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Mid Devon GAC host concert with Crediton Strummers

On Saturday 4 July at 7.00pm Mid Devon Good Afternoon Choir welcome the Crediton Strummers as their special guests for a concert at Crediton Congregational Church, High Street, Crediton EX17 3LF to raise funds for Force cancer charity.

The choir is part of a family of 30 fun and...

New competition urges dog owners to ‘Bag It and Bin It’

A new competition aimed at promoting responsible dog ownership and protecting green spaces launches today (5 January 2026), encouraging dog owners to bag it and bin itwherever they are walking.

Led by Devon Loves Dogs, the competition is being delivered in partnership with Cranbrook Town Council, Devon Wildlife Trust, RSPB, Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust, National Trust at...

Beloved Gruffalo’s Child story brought to life in magical winter trail at Saltram

Beloved children’s classic The Gruffalo’s Child has taken over Saltram’s garden, as the National Trust launches its first ever winter trail inspired by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved story. Families can step into the “deep dark wood” and follow the tale through Saltram’s beautiful historic garden, meeting characters along the way.

The trail features interactive games...

Plymouth MP Luke Pollard Meets Pupils at Drake Primary Academy

Pupils at Drake Primary Academy , part of the Reach South Academy Trust, had the opportunity to quiz their local MP this week as Luke Pollard visited the school.

The Labour MP for Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport, who also serves as Minister for Defence Procurement, spent time chatting with pupils, toured the school, and later joined a whole-school assembly where he explained the role...

Help Betty find the purr-fect forever home

Beautiful Betty has been searching for a new home through Blue Cross for over 200 days. This Christmas, the charity is appealing to the public to help find this friendly cat a new purr-fect home.

Betty was admitted to Blue Cross Devon in May and has been patiently waiting for a loving home ever since. The five-year-old Tortoiseshell cat is described as a sweet girl that would love to...

Devon charities receive vital support in Hendy Foundation’s latest funding round

Hendy Foundation, the independent charitable arm of Hendy Group, is making significant donations to six Devon-based charities after concluding its latest round of fundraising. This new allocation of funds is part of a broader programme in 2025 that has allocated more than £61,000 for 50 non-profit organisations across the South of England.

In this current grant-giving round, Hendy...

Totnes Fringe Festival Calls for Volunteers to Help Shape 2026

After the huge success of its inaugural festival, Totnes Fringe is looking for more volunteers - from the local community and across the South West, to volunteer for the 2026 event. Organisers are inviting anyone interested in getting involved to attend an informal volunteer get-together at The Barrel House in Totnes on Sunday 11 January 2026, or to apply by email.

The 2025 Totnes...

Local housebuilder supports Tiverton’s homeless

Tiverton-based housebuilder Allison Homes South West, is supporting Churches Housing Action Team (CHAT) this Christmas – a local charity helping those experiencing homelessness and hunger in Mid Devon.

Members of the team have each donated an item written on gift tags provided by CHAT on its ‘Tree of Hope’, and all the presents were presented to the charity ahead of Christmas day, on...

Cosmic Chairman Recognised recognised in New Year Honours

Cosmic is delighted to celebrate the award of a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) to its Chairman, Martin Davies , in recognition of his services to the employment of disabled people .

This prestigious honour acknowledges Martin’s long‑standing commitment to championing inclusion, accessibility and opportunity for disabled people, both through his professional life...

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The questions people in the South West actually ask family lawyers in January

The first Monday of the new year is often referred to as ‘Divorce Day’, known for a surge in enquiries to family lawyers. But according to The Family Law Company , the majority of people getting in touch in January aren’t rushing into divorce.

Divorce specialist Rachel Buckley says that often enquiries are from those looking for information, options and sometimes reassurance after the...

Plymouth healthcare worker on a mission to spread Christmas cheer – one giant costume at a time!

A hospital worker in the Plymouth area has gone far beyond the usual Christmas jumper seasonal attire and has been surprising staff and patients with a new larger-than-life Christmas costume every day at work in the run up to Christmas.

Patient booker Chloe, at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth has been pulling out all the stops in a series of full festive costumes, including a...

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