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Exeter MA Publishing Cohort Launch Publication Celebrating Publishing and Literary Networks in the South West

Publishing and Literary Networks in the South West is the first publication to explore the flourishing literary scenes and publishing networks in the South West. Exeter City of Literature Executive Director Anna Cohn Orchard says, ‘This publication should be read by every literary professional, prospective university student, and book lover in the country. It’s remarkable to see the wealth of...

Bovey Castle to host discovery trail as part of Easter Sunday celebrations

A five-star Devon manor house hotel is serving up an adventurous course to its Sunday roasts this Easter that will end with families using clues to explore their 275-acre Dartmoor Estate.

Bovey Castle, part of the Eden Hotel Collection, is hosting an Easter discovery trail on Sunday, March 31 for those enjoying Easter Sunday Lunch within the Great Western 3AA Rosette Restaurant....

East Devon District Council implements updated Public Spaces Protection Orders for dog controls

East Devon District Council has announced the implementation of updated Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) pertaining to dog controls across the district’s beaches, playparks and open spaces. As part of the council’s obligation to review these Orders every three years, revisions were made in 2023 following extensive consultation with the public, Town and Parish Councils, and other...

Police reinvest money from criminal activity to support community football sessions

Devon & Cornwall Police have reinvested money from illegal activity to help fund community football sessions in South Devon.

The Force’s Diverse Communities Team (DCT) used £900 from the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) to run a series of ten free community football sessions to people aged over 18.

The sessions aim to bring people together to raise awareness of hate crime...

Exhibition tells fascinating story of River Dart’s anglers

The stories of the River Dart’s angling community are being shared for the first time in a new exhibition.

Dartmoor’s National Park Visitor Centre at Princetown is hosting the exhibition focusing on stories, histories, memories and archival material from the Dart Angling Association (DAA).

A Portrait of Place: The River Dart Anglers is a collaborative research project...

Police in Barnstaple respond to public feedback as their latest operation gets underway ​

Police in Barnstaple have begun an operation to tackle local issues of concerns such as drug dealing, speeding motorists and anti-social behaviour.

The Neighbourhood Team, headed up by Barnstaple Sector Inspector Andy Wills, will be carrying out high visibility patrols and using dispersal powers to reassure the public and engage with local people.

The operation began on...

Around one in two people in the South-West are worried about running out of money in retirement

Fear of running out of money in retirement is rising among those in the South-West with nearly half (47%) concerned their savings will not last them through retirement, new research* from Investec Wealth & Investment (UK) shows, which has an office in Exeter.

In general, women are more worried about running out of money compared to men. More than half (54%) of women surveyed are...

Undercover police operation in Torquay tackles street crime

Police teams recently seized a vehicle, a lock knife and drugs as part of their plain clothes operation to tackle crime on the streets of Torquay.

Across the past few weeks, stop searches were carried out with the aim of seizing drugs, dangerous weapons and to gather intelligence in an effort to disrupt people looking to commit crime.

Inspector Chris Lithgow, who heads up...

Lord Mayor of Plymouth officially opens new Post Office

Lord Mayor of Plymouth, Cllr Mark Shayer, has “cut the ribbon” (15/3) at a brand-new Upland Drive Post Office that has opened in the ward that he represents.

Greg Gardner has opened Upland Drive Post Office at his SPAR Late Stop store which he owns at 71 -73 Upland Drive, Derriford, PL6 6BE.

At the Post Office we are continually looking to refresh our network and ensure we...

Planning Permission Granted for New Community Diagnostic Centre

Planning permission has been granted for the new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) to be built in Plymouth in the West End.

Stuart Windsor, Future Hospitals Director at University Hospitals Plymouth said: “We are pleased to have received planning permission for the new diagnostic centre. Groundworks are due to commence in April and we are working on the detailed designs to bring a full...

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