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Return of Hospiscare Festive Adventure fundraiser

This December, Otter Garden Centres in Ottery St Mary is once again hosting a family-friendly fundraiser for local charity Hospiscare.

Running from December 17 to 23 (excepting December 18) it’s perfectly timed to kick off the Christmas festivities.

Held in a special venue at the...

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Stover Country Park to launch new cycling facilities

Cyclists are invited to Stover Country Park on Saturday 30 August for the launch of new facilities and a range of activities. A new cycle shelter, E-bike charger and community bike maintenance stand will be unveiled at 9:30am to kick-start the day.

The cycle shelter was funded by the Co-Op’s Local Community Fund and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the E-Bike charger was funded by...

South Hams Literary Festival

South Hams Literary Festival 2025: A Weekend of Stories and Surprises in Ivybridge Book lovers are in for a treat this October as the South Hams Literary Festival returns to Ivybridge for a vibrant weekend of author talks, storytelling, and literary celebration. Taking place on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th October , the festival features a packed programme of free events for readers of all...

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Adult GCSE students from South Devon College are celebrating today

Adult GCSE students from South Devon College are celebrating today as they collect their results.

High numbers of students achieved strong grades in some key subject areas with a pass rate of 4 and above of 73% for English, 70% for biology and 75% for sociology. For many it’s the first step in the next chapter of their career journey.

Each year GCSEs continue to open up new and...

South Devon High School students celebrating GCSE results

South Devon High School GCSE students are celebrating today as they collect their exam results.

This year sees high grades 7-9 almost doubling against last year’s results in English and maths.

As well as achieving top marks in their GCSEs, High School students are also celebrating fantastic results in Level 2 technical qualifications. This year sees a 100% achievement in...

University Hospitals Plymouth reports rise in BBQ injuries with children and older adults among those treated

Patients in Plymouth have ended up in hospital after BBQ accidents every year since 2022, new NHS figures reveal.

The data, obtained via Freedom of Information by outdoor living brand Vonhaus, shows that University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust has dealt with seven BBQ-related admissions and six A&E attendances over the last four years.

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Young Volunteer Wins National Award At Wembley Ceremony

Lleyton Canning, a coach at Morley Rangers has been awarded the Young Volunteer Of The Year at the England Football Grassroots Football Awards.

The Grassroots Football Awards celebrate the amazing volunteers across the country that make grassroots football a positive, inclusive and respectful place.

Lleyton was one of 12 winners from across the country at the award ceremony at...

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Torquay resident shortlisted for UK-wide ‘What is Care?’ photography award - PUBLIC VOTE OPEN

A powerful photograph taken by Natalie Russell, an emergency services professional from Torquay in Devon, has been shortlisted in a UK-wide competition by leading home care provider Caremark, as part of its ‘What is Care?’ photography competition.

Launched to mark 20 years of Caremark championing home care in communities, the competition asked the public to capture what care means to...

Theatre Royal Plymouth to host an outdoor summer festival

This summer, Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) is thrilled to be hosting the West End and Broadway hit musical Hamilton for a six-week run, from 30 July to 06 September. Alongside this landmark production, TRP has announced a summer festival in its scene dock – the outdoor area situated at the rear of the theatre.

The programme, created in collaboration with South West based artists...

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Eucalyptus tree removed for safety

The much-loved eucalyptus tree in the garden of the Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) in Honiton will be removed in early September due to safety concerns. The tree, which has been a significant feature of the gallery’s landscape for over 50 years, has unfortunately become a risk to public safety following a recent inspection by experts.

The 50+ year-old eucalyptus, beloved by visitors...

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Castle Drogo celebrates 50th anniversary summer

Castle Drogo in Devon is celebrating a landmark 50 years since it first opened to the public under the care of the National Trust. To mark the occasion, the iconic castle has planned a series of 1970s-themed summer events, blending nostalgia and fun for visitors of all ages.

The celebrations kicked off with a flower festival that welcomed a crowd of excited visitors on the castle...

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