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Classic British Hotels collection Partners with the Tiverton Hotel in Devon

Classic British Hotels is delighted to announce a major expansion of its curated collection following a new partnership with Crest Hotels Group, including the 69-bedroom Tiverton Hotel in Devon. All nine distinctive properties within the Crest Hotels portfolio have officially joined Classic...

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Plymouth opticians offer free eye tests and glasses for people experiencing homelessness

Free eye tests and glasses for Plymouth people experiencing homelessness are being provided by opticians at specially created monthly clinics.

The clinic is part of an initiative by Specsavers to improve access to eyecare for all, forming part of its sustainability communities strategy.

Helen Rixson, Specsavers ophthalmic director in Plymouth, says: ‘The first clinic was a...

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Kitchen garden designed to cut food miles and wow guests completed at Bovey Castle

A purpose-built garden designed to supply the freshest ingredients and take guests behind the scenes of an acclaimed Devon dining destination will open this spring.

Bovey Castle, the award-winning 60-bedroom historic manor in Dartmoor National Park, has completed its Kitchen Garden following a six-month project – and it has been created to impress guests both inside and outside of...

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Stagecoach South West introduces timetable changes across the network

This May local bus operator Stagecoach South West are introducing some changes to timetables across their regional bus network.

As we move into the Summer, some areas across Devon will see timetables benefit from enhancements to better reflect the seasonal demand.

In partnership with Plymouth City Council and thanks to BSIP+ funding Service 2 will see the frequency of buses...

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Theatre Royal Plymouth on hunt for local talent

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) is searching for local actors, dancers and movement artists to star in upcoming productions both on the Drum stage and in a series of outdoor pop-up performances across the city.

A selection of actors are required to perform in four brand new short plays as part of The 24 Hour Plays. Creatives will meet at TRP on Thursday 6 June to form four companies,...

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Have your say on East Devon’s future in new Local Plan consultation

Everyone who lives and works in East Devon is urged to share their thoughts on eight new topics for the Local Plan, the document used to make planning decisions for future developments.

These topics include conserving the natural environment and ensuring retail, leisure, and community spaces reflect residents’ and visitors’ needs. Additional housing and employment sites have been...

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Paignton Sports Hub celebrates much anticipated restoration of community basketball hoops

In a heartening victory for local sports enthusiasts, Paignton Sports Hub has successfully restored its basketball hoops, thanks to a grant from Active Devon.

Paignton Sports Hub on Waterleat Road provides Paignton Academy students and the wider community with 16 courts for badminton, basketball, netball, football and gymnastics. It is the only multi-court site available in Torbay...

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Rep season booming in Devon

The 2024 Summer Play Festival at the Manor Pavilion Theatre Sidmouth has eclipsed previous years in its early ticket sales.

The Manor Pavilion Theatre hosts the longest standing Rep Theatre in the country, with over 60 years of history at the venue. Paul Taylor Mills has been the artistic director for the past 11 years and takes his role as a custodian of theatrical tradition most...

Devon Music Education Hub to be created from September

All children throughout Devon, Plymouth and Torbay will continue to have the chance to play an instrument, learn to sing and create music with the creation of a single Devon Music Education Hub.

From September Devon County Council (DCC), which is responsible for the existing Music Hubs for Devon and Torbay, will work with Plymouth Youth Music Service and lead music education...

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South Devon Railway’s Spring Rails and Ales

South Devon Railway’s hugely popular Spring Rails & Ales event returns over the May Bank Holiday weekend (24th-27th May).

Join this epic on track celebration of steam and diesel engines coupled with a range of up to 60 different ales, craft beers and ciders to sample at our Festival Bar.

There’s also live music with Firebird (80s rock) on Friday evening, The Standbys (80...

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Taylor Wimpey shows support to Easter event in Cranbrook

National housebuilder Taylor Wimpey helped make Easter special for Cranbrook residents this year after donating chocolate Easter eggs towards a family-fun event.

Annie’s Balloons and Bouncy Castles , an event organiser based in Exeter, put together the Cranbrook Easter Fun Day event which took place on 1st April at the Younghayes Centre. The event welcomed residents from Cranbrook...

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