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Local councillor opens new Paignton showhome

Torbay Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing & Finance cut the ribbon on a new showhome in his ward.

Cllr Alan Tyerman unveiled the Charles Church showhome at The Orchards, the developer’s outlet at Inglewood, the development under construction by its sister company, Persimmon Homes. There will be a total of 373 homes here once complete.

The Orchards is the choice for...

“I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for Rowcroft” – Jane’s story of hospice care, hope and why she’s urging others to support Rowcroft this Christmas

Rowcroft Hospice has launched its Christmas Appeal, calling on the community to help fund vital end-of-life and palliative care for local patients and families facing the hardest of days this festive season. For people like Jane Curtis from Dartmouth, this care has been life-changing.

Back in June, 67-year-old Jane was suddenly rushed to Torbay Hospital with no idea how unwell she...

Christmas in Dawlish 2025

‘Christmas in Dawlish’ - an exciting two-day community event filled with festive cheer is coming to Dawlish Town Centre later this month!

Organised by Dawlish Town Council in partnership with Dawlish Chamber of Trade - a wonderful programme of Christmas events has been arranged to kick start the festive season in Dawlish on Saturday 29th November and Sunday 30th November 2025....

Deck the malls: Christmas arrives at Drake Circus this week

Drake Circus and The Barcode will kick start its seasonal celebrations on Thursday (13th November) with the return of its popular annual Christmas Light Switch On and visits from special festive characters.

The official light switch on will take place at 5:00pm, transforming the centre into a twinkling spectacle, and there’s a ho-ho-whole range of festive activities scheduled...

4 in 5 couples in Plymouth don’t have a ‘pet-nup’ – leaving them at risk of £1093-a-year fallout  

Leading digital bank Monzo has revealed that around four in five couples in Plymouth don’t have a ‘pet-nup’, an agreement outlining who keeps a pet if a relationship ends, which leaves them vulnerable to more than just a broken heart; caring for their pet alone can cost up to £1,093.08 a year.

The research of 2,000 UK pet owners in relationships found that although most couples haven...

Public invited to drop-in session about Budleigh Salterton Beach and Cliff Management Plan

Budleigh Salterton residents, businesses and visitors are being invited to attend the first public drop-in session for the Budleigh Salterton Beach & Cliff Management Plan (BCMP). The drop-in session will take place at Budleigh Salterton Public Hall, Station Road, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6RJ on the 5 December between 2:30pm – 7pm.

Budleigh Salterton residents, businesses and...

Additional funding for child pedestrian safety training

Devon County Council’s successful child pedestrian safety training for primary schoolchildren has received additional funding from Vision Zero South West to continue through to March 2028.

“Walkability” child pedestrian training launched last year, and more than 4,070 pupils from 48 schools in Exeter, North Devon and the surrounding area have so far taken part in the current pilot,...

Odd socks day is part of Anti-Bullying Week

Children bullied at school feel safer learning from home says Devon based headteacher of online school as Anti-Bullying Week approaches

Twenty three percent of schoolchildren are frequently bullied according to a survey conducted by the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA).

But bullying doesn’t stop at the school gate, says Lisa Boorman, headteacher of Queen’s Online School, who is seeing an increase in Year 7 to 11 pupils joining her new online school.

“For many of our students going to mainstream secondary school...

Two Conagri tractors worth 10k won in charity giveaway!

On Friday 31 October , Conagri, the UK’s sole distributor of Captain Tractors, welcomed visitors to a special open event at its Bow, Devon headquarters. On the day, winners of Conagri’s Captain Tractors charity competition officially received their prizes, which was conducted by Lisa Allen from the Pink Ribbon Foundation who travelled from London especially for the event.

Despite...

New Partnership Strengthens Conservation Patrols on the Exe Estuary

Wildlife on the Exe Estuary is set to benefit from an exciting new partnership between the South East Devon Wildlife (SEDW) team and the Exeter City Council Harbour Master’s Office.

The collaboration will see the Wildlife Wardens share use of the Harbour Master’s patrol boat, the Exe Harbour Launch , allowing for year-round patrols to protect the internationally important bird...

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