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Seaton Wetlands Welcomes BBC Countryfile!

East Devon District Council’s Countryside Team recently hosted the BBC’s Countryfile team at Seaton Wetlands Nature Reserve for two days of filming.

Presenters Sammi Kinghorn and Matt Baker visited the council-owned and managed reserve to learn about its biodiversity and the important...

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Viral eyelash vending machine comes to Drake Circus

Beauty lovers in Plymouth are in for a treat as Meggi Lashes , the viral beauty brand that has taken social media by storm, is bringing its innovative false eyelash vending machine to Drake Circus.

The brand, known for its high-quality, cruelty-free lashes, has already gained a loyal following online. Now, it’s making waves in the real world by placing its stylish and eye-catching...

Thousands more children to receive Bikeability cycle training

Over 9,300 schoolchildren in Devon are to benefit from Bikeability cycle training this financial year.

That’s thanks to a Bikeability Funding award of just over £451,000 to Devon County Council for 2025/26.

The funding is part of £3.9 million of funding recently announced by the Government and Active Travel England (ATE) for cycling and walking projects in Devon, which was...

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The Box gets ready for a ‘Super Saturday’

Staff at The Box are busy preparing for a busy day on 8 March, when it will be hosting a ‘Super Saturday’ to mark the final weekend of one of its current exhibitions.

‘Osman Yousefzada: When will we be good enough?’ has been on display since early November and comes to a close at 5pm this Sunday. The powerful, thought-provoking exhibition includes textiles, film, sculpture and clever...

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Stagecoach South West inspires future generations during National Careers Week

In celebration of National Careers Week (3rd – 8th March 2025), Stagecoach South West visited Sidbury Primary School in East Devon to engage students in discussions and spark their imaginations about different job roles within the bus industry.

National Careers Week, is a dedicated week aimed at providing quality careers guidance and resources to students across the UK. The goal is...

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Devon Libraries 'Do the Maths' this World Book Day

Libraries in Devon generated the equivalent of £23.9m in social value during 2023/24 and have already accounted for £18.18m from April to December this current financial year.

New statistics shared by Libraries Unlimited - the charity responsible for running Devon’s library network - are shining a light on all the ways its 54 libraries have benefited local communities this World Book...

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A Lost Landscape: Unearthing A La Ronde's Secret Garden

A temporary exhibition, ‘Digging Deeper’, opens at National Trust A la Ronde on 4 March, showcasing archaeological discoveries that reveal a lost historic garden.

The exhibition is inspired by Mary Parminter’s handwritten will from 1849, which offers a tantalising glimpse of the estate at that time. Mary’s will mentions features such as an ‘urn, obelisk, fountain, Shellary, hot house...

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Kents Cavern Celebrates World Book Day with a host of Storytelling Events and Activities.

Kents Cavern is celebrating World Book Day with a week of free storytelling sessions, crafts, and activities for families from 1st to 9th March. Visitors can enjoy eight daily storytelling sessions featuring beloved books such as Cave Baby and The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson, We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen, Stone Girl, Bone Girl by Laurence Anholt, and Stone Age Boy by Satoshi...

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East Devon Plans Future Waste and Recycling Services

East Devon District Council has announced plans to bring waste and recycling services under council control starting in 2026.

The current contract with Suez comes to an end in June 2026, so EDDC had the choice to either invite waste companies, including Suez, to bid for a new contract, or to plan to run the service directly. To ensure long-term cost-effectiveness and adaptability,...

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Artisans at Escot – Spring Showcase

A new artisan craft fair dedicating to showcasing some of the best of the South West’s creative talent is set to take place at Escot House on Saturday March 29.

It’s timed to perfection for anyone searching for unique and unusual Mother’s Day gifts.

Almost 30 traders will be selling a selection of beautiful items, from soaps, pottery, ceramics and glass to textiles, jewellery,...

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Restoring Stover Park project continuing its heritage walks led by Dartmoor’s Daughter

The ‘ Restoring Stover Park ’ project will host the second of its series of six heritage walks next month (March).

Its latest walk on Friday 14 March will start at 9:30am and will follow a section of the historic Granite Tramway through woodland, meadow, and quiet lanes to Stover Country Park .

Along the way it will explore history, flora and fauna, as well as hearing about...

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