Local News

East Devon roadshow will be held to help tackle fouling and out of control dogs

A ‘Responsible Dog Owners’ roadshow is being held to tackle complaints about fouling, dog-on-dog attacks and out-of-control dogs in East Devon.

East Devon District Council (EDDC) will be holding events between May and September to inform and educate dog owners who live in and visit the district this summer.

Scroll down to see a list of dates and time.

Council...

South West urged to get into gear to beat cancer

PEOPLE in the South West are being urged to get on their bikes for Cancer Research UK and raise money for a wheelie great cause.

People of all ages and abilities – from seasoned cyclists to recent converts – are being encouraged to sign up now for the Cycle 300 challenge to help the charity continue its life-saving mission.

Taking part needn’t feel like an uphill struggle...

Music Makers at Butterfly Lodge dementia care home, Plymouth

Music making sparks joy at Plymouth care home

Residents at a dementia care home in Plymouth have been enthusiastically singing along with their favourite songs during a specially arranged pre-Easter visit by Plymouth Music Makers.

Sarah McCaffrey, deputy manager of Butterfly Lodge in St Budeaux, said: “Our residents react so joyfully when tunes they know and love start playing – it’s really lovely to see.

“Everyone at...

Beloved daughter remembered at Brain Tumour Research centre

Family and friends of a young woman lost to a brain tumour have visited a research centre where scientists are searching for a cure for the disease which took her life.

Mum Paula D’Souza from Exeter and dad Michael Bullous of Teigngrace, Newton Abbot, were invited to the Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence at the University of Plymouth on Wednesday (27 April) to place tiles on...

Public Health Devon warn of Lyme disease this tick season

Wetter weather earlier in the year followed by warmer, sunnier spells this month in Devon may make pets and people more prone to ticks when walking in woodlands or long vegetation, Public Health Devon warn .

“Ticks thrive in warmer weather and in lush vegetation,” says Steve Brown, Director of Public Health Devon. “And with warmer weather and people taking to the outdoors for...

Local charity partnering in pioneering Women's Centre pilot for women in prison

Plymouth based, award-winning women's charity Trevi is pleased to be one of the organisations partnering with The Nelson Trust in delivering an innovative new pilot to establish a Women's Centre in HMP Eastwood Park. The pilot is funded by the Ministry of Justice' Local Leadership and Integration Fund' to improve outcomes for prison leavers.

It is widely acknowledged that women are...

Appeal to trace man wanted on recall to prison

Christopher Arrowsmith has links to the Plymouth area

Police are appealing for information to locate 35-year-old Christopher Arrowsmith who is wanted on recall to prison and for breach of bail.

Arrowsmith, who was originally convicted for possession of drugs with intent to supply, has had his licence revoked. He has links to the Plymouth area.

Numerous enquiries have been...

Sidmouth Eats Boutique returns

Sidmouth's popular street food market is back for 2022.

Sidmouth Eats Boutique is returning this year on the Second Friday of the summer months, starting Friday 13 May.

Enjoy world cuisine made for you by local people, often using local ingredients. Their market directly supports up to 10 small businesses and a number more that supply us. By going along to an event and...

Can you help the West Country’s special cirl buntings this spring?

The RSPB are appealing for volunteers across Devon and Cornwall to help them carry out their annual Cirl Bunting Survey, between April-August of this year. People can register to take part in the survey on the Cirl Bunting Action Hub, visit: bit.ly/RSPBCirlHub

Here volunteers can select a 2km by 2km survey square local to their home on the RSPB’s map and plan a survey route through...

Verdant Leisure donates 100 Easter Eggs to Hospices in North Devon

As a way to give back this Easter, Verdant Leisure’s Golden Coast Leisure Park, with the help from holiday-makers and staff, donated 100 Easter eggs to local hospices in North Devon.

The donation was made in addition to the bespoke holiday park operator’s support to their nominated charities, The Scottish Wildlife Trust, The Northumberland Wildlife Trust and The Durham Wildlife Trust...

Family Law Company - Specialists have an advantage, the same is true in family law.