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Discover East Devon’s Hidden Gems

With its rolling countryside, picturesque villages, and stunning coastline, East Devon is a treasure trove of unique attractions. While its more famous locations draw crowds, a wealth of lesser-known destinations await those eager to uncover the region's rich history, artistry, and natural...

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Ted Wragg Trust Students Conquer the Ten Tors Challenge

A record 134 students from seven schools within the Ted Wragg Trust successfully took on the legendary Ten Tors Challenge this past weekend, demonstrating outstanding resilience, teamwork and determination across the rugged landscapes of Dartmoor.

Representing 23 teams across 35, 45 and 55-mile routes, students from Exmouth Community College, Honiton Community College, Isca Academy,...

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Six East Devon beaches win national awards

The beaches of Beer, Budleigh Salterton, Exmouth, Seaton, and Sidmouth have all achieved the prestigious Blue Flag and Seaside Award standards, with Sidmouth's Jacobs Ladder also earning a Seaside Award

For the past seven years, the Blue Flag has proudly flown during the bathing season at Exmouth, while Sidmouth marks its sixth, Seaton its fourth, and Beer its third year of...

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Reform UK Devon elects Michael Fife Cook as group leader on council

Reform UK Devon county councillors have elected Michael Fife Cook, councillor for Yelverton Rural, as group leader following a meeting of councillors.

Michael was born into poverty in an old caravan with no wheels or tyres and no running water or electricity. Despite this, he was the first in his family to go to university. He then joined the RAF and upon leaving worked in a sand...

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Dynamic fit20 leadership duo set sights on 20 studios in 10 years

Duncan Attwood promotes Peter Eggleston to General Manager of fit20’s Exeter and Torquay studios

fit20 Exeter and Torquay is pleased to announce the promotion of Peter Eggleston to General Manager of both studios, marking a key milestone in the continued growth of the innovative fitness franchise across Devon.

Peter, who joined fit20 Exeter in 2019 as its first personal trainer, now...

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Set Sail on a Culinary Adventure: Plymouth Seafood Tour Returns This October

The Plymouth Fishing and Seafood Association (PFSA) is thrilled to announce the return of the Plymouth Seafood Tour, running from 3rd to 18th October 2025. This two-week celebration of sea-to-plate dining invites locals and visitors alike to discover the unbeatable freshness and flavour of locally caught seafood straight from the Plymouth fishing fleet.

As part of PFSA’s “Choose...

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The Ultimate Steam Enthusiasts Experience: Double-Headed Castle & Jubilee both Ways Over the South Devon Banks

On Saturday 6th September, Vintage Trains will once again storm over the metals of South West England, with a double-headed express from Bristol to Plymouth and return, over the South Devon banks in both directions unassisted – offering the ultimate dream for enthusiasts of steam.

This special Express, The Mayflower, named after a short-lived British Railways Western Region Express...

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Plymouth community rugby clubs selected to benefit from new British Airways Spaces for All Fund

British Airways is celebrating its ongoing partnership with England Rugby by launching a new sports fund, the British Airways Spaces for All Fund, dedicated to supporting grassroots rugby clubs over the next three years. As the Official Airline Partner for the England Rugby teams, the flag carrier champions the growth of the sport from the ground up, with a particular focus on increasing...

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Nurses Evelina and Juna champion the importance of their profession

Ophthalmology nurses in Plymouth are celebrating the life-changing differences being made to local people and their communities by those in their profession.

On International Nurses Day (12 May) Evelina Pacurariu and Junalyn Gabol, Registered Nurses at Newmedica Plymouth, spoke about the pride they feel for the contributions made by the men and women who work in specialised settings...

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Exmouth man raises over £28K for Exmouth charity

Olly Westray (44) from Exmouth has completed a gruelling 100K (62 miles) run, the equivalent of 2.3 marathons, to raise funds for Charlie’s Beach School, a local charity founded in memory of Exmouth-schoolboy, Charlie Duignan, who sadly passed away in January 2024 from a brain tumour. He was just eight years old.

Olly started his challenge in Dartmouth just after 6.00am on 10th May...

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Stagecoach South West confirms timetables changes

Local bus operator Stagecoach South West announces further simplification and a number of enhancements to the Torbay local bus network, from 25 May 2025. Working in partnership with Torbay Council and funded by the Bus Service Improvement Plan funding from the Department for Transport, customers in Torbay will benefit from more frequent bus services.

Service 95 in Exmouth doubles in...

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