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Work starts on major regeneration in Plymouth

Work is set to start on the transformation of a Devonport neighbourhood after LiveWest partnered with Lovell Partnerships to redevelop the site and deliver a new generation of affordable homes for the city of Plymouth.

The housing association, part of the UK’s largest provider of...

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Steam Engine That Inspired Thomas' Oliver set for Long Awaited Return to the Tracks

A steam locomotive that inspired one of the best-loved characters in The Railway Series and Thomas & Friends is moving ever closer to a long-awaited return to service at the South Devon Railway.

Great Western Railway tank engine No. 1420, widely recognised as one of the inspirations behind Oliver the Great Western Engine, has entered the final stages of an extensive overhaul...

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Devon volunteer selected to represent UK at global Scouts event

Vicki Russell from Barnstable has been selected to represent the UK as part of a team delivering the World Scout Jamboree in Poland in 2027.

Set in the heart of Central Europe, Vicki will work alongside Scouts from nearly every country in the world, helping to deliver a truly international experience and share skills for life on a global stage.

Held every four years in a...

Totnes Fringe Festival ticket sales almost double in landmark second year

Ticket sales for Totnes Fringe Festival almost doubled in its second year, rising from 2,011 in 2025 to nearly 4,000 in 2026. The Festival recorded an estimated 4,350 audience attendances across four days in July, with more than 80 performances presented in 17 venues throughout the town - growing from 67 performances across 11 venues in 2025.

Alongside its ticketed programme of...

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Iconic Burgh Island Hotel to host annual Tom Crocker Day event

On Friday 14 August 2026, the Burgh Island Hotel will be hosting its annual Tom Crocker Day community event.

The event will pay tribute to legendary pirate, Tom Crocker, who is famously said to haunt the island’s caves and historic pub, The Pilchard Inn. Both hotel guests and day visitors are welcome to join the festivities, with plenty of food, music, and fun for all ages.

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University Centre South Devon urges local students to look closer to home on A level results day

Young people in South Devon are being urged not to see university and technical education as an either/or choice as record numbers secure higher education places this Results Day.

A record 262,820 UK 18-year-olds have been accepted into university or college, up 3% on last year, while UCAS is expecting record numbers to both secure places through Clearing and apply directly through...

South Devon College students celebrate strong set of A level and T level results

South Devon College students are celebrating their exam results today, with a 99% overall pass rate across A level subjects, and 66% achieving A*–C grades.

The College is marking particularly strong performance in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Business, English Language, Further Maths and Maths, History, Law, Politics, Psychology, RE and Sociology all achieving above the national...

Research highlights charities' positive local impact across Devon

Based on average figures across Devon, 55% of people believe charities have made a positive impact locally, according to analysis of new data. Figures from the Charities Aid Foundation's (CAF) UK Local Giving Report 2026 suggest that, despite ongoing economic uncertainty, people across the county continue to recognise the difference charities make to local life.

The analysis, carried...

Make a day of it at Meldon Wildlife Festival

Get ready to discover the wonders of Dartmoor's birds, insects and mammals as Meldon Wildlife Festival returns for another year. Organised by Dartmoor National Park Authority, the festival is set to be a day-long celebration packed with family activities that celebrate Dartmoor's extraordinary landscapes and the creatures that call it home. Free to attend, Meldon Wildlife Festival once again...

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Visitor Donations Boosts Birdwatching at Seaton Wetlands

East Devon District Council’s Countryside Team is delighted to announce recent improvements to birdwatching facilities at Seaton Wetlands, supported in part by the generosity of a dedicated visitor and the Axe Vale & District Conservation Society.

Rodney Gayor , a regular at the wetlands for over 15 years, spends much of his time immersed in the natural beauty of the reserve,...

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