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Santa and the pirates

This December, families are invited on a swashbuckling adventure like no other as Santa and the Pirates (that don’t want Christmas!) docks for a special festive performance on Sunday 14th December 2025 at 3:00 PM.

In this lively seasonal tale, Father Christmas faces his biggest...

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Donkeys enjoy festive enrichment

Donkeys at The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth have been enjoying some festive enrichment this week and are pictured munching on some specially made Christmas wreaths

The garlands were carefully crafted by staff at the sanctuary using willow, herbs and selected pieces of cut up fruit and vegetables.

Enrichment is very important for the resident donkeys and provides them with...

Neighbourly helper recognised by housing association’s Christmas Kindness competition

A Plymouth community champion who goes out of his way to help a neighbour is one of the winners of a housing association’s Christmas Kindness competition.

Larry Jones, 69, was nominated by his next-door neighbour Ros after they were experiencing a difficult time.

After Ros’ husband, Andrew, was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, Larry stepped in to support the family...

Persimmon unveils exciting plans for Saltram Meadow development

The leading housebuilder behind the Saltram Meadow site in Plymstock is inviting local residents to come and see its future plans for the development.

Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon has recently submitted plans to the local authority for a new community square as part of the major new housing development on the edge of Plymouth.

The 'Main Square' will form the...

Local developer supports student efforts to make city life safer

The housebuilder behind Plymouth’s Palmerston Heights and Saltram Meadows developments have donated significant funds to the city’s student-run night patrol team.

Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon presented Plymouth Night Patrol with their £2,500 cheque on Union Street in the city centre as they began their work on Wednesday (13th).

The award-winning and life-saving...

Bad language and festive jumpers round off a year of fundraising for RGB

RGB Building Supplies is delighted to announce the success of its 2023 fundraising campaign in support of Children's Hospice South West (CHSW). The company has raised over £3,000 through various initiatives, culminating in a festive jumper day on Monday 18th December, and the introduction of swear boxes across all RGB branches.

Throughout the year, RGB engaged in a range of fundraising...

Greyhound who spent over a year in Dogs Trust care to celebrate first Christmas with forever family

Dora, a four-year-old Greyhound, is celebrating her first Christmas at home, having been recently adopted from Dogs Trust Ilfracombe.

A sweet and gentle pooch, Dora originally arrived at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe in April 2022

She was initially adopted in May 2022, however, was sadly soon returned after her adopter’s work life became busier.

Despite soaking up some sofa...

Theatre Royal Plymouth welcomes first panto junior ensemble in four years

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) has reintroduced a children’s ensemble to its pantomime for the first time since the pandemic.

The chosen young people, aged between 7 – 10, are taking centre stage in Goldilocks and the Three Bears, which runs until Saturday 13 January.

Out of the 80 who auditioned, sixteen children were selected. The talented youngsters will be split into two...

Celebrity Chef Michael Caines, with two Exeter Chiefs rugby players holding  a £3 million board

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Rugby club charity launches drive to reach £3m

The Exeter Chiefs Foundation has issued a plea for help in reaching its next milestone.

Since launching in 2011, a dedicated army of generous fans and followers, have helped the charity raise an impressive £2.8m for local organisations.

Now, a fresh drive has been launched to smash the £3m barrier - and the money is needed more...

Christmas dinner still the most joyful event of the festive season, finds survey by Dartmoor charity

Age-old Christmas traditions are flourishing despite various campaigns this year to “do your own thing” a survey has found.

But people are questioning the number and cost of presents and many are ditching Christmas cards.

The survey was conducted for mental health charity Mind Over Mountains, who are running a wellbeing retreat on Dartmoor. They were keen to find out what was...

Support for plans to develop missing link of Tarka Trail

Councillors have approved proposals to construct the latest section of the Tarka Trail between Barnstaple and Ilfracombe. The £583,000 scheme supported at yesterday’s (Wednesday 13 December) Cabinet meeting will complete a missing link between Buttercombe Lane and Foxhunters as part of a longer-term route to eventually connect Barnstaple to Ilfracombe. This new stretch is the second phase of...

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