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The sound of saucepans banging, and children shouting and singing, echoed throughout Branscombe valley, as pupils from Branscome Primary School took part in the annual Wassailing event in the National Trust’s apple orchard in Branscombe.

The custom of Wassailing dates back to pagan times and typically takes place each year on the twelfth night. It has been practiced in Britain for...

Wulf, a one-year-old Collie Crossbreed, is on the lookout for his forever home at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe having spent 324 days in the charity’s care.

Wulf arrived at Dogs Trust in March 2023. As he has been in Dogs Trust care for longer than six months, Wulf is classed as an ‘underdog’ by the charity.

Wulf had a difficult start to life, having previously never lived indoors,...

A new eye-catching mural has been installed at Drake Circus by Plymouth artist, Mrs Murals, to showcase local talent and beautify an urban space in the centre’s Barcode car park.

Inspiration for the mural has been drawn from a trip to the cinema as the artwork is situated in the leisure and entertainment facility close to Cineworld, and the design includes portraits of iconic stars...

Otter Garden Centre in Ottery St Mary raised over £17,000 for end of life charity Hospiscare during 2023.

It’s the largest amount raised in a single year by the family-run garden centre, which is celebrating its sixtieth anniversary in 2024.

Donations came in via a combination of staff and customer events, including bingo and quiz evenings, tombola, the Memory Tree, a skydive...