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High Court rejects Colyton Parish’s attempt to overturn creation of Colyford Parish

The High Court has refused Colyton Parish Council’s case to contest the governance review that created Colyford Parish Council.

The court ruled that the challenge was too late, and East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) process for reviewing Colyford Parish’s creation was thorough, legal and within required timeframes.

The court awarded EDDC costs of £8,967 from Colyton Parish...

Plymouth says ENOUGH — no more excuses: Let’s end violence against women and girls

Local women’s charity Trevi has launched its city-wide campaign for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and says ENOUGH!

Over the last five years, the number of domestic abuse incidents has been increasing in Plymouth, and it accounts for 27% of all violent crimes in the city compared to the national average of 16%. Last year alone, there were 6,933 reported cases of...

Totnes unveils a triple festive delight: Three magical shopping events

After the tremendous success of last year's Christmas Market and Late Night Shopping events in December, Totnes Town Council, Visit Totnes, and Miss Ivy Events are gearing up for a repeat performance this year. Once again, there’s the opportunity to enjoy not just one, but three spectacular festive shopping extravaganzas, all aimed at boosting town centre commerce and providing joyful outings...

Christmas at The Mole Resort in Devon

Winter Wonderland Festivities at The Mole Resort

Santa is coming to North Devon along with cocktail and wreath making workshops, Christmas carols, festive cheese and wine tasting, Yuletide campfires and more!

Christmas has arrived at The Mole Resort Devon, with a jam-packed season of festive fun, food and frolics for families, friends and couples to enjoy.

Until 26th December, the luxury resort destination will be...

Devon Freemasons Donate £24,000 to 19 Local Devon Charities & Organisations

Every Spring and Autumn Freemasons from all around Devon meet to support local organisations who require financial assistance, among which are children’s charities, schools, youth centres and locally based charities including hospices, hospital services and cancer charities.

The money is raised through the “WAKE FUND”, a trust conceived by William Alexander Kneel, the Devonshire...

Endangered dormice thrive in East Devon’s nature reserves

Against a backdrop of catastrophic national decline, dormice in East Devon’s Local Nature Reserves are doing well.

Earlier this month, The People’s Trust for Endangered Species reported a very bleak picture for dormice in the UK with a 70% decline since the year 2000, and a total loss of the species from 20 English counties since Victorian times. Habitat loss and degradation,...

Accoustics of Resistance

THG announces first UK showing of Mikhail Karikis: Acoustics of Resistance

new installation by international artist Mikhail Karikis is to open at Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG).

This January, THG will feature the UK début of 'Acoustics of Resistance', a new project by internationally recognised artist Mikhail Karikis focusing on the climate emergency.

Combining visualised climate data, experimental and folk music, the project reflects on our...

Public votes needed as Age UK Plymouth nominated for Charity Film Award

Age UK Plymouth are asking for supporters to watch and vote for their video “Supporting Independence in Plymouth” which has made it through to the public voting stage of the Charity Film Awards. The film, the first in a set of three shorts made in collaboration with local film-maker Simon Cohen, highlight the charity’s prestigious 81 year history of support for over 50s in the city through...

Quality mark recognises best practice by Adopt South West

Adopt South West has achieved a prestigious status for its work in finding caring families for children in the region.

The regional adoption agency has gained recognition for the high standards of its fostering for adoption, earning the “Early Permanence Quality Mark Award”.

Fostering for adoption (which is also called Early Permanence) aims to provide children in local...

Veterans Charity with a Barnstaple Base Benefits from Police Community Fund

Police in Barnstaple have handed over money to The Veterans Charity to help pay for specialist equipment.

The donation of £2,798 will help the national charity deliver training courses, therapy sessions and other activities for those veterans suffering hardship.

The group are based locally in Barnstaple, North Devon and do lots of positive work to support military veterans...

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