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The East Devon District Council Countryside team is celebrating a successful start to the spring season, with record-breaking visitor numbers at Seaton Wetlands and a programme of sold-out events.

During the Easter school holidays, Seaton Wetlands welcomed 8108 visitors - a 10% increase compared to 2024 - with nearly 2,000 arriving over the Easter weekend alone.

One of the...

Sixth Form students and tutors from Exmouth Community College have rolled up their sleeves and taken to the shoreline for a sun-soaked beach clean this term, combining environmental action with a celebration of student led fundraising.

In addition to collecting litter and helping protect the local coastline, students proudly handed over £563.68 raised this academic year to Surfers...

Reform UK Devon county councillors have elected Michael Fife Cook, councillor for Yelverton Rural, as group leader following a meeting of councillors.

Michael was born into poverty in an old caravan with no wheels or tyres and no running water or electricity. Despite this, he was the first in his family to go to university. He then joined the RAF and upon leaving worked in a sand...

The Plymouth Fishing and Seafood Association (PFSA) is thrilled to announce the return of the Plymouth Seafood Tour, running from 3rd to 18th October 2025. This two-week celebration of sea-to-plate dining invites locals and visitors alike to discover the unbeatable freshness and flavour of locally caught seafood straight from the Plymouth fishing fleet.

As part of PFSA’s “Choose...