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Witches, wisht hounds and piskies - Dartmoor's legends are perfect for Halloween-themed events taking place across the National Park's visitor centres this half term week. From 22 - 30 October, the visitor centres at Haytor, Postbridge and Princetown are hosting activities based on Dartmoor’s spooky stories including mask making and haunted trails. Families can visit the craft tables at each...

There will be free pizza, drinks and a big spruce up at a Honiton community and social value day, being held for residents living in sheltered and neighbouring accommodation.

The event, being held by East Devon District Council (EDDC) and Ian Williams, was originally set to take place at St Paul’s Estate, on St Paul's Road, on Friday 21 October, between 11am and 4.30pm.

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Ambitious plans to turn Clyst Valley Regional Park into a wildlife haven, supporting East Devon’s aim to be carbon neutral by 2040, have been nominated for a national accolade.

East Devon District Council (EDDC) is thrilled to announce the park’s 25-year masterplan has been shortlisted in finals for the ‘Excellence in Plan Making’, as part of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)...

To mark this year’s Recycle Week (Monday 17th – Sunday 23rd October), Drake Circus is supporting local shoppers with a series of ways to recycle at the centre’s retailers, from clothes and shoes to beauty packaging – sometimes with the chance to receive vouchers in return.

Recycle Week is an annual event that celebrates recycling across the nation with the aim to get more people...