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Craft Festival returns to Bovey Tracey

One of the UK’s finest celebrations of contemporary craft returns to Mill Marsh Park, Bovey Tracey, Devon from 12-14 June 2026, bringing three unforgettable days of creativity, craft skills, and community.

For more than two decades, the award-winning, not-for-profit Craft...

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Plans submitted for state-of-the-art care home at Sherford

Plans have been submitted to bring a purpose-built, specialist care home to Sherford, marking a significant next step in the development of the new town’s community facilities. The planning application sets out detailed proposals for a 72-bedroom care home that is to provide specialist dementia, residential and respite care for older people in the local area.

The application follows...

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KGM motors UK appoints new dealership in Devon

KGM Motors UK, formerly SsangYong, is proud to welcome Quay Auto Centre to its expanding dealer network. Based in Kingsbridge, Devon, Quay Auto Centre brings more than a century of automotive expertise and community trust to the KGM brand.

Founded in 1914 as Quay Garage Co. Ltd, the business has remained in the same family since 1932 and has served the South Hams community for more...

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Sir Joshua Reynolds' 'finest work' arrives in Plymouth

Touring for the first time since it was saved for the nation in 2023, Portrait of Mai by Sir Joshua Reynolds (c.1776) has arrived at The Box in Plymouth (until 14 June 2026), where it is now taking centre stage in a large-scale immersive exhibition.

Displayed across four gallery spaces, Journeys with Mai re-examines what is generally considered to be Reynolds’ finest work within the...

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Find World Book Day costumes for free in Devon libraries

Libraries Unlimited is partnering with Recycle Devon to bring World Book Day costume swap rails to 15 libraries in Devon. World Book Day 2026 is Thursday, 5th March and library swap rails are running from 16th February to 8th March. Customers are invited to donate outgrown, unwanted children’s costumes in good, wearable condition. Costumes will be available to take home for free!

The...

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FORCE Cancer Charity Teams Up with Tozers for Free Will-Writing Week

This March, why not make or update your Will as part of FORCE Cancer Charity’s Make Your Will Week, taking place 2nd - 6th March 2026.

Leading local solicitors Tozers, with branches in Exeter, Teignmouth and Newton Abbot, are supporting the week by offering their Will‑writing services free of charge in exchange for a donation to FORCE.

Rachael Morley from Tozers Solicitors...

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Dinan Way scheme progressing but slowed by wet weather

Work on the Dinan Way extension in Exmouth is being hampered by the ongoing heavy rain, but progress is continuing to be made.

The new Hulham Road roundabout, developed as part of the scheme, was surfaced last week. Road markings and high friction surfacing are still to be added.

From today (Monday 16 February) to Tuesday 24 February, there will be overnight closures on the...

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Handel’s Solomon comes to Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Philharmonic Choir’s Lord Mayor’s concert this spring is a not-to-be-missed musical event, and a first for EPC. On Saturday 14 March 2026 the choir and four soloists will sing Handel's majestic oratorio Solomon , a work not known to have been performed in Exeter Cathedral since its composition in 1748.

High drama, rich orchestration and some of Handel’s most exquisite choral...

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Spring into Action and Get Ready to Move, Torbay!

From today (16 February 2026) workplaces across Torbay are invited to join the free Torbay on the Move Active Workplace Challenge 2026—a free, fun and motivational month long activity challenge running from 2 March to 30 March 2026.

If you are over 18 and work in Torbay, this is your chance to step, wheel, run, cycle or move in any way you choose while boosting your wellbeing and...

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Plymouth hospitals backed by local housebuilder

One of Plymouth’s most popular builders has donated £3,000 to the city’s hospitals.

Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon marked the payment to Plymouth Hospitals Charity at Derriford Hospital alongside the Council’s Cabinet Member for Health & Adult Social Care, Cllr Mary Aspinall, as part of its Community Champions scheme.

Plymouth Hospitals Charity helps to...

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Five Simple Things to Do This Spring to Feel More Organised

Spring often brings a natural urge to reset. As the days get longer and routines start to shift, many people take the opportunity to clear clutter, refresh their homes and get organised for the months ahead. If you’re looking for simple, manageable ways to welcome the season, here are five easy things to do this spring that can make everyday life feel a little calmer and more intentional....

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