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Halloween is just around the corner. And while extravagant celebrations might be off the cards for many families amid the cost-of-living crisis, there’s nothing like a bit of pumpkin carving to get you in the mood for the spooky season.

Ahead of the October half-term, My Favourite Cottages investigated which of Devon and Cornwall’s family-friendly destinations with pumpkin patches...

Archaeologists and volunteers have unearthed exciting finds which point to prehistoric activity in one of Dartmoor's prettiest valleys. More than 80 flints, possibly dating to the late Mesolithic and early Neolithic period - around 6,000 to 3,000BC - were recovered during excavations on a farm near Lustleigh. The exciting finds adds to Dartmoor's international reputation for being one of the...

Leading UK rice brand, Laila, is inviting schools and playgroups across the country to take part in a rangoli art competition for a chance to win goodies for their school – including an annual elephant adoption with world renowned wildlife charity Born Free. The competition is part of a major national campaign by Laila to raise awareness of Diwali, also known as the ‘festival of lights’, and...

On Wednesday 5th October Anthony Mangnall MP for Totnes and South Devon made a special visit to Lifeworks Learning Disability Charity. The students at Lifeworks Special Further Education College had the chance to showcase their current artwork projects, including pottery, large canvas paintings and Lego models, all of which have all been created in their new updated art room facilities in...