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GB baseball stars coming to Exeter

Women’s baseball players from across the region will descend on Exeter next month for a special tournament celebrating the growth of the sport and encouraging more women and girls to get involved.

The event, organised by Exeter Baseball Club, takes place at Winslade Park on Saturday, June 13 and will feature players from the South West Serpents alongside members of the current...

Devon’s Long History With Tobacco — From Coastal Smugglers to Modern Smoke-Free Alternatives

Devon’s history is usually told through shipping, fishing, farming, tourism, and its dramatic coastline. But hidden within that wider story is a surprisingly deep connection to tobacco, stretching from 18th-century smuggling coves along the North Devon coast to tobacco factories in Exeter and later public health campaigns aimed at reducing smoking across the county.

For generations,...

Afternoon Tea and Good Company for Oddfellows at Windy Ridge Café

Members of the Oddfellows from Plymouth and South East Cornwall enjoyed a sociable afternoon tea gathering at the Windy Ridge Café in Trerulefoot, where members came together for food, conversation and good company in relaxed surroundings.

The event, which drew a good turnout, featured cake and sandwiches and a traditional cream tea that inevitably sparked light-hearted debate over the...

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Sheep Return to Bideford Bridge in Celebration of 555 Years of Westcountry Wool Heritage

A centuries-old tradition will return to North Devon when sheep are driven across Bideford Bridge during the Bideford Town Fair on Saturday 6 June at 10.00am.

The ceremonial sheep drive, last undertaken in 2012, will be led by the historic Incorporation of Weavers, Fullers and Shearmen as part of celebrations marking 555 years since the Guild was gifted land in Exeter on which it built...

Craft Festival Bovey Tracey Town Trail

Craft Festival Bovey Tracey Town Trail celebrates craft, creativity and local heritage this June.

In partnership with Bovey for Business & Craft Festival, visit Bovey Tracey this June and discover a celebration of craft, creativity, and local history.

Brand new for 2026, Craft Festival Bovey Tracey Town Trail will run from 1–29 June , inviting visitors to explore a...

West Country Hawks Wheelchair Rugby Club set to soar with Enable Law sponsorship

The West Country Hawks Wheelchair Rugby Club is ready to soar after entering an exciting new chapter of growth and athletic excellence.

This momentum is fuelled by a significant new sponsorship agreement with Enable Law, a leading personal injury and medical negligence firm headquartered in the South West.

By securing this vital support, the club is now better positioned...

The Complete Guide to Managing Your Family Budget During Rising Living Costs

Managing a family budget can feel increasingly challenging during periods of rising living costs. With everyday essentials becoming more expensive, many households are working harder than ever to balance income and outgoings while still maintaining a good standard of living. The good news is that with a structured approach, a bit of discipline, and regular check-ins on spending, it’s entirely...

Plymouth kayaking club joins national sport welfare campaign

A paddlesport club in Plymouth that uses the healing power of the water to support people’s mental health and wellbeing is being celebrated as part of a national campaign highlighting the free welfare and safeguarding support available to sports clubs across England.

The Active Partnerships Network has launched Sport Welfare in Action; together for safer sport, a national campaign...

School staff walk 26 Miles for Smiles

On Saturday 16th of May, all of the staff who work at Clyst Hydon set off from school at 7am to embark on a marathon of a walk to raise money to support the children at Clyst Hydon Primary School.

They were ready to walk '26 miles for smiles' from 'Hydon to Horizon', leaving Clyst Hydon, walking to Sidmouth beach and then all the way back again to end at the 'Five Bells' pub in Clyst...

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