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Miss Torquay 2024

Beth Mitchell 30 years old born in Torquay, is the current reigning Miss Torquay 2024. She also has got herself a place in the final at Miss Great Britain National Final in October!

Beth is to represent Torquay a small seaside town in Devon in the final.

The last time Torquay was crowned a Miss was in 2016 with Lexie Carducci, 8 years ago!

With her title Beth has...

SSG raising money and spreading awareness for important causes

SSG Training & Consultancy have proudly hosted and participated in numerous charitable events throughout the year so far, raising a substantial sum for various causes.

Find out more about what they have been getting up to.

For Red Nose Day this year, they embraced the theme this year’s theme, “Do something funny for money.” The team dove into a fun-filled day featuring...

Branching out! Local housebuilder encourages Tiverton youngsters to ‘please play here’ with FREE explorer packs

A housebuilder in Tiverton is encouraging children to play outside more this summer and embrace the nature on their doorstep by giving away free explorer packs.

Redrow South West is offering free ‘explorer packs’ at its Blundell’s Grange development for a limited time during the summer holidays. The packs are part of a nationwide initiative to get children outdoors with their friends...

Daily Deals in Devon: Your Guide to the Best Local Coupons

Are you keen on grabbing the most valuable discounts in Devon? EarthWeb is here to guide you. Daily deals, local offers, and limited-time coupons are just around the corner to make your shopping more vibrant.

They bring together the best local coupons suitable for diverse interests and budgets. We're passionate about helping you discover value-loaded deals that cater to your daily...

New Devon Attraction ‘Jurassic Discovery’ Launches ‘Walk with Dinosaurs’ Exhibition

The brand new visitor attraction, Jurassic Discovery, launched its fantastic new exhibition, 'Last Day of the Dinosaurs,' on 27th July 2024, and was opened by Professor Paul Barrett from the Natural History Museum. Located in Seaton, East Devon, this immersive, walk-through experience transports visitors to the Cretaceous Period, offering a journey to discover the final days of the dinosaurs...

Have your say on the refurbishment of nine East Devon play areas

Nine play areas will receive upgraded play equipment and safety surfaces as part of a £1million investment from East Devon District Council (EDDC).

The equipment at these locations has reached the end of its life and requires replacing. Exmouth’s play areas at Baker Close, Carter Avenue, Byron Way, and Littleham Village Hall, are amongst those which will be refurbished. Whitebridges...

Plymouth High community takes trip down memory lane to celebrate 150 years of education

Past and present students and staff of Plymouth High School for Girls have come together for a celebration event to mark 150 years of service to the community.

The school, based on St Lawrence Road and a proud member of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, is commemorating 150 years since it opened as a cornerstone of education for girls across the region, consistently fostering a...

New exhibitions shed light on traditional craft techniques and West Country witches

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) announces two solo exhibitions by Philippa Lawrence and Anne Jackson.

This September, THG will be completely transformed by new exhibitions: A Space Between and The Witchcraft Series.

A Space Between is a solo exhibition of the work of artist Philippa Lawrence. The exhibition draws together threads that run throughout Philippa's practice,...

Memorial service in North Devon to remember Police Constable killed in 1883

A memorial service took place earlier this week to remember murdered North Devon police officer PC Walter Creech.

The constable was killed on 29 July 1883 in Georgeham village, near Croyde, while attending a disturbance at the Kings Arms public house. He was stabbed to death. PC Creech is buried in the churchyard in Georgeham and the event was attended by around 30 people from the...

A train arriving at Okehampton Station

Devon Railway Memories To Be Collected

The Folklore Library & Archive is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a generous grant from GWR’s Customer & Community Improvement initiative, which seeks to support rail-related community engagement projects.

The money will fund a heritage project focused on collecting and preserving people’s memories of Devon branch lines, with particular focus on the Exeter –...

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