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Search is on for tattoo studios to hold flash days for needy moggies

This ‘kitten season’ tattoo studios across the South West as well as tattoo fans of all ages are being called on to celebrate their dedication to cats and body art by hosting tattoo-focused days during July to raise money for local needy moggies.

Cats Protection has seen a number of tattoo studios over the past two years create dedicated flash days to raise money for its cat rehoming...

White Stuff opens new upgraded store at Drake Circus

Fashion and lifestyle brand White Stuff has opened its new store at Drake Circus, bringing a refreshed shopping experience to Plymouth. The move sees the retailer relocate from its former home on New George Street, introducing customers to a new setting for its unique, in-house designed collections.

Located on the Upper Mall, the new store offers White Stuff’s womenswear, menswear,...

Oddfellows Southern Conference Hailed a Major Success  as Torquay Hosts Thriving Regional Event

Members of the Oddfellows Friendly Society from across the South West have returned from Torquay following a highly successful three day regional conference.

Deputies from Redruth, Truro and Plymouth joined others from across the large Southern Group for a packed programme of meetings, discussions and social events based in a seafront hotel which was able to accommodate and cater for...

UHP consultant appointed as regional medical director for research

A Plymouth-based consultant in Intensive Care has been appointed as the joint Health and Care Medical Director, for the research arm of the NHS in the south west peninsula.

Dr Jessie Welbourne, who has worked at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust for the last 13 years, has been successful in being appointed to the NIHR South West Peninsula Regional Research Delivery Network (SWP...

Our Freedom: Then and Now – National Exhibition Comes to Exeter in June

Libraries Unlimited is delighted to announce that Our Freedom: Then and Now, a major UK-wide exhibition marking 80 years since the end of the Second World War, will be on display at Exeter Library from 15 June to 10 July 2026.

Developed by Future Arts Centres in partnership with Open Eye Gallery and Libraries Connected, and supported by public funding from Arts Council England, the...

First street handed over at Post Hill as new affordable homes help tackle Devon’s housing crisis

A street of twenty-five new affordable homes has been completed in Tiverton, helping to meet growing local demand and provide much-needed housing for the community.

With Devon County Council highlighting a shortage of social rented homes across the county, this delivery marks a positive step forward for the area.

Allison Homes South West and LiveWest have partnered to...

Start the bray with the dawn chorus

The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth is not only home to hundreds of friendly donkeys, it’s alive with the sound of birdsong, and visitors are being offered the chance to enjoy the dawn chorus under the expert guidance of one of its ecology officers.

The Wildlife Walk and Breakfast on 9 June offers people the chance to discover the early-morning bird life across the sanctuary, set...

South Devon College celebrate annual apprenticeship awards

South Devon College celebrated nine years of excellence at its annual Apprenticeship Awards event recently.

Apprentices, employers, families and friends filled the Torbay Suite at The Imperial Hotel in Torquay for an evening of celebration and recognition for the people and organisations driving apprenticeships across the region.

Among those recognised on the night was Felix...

Friendly groups where retirements come together

Retirement is a chance to begin an exciting new chapter. But for some, it can come with unexpected challenges such as feelings of isolation or a sense of lost purpose.

Local friendship group, Heart of the West Oddfellows says it wants to remind retirees in the area that its community meetups can help them explore new interests, build lasting friendships, and make the most of this...

Dawlish couple celebrate wedding day at Rowcroft Hospice

A deeply heartfelt celebration took place on Tuesday 19 May at Rowcroft Hospice, as Keiandra Foote and Jeff Coombs were married surrounded by close family, friends and the hospice team who helped make the day possible.

Keiandra is currently receiving specialist care in Rowcroft’s Inpatient Unit, and the couple chose to hold their wedding there, in a place where they have been...

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