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Oke Energy Fest returns

Tamar Energy Community (TEC) is delighted to announce the return of Oke Energy Fest , taking place on Saturday, 4th October 2025 , from 10:00 to 15:00 at Charter Hall, Okehampton .

The Fest offers a welcoming space...

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Little sister inspires Big Oke abseil to help find brain tumour cure

A 12-year-old girl living with life-changing effects of a brain tumour has inspired family members, including her elder sister, to take on the Big Oke abseil to help find a cure for the devastating disease.

Leah Martin from Paignton was diagnosed with an aggressive medulloblastoma brain tumour at the age of two and underwent several operations and a gruelling regime of high-dose...

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Active Devon To Deliver A Two Year Child Pedestrian Training Programme Across Devon

Active Devon Launch 'Walkability', a Child Pedestrian Training Programme During Walk To School Week

Walking is good for children, families and their environment. A generation ago, 70% of primary school children walked to school – now it’s just over half*. To help reverse this trend, Active Devon is delighted to announce they are launching a two-year Child Pedestrian Training...

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Long-awaited flower shows signs of bloom in Devon

A plant which can take years to flower is showing signs of bloom at the National Trust’s Coleton Fishacre garden, near Brixham in Devon.

The Agave americana , nicknamed the Century Plant, is a hardy succulent native to Mexico and Central America, that can mature for years before it begins growing a unique flower spike. A member of the asparagus family, the spike resembles spears of...

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Willand School Fayre has a touch of magic thanks to local housebuilder

A local housebuilder worked its magic to ensure that children at the Willand School Spring Fayre were spellbound.

Bellway South West, which is building 125 new homes at Fox Mill Gardens in the village, donated £400 to pay for a magician to entertain the youngsters at the free event.

Devon-based magician Ian Symons whose stage name is Ozzy D and who is a member of the Magic...

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Outdoor Careers Taster Day at Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park will be hosting an Outdoor Careers Taster Day for young people aged 16-25 next month.

The event on Thursday 6 June is part of the three-year Restoring Stover Park Project. The first year of the project has been completed, and a range of improvements are underway, including the extension of the visitor centre, development of a community workshop, and the de-silting...

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Great South West unveils world-class investment opportunities

Region launches flagship Investment Brochure at UKREiiF, showcasing nine nationally strategic, globally significant projects

The Great South West Partnership has launched its new Investment Brochure at UKREiiF, the UK's largest investment and development convention with over 10,000 delegates attending. The brochure was unveiled at a special lunch reception hosted by Karl Tucker, Great...

Somerton development is near completion with two homes remaining

Regional housebuilder Allison Homes South West is selling the final homes at its Buttercross Meadow development in Somerton, which has quickly established a thriving community.

Michele Jones, Head of Sales at Allison Homes South West commented on the development: “Our Buttercross Meadow development has proved extremely popular, and with only two homes remaining, we are urging potential...

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May half term activities at the National Trust in Devon

During May half term across Devon, National Trust places are hosting an array of family friendly activities. From getting to know barn owls to discovering patterns in nature and hunting for reptiles to following and archaeological dig there’s lots to keep the whole family entertained.

What’s more, every time you experience a National Trust day out, you help care for these special...

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Coombeshead Academy Soul Band and Folk Group Rock the Devon County Show!

The Coombeshead Academy Soul Band and Folk Group wowed the crowd at one of Devon’s highest profile events this week!

The student bands from Coombeshead Academy in Newton Abbot, part of Education South West , were invited to play at Devon County Show by the Devon and Torbay Music Education Hub and managed to fit the event into their already packed performance diaries.

Upon...

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