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Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has released data on the number of butterflies and some day-flying moths recorded across this UK during this year’s Big Butterfly Count, which ran from 15th July – 7th August.

The Gatekeeper, a species often found along hedgerows and woodland rides, as well as in gardens, in the southern half of Britain, was the most spotted butterfly during...

Allison Homes has donated approximately £80,000 worth of furniture to The British Heart Foundation (BHF), which will be sold in charity shops across Devon to raise money for the organisation.

The furniture was previously used to decorate the show homes at various Allison Homes developments, which means that the donation also serves the dual purpose of reusing the furniture in a...

A new support programme is being launched to help adults in Devon to improve their maths skills.

Devon Multiply, which is funded by the UK Government and managed by Devon County Council, is inviting innovative proposals to deliver numeracy skills training among adults in Devon, particularly to those who are harder to reach.

Grant funding from £20,000 to £250,000 is available...

With two months to go before opening day, over 40 local and independent traders have already signed up for this year’s Connaught@Christmas illuminated gardens event in Sidmouth which runs from December 9 to 18.

As before, the traders will be based in the Food & Drink Village, sited in a marquee at Manor Road car park opposite the illuminations in Connaught Gardens. While the...