation celebrating pollinators

Drake Circus has unveiled its new summer installation for 2025, transforming the centre’s atrium with an ode to Plymouth’s pollinators.

Following the success of last year’s rainbow themed installation, this year’s display has been developed in partnership with local biodiversity organisation, Pollenize, celebrating bees and butterflies whilst educating visitors on their importance for...

Progress on multi-million-pound Sidmouth and East Beach coastal defence scheme

Sidmouth’s multi-million-pound coastal defence scheme is one step closer to reality. 

The proposed £21m scheme will help protect Sidmouth town and seafront, especially between Jacob’s Ladder and East Beach, from flooding and erosion, for the next 100 years.  

Companies and suppliers interested in carrying out the works have visited the site, readying themselves to develop...

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Finalists announced for the THG Open 2025 exhibition.

A record number of artists has submitted their work to the Open exhibition at Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG).

The finalists have been announced for the THG Open 2025. This year, THG registered a record number of entries totalling over 460 artworks.

Many of the artists in the final selection of over 100 artworks reflect themes connected to the natural world. From intricate...

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Pluss Customers Take Life-Changing Trip to Stockholm Thanks to Turing Scheme

14 individuals supported by Pluss embark on a week-long cultural experience in Sweden

This summer, 14 individuals supported by Seetec’s Community Interest Company, Pluss, embarked on the adventure of a lifetime with a week-long trip to Stockholm, Sweden. A first time abroad for many of the group.

Made possible by On Course South West and funded through the UK Government’s...

Seaton Wetlands Welcomes BBC Countryfile!

East Devon District Council’s Countryside Team recently hosted the BBC’s Countryfile team at Seaton Wetlands Nature Reserve for two days of filming.

Presenters Sammi Kinghorn and Matt Baker visited the council-owned and managed reserve to learn about its biodiversity and the important conservation work taking place. The episode, which also features footage from Seaton Tramway and...

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Top honour for Devon care home group

A Devon care home group has clinched the highest honour from a global organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of care home residents.

Southern Healthcare received the Platinum Award from Eden Alternative UK for all four of their care homes in Exeter, Seaton, Dawlish and Plymouth.

Developed in 1994 by an American doctor, Bill Thomas, the Eden Alternative is a global...

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Support Devon Air Ambulance’s Summer Appeal to save more lives across the county

Devon Air Ambulance has launched the Heart of Devon Summer Appeal 2025 , urging residents and visitors to support its lifesaving missions during their busiest time of the year.

With the stunning weather, thousands of locals and visitors flock to Devon’s coastlines, moors, and countryside, the demand for emergency prehospital care surges. The charity is calling on the community to...

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Historic Old Bakery Reopens as Village Shop and Craft Hub in Branscombe

The historic Old Bakery in Branscombe has reopened as a vibrant village shop and craft hub, offering light refreshments from Wednesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm.

This new venture is a partnership between the National Trust, which owns the property, and local resident Emily Gladstone, whose house overlooks the building.

Nestled in the heart of the village, the Old Bakery now...

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