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Help Betty find the purr-fect forever home

Beautiful Betty has been searching for a new home through Blue Cross for over 200 days. This Christmas, the charity is appealing to the public to help find this friendly cat a new purr-fect home.

Betty was admitted to Blue Cross Devon in May and has been patiently waiting for a loving...

Hospital workers aim to walk 630 miles to help preserve coastal pathways

Staff from Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth, previously known locally as the Peninsula Treatment centre, have laced up their boots to kick-off a 630-mile walking challenge spanning the next 12 months, which aims to raise £1500 for the South West Coast Path Association (SWCPA).

Having chosen SWCPA as its ‘charity of the year,’ the hospital team aims to ace their challenge by...

Torbay Pharmaceuticals (TP) has launched a recruitment campaign to support its ambitious growth plans.

Torbay Pharmaceuticals launches recruitment drive to support company growth

Torbay Pharmaceuticals (TP) has launched a recruitment campaign to support its ambitious growth plans.

The Devon pharma manufacturing company is aiming to strengthen its workforce with over 10 new positions in its production department after being acquired by NorthEdge from Torbay and Devon NHS Foundation Trust in 2023.

NorthEdge investment will see Torbay Pharmaceuticals...

Have your say on draft plans for Exmouth town and seafront

Have your say on a draft plan outlining how Exmouth town and seafront will be shaped for the next decade has been created.

Following extensive public consultations in summer 2022, East Devon District Council (EDDC) has now released its draft ‘Placemaking Plan for Exmouth Town and Seafront’.

A questionnaire, asking for feedback will run for two weeks from March 1 until March...

Kidzone adds new outdoor facilities to welcome more preschoolers at Westbank

The thriving preschool within Westbank Community Health and Care’s centre at Exminster has added new outdoor play facilities with a view to welcoming more 2- to 4-year-olds from the local area.

The ‘Kidzone’ at Farmhouse Rise in Exminster already offered a large, bright room with an amazing view over the Exminster marshes towards Woodbury, providing high quality, individually tailored...

Allison Homes launches scheme to help Devon homeowners shrink their mortgage costs

Devon housebuilder Allison Homes is launching a purchase contribution scheme, helping property seekers to reduce their monthly mortgage costs.

Homebuyers who reserve selected homes on or before 31st March 2024 will receive a contribution from Allison Homes upon completion. This can then be put towards homeowners’ monthly mortgage costs, helping them be reduced to the equivalent of a...

Bookshop with books in the window and two women standing outside

Mother-daughter team at Devon's leading indie bookshop Liznojan celebrate Mother's Day

Liznojan is an independent mother-daughter bookshop in Tiverton, Devon, who first opened their doors in 2017.

As is probably the case with most bookshops at this time of year, they get asked recommendations for Mother’s Day gifts a lot.

They generally start with “which books have you recently enjoyed?” and then choose around five titles for the purchaser to choose.

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West End Smash-hit Tina - The Tina Turner Musical is coming to Plymouth

The producers of the hit West End production, Tina – The Tina Turner Musical are delighted to announce the first ever UK and Ireland tour, opening at Curve Leicester and visiting Theatre Royal Plymouth from 01 – 12 July 2025. Tina – The Tina Turner Musical continues to run in the West End at the Aldwych Theatre, where it has played for over 5 years following its world premiere, receiving...

Police in Torquay welcome new Inspector

Devon and Cornwall Police has appointed Chris Lithgow as the new Inspector in Torquay, heading up neighbourhood policing teams in the area.

“I know Torquay very well, having been brought up near Broadsands. I also spent part of my 16-year police career patrolling the area, answering emergency 999 calls and investigating serious crime”, said Inspector Lithgow, “this has provided me a...

Police in Okehampton Welcome Information from the Public

Officers in the Okehampton area are urging residents to come forward if they have information about crimes or suspected illegal activity.

The local Neighbourhood Police Team are keen to receive community intelligence from residents so they can better target their resources. Information from local people has helped officers build investigations in the past and led to offenders being...

Bear Grylls announces more acts, as Gone Wild Devon moves towards sell-out success

  • Sam Ryder, James, The Feeling, Jake Shears, Ocean Colour Scene, Ash, and Dick&Dom DJ Set to perform
  • Over 100 free family-friendly experiences, 22-25 August

TV adventurer Bear Grylls has bolstered his impressive line-up of bands, acts, speakers, entertainment and activities for Gone Wild Devon , leading to a rush in bookings, leaving just 25% of tickets...

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