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Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) secures new funding

THG has been awarded a significant grant from Arts Council England to expand their exhibition programme and work with local young people in the arts.

THG is celebrating after securing a project grant of £29,000 from Arts Council England. Building on their successful Create Our Space (...

McDonald's Tiverton reopens following refurbishment

McDonald’s in Tiverton, at Tiverton Retail Park, which is owned and operated by local Franchisee, David Shawyer, has reopened after a ‘Convenience of the Future’ redesign, which promises to deliver a better customer experience for all.

At the reopening, David and his team were joined by representatives from CEDA – an Exeter‑based charity – to present a £20,000 donation that will help...

Residents in Devon encouraged to share views through new public survey

New research led by the RSPCA, Dogs Trust, and the York Health Economics Consortium is calling on people across Devon to make their voices heard on the possible return of dog licensing.

The research will explore how dog ownership could be made safer and better supported, with a particular focus on public attitudes towards dog licensing. As part of this work, researchers are seeking...

Devon Libraries Host Nature-Inspired Creative Workshops This February Half-Term 

Five libraries in Devon are encouraging everyone to craft with nature this February half-term. Developing new skills and perspectives through artist-led, affordable workshops for all ages. From using paint made from plants or lino printing to celebrating wildlife with cardboard creations, people are invited to explore their connection to the natural world.

Libraries Unlimited,...

Month-long amnesty calls on owners to hand in now-illegal firearms

Firearms owners are being urged to check if their previously lawful weapon is one of five now classified as illegal – and to hand them in safely during a month-long amnesty. Police forces across England and Wales will be holding a four-week firearms amnesty (February 2-27) for five models of side or top-venting (TVBFs) weapons manufactured by Bruni. The following five imitation firearms can...

Bridge panels portray life in Devon

The pedestrian and cycle bridge over the A379, called Blisses Bridge, has been brought to life with newly added decorative panels.

The 36-metre span bridge, which opened in February 2024, has been designed as a “gateway” feature to the new development area. Its name is derived from Blisses Hill and Blisses Meadow which feature in the old tithe mapping of the area where the bridge is...

Views sought on proposals for new Local Government arrangements for Devon

A consultation on the future of local government in Devon has been opened by the Department for Housing, Communities and Local Government.

This is the latest step in the process for reorganising local authorities following UK Government’s decision to simplify local services in England.

All authorities in the County had the opportunity to respond and there are now five...

Seaton Wetlands Visitor Numbers Continue to Soar

East Devon District Council’s Countryside Team is celebrating another exceptional year at Seaton Wetlands, following a record-breaking rise in visitor numbers during 2025. The award-winning nature reserve welcomed an impressive 124,850 visitors - an 11% increase on 2024’s previous record and well above the projected figure of 120,000.

The continued growth has been driven by a...

Great big donation from National Highways to hedgerow project

National Highways has dipped into an environmental ‘hedge fund’ to improve biodiversity and enhance the landscape across Dorset.

Almost £3,000 has been donated to the Great Big Dorset Hedge project which is working towards the improvement and extension of hedgerows across the county which will increase biodiversity and carbon capture.

The funding from National Highways was...

An epic romance on the waterfront - Valentine's Day at Royal William Yard

Plymouth’s historic waterfront destination, Royal William Yard, is setting the stage for romance this Valentine’s Day with an array of experiences that span traditional dining, thoughtful gifting and unique adventures.

From conventional wining and dining over cheese fondue, and losing yourself in Cathy and Heathcliff's epic romance on the big screen, to shunning tradition altogether by...

Have Your Say on Cranbrook’s New Leisure & Wellbeing Centre

Cranbrook continues to grow rapidly as East Devon’s newest and fastest developing town. Since 2011, more than 3,400 new homes have been built, alongside two schools, a railway station, and a country park. The town centre is also taking shape, with shops, new homes, and a Morrisons supermarket already open. A new nursery is set to open in September 2026, with more facilities planned as...

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