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Devon rising star appears in West End Does: Christmas alongside stage legends

One of Devon’s most promising young talents will be appearing on the West End this festive season, as Stagebox members take to the stage as part of West End Does: Christmas .

15-year-old Millie Gubby, who trains with award-winning theatre, TV and film performance programme Stagebox at its London centre, will be among 60 young actors and performers who will be part of the much-...

Plymouth hosts high profile debate on hunting

Devon residents joined MP Luke Pollard and former Devon and Cornwall deputy chief constable Paul Netherton in Plymouth tonight for a high-profile debate on hunting with dogs.

Organised by leading national animal welfare charity the League Against Cruel Sports, the event aimed to highlight the impact this so-called sport – which was supposedly outlawed after the introduction of the...

Humanimal Trust

Volunteers needed in Devon to help tackle global health challenges

Humanimal Trust, a charity founded by orthopaedic-neuro veterinary surgeon, Professor Noel Fitzpatrick - otherwise known as The Supervet - is calling on people across Devon to join its mission to close the divide between human and animal medicine.

The pandemic has served as a stark reminder of just how closely all species are connected. Add to this the growing urgency of several...

Virtual Christmas Carol Service at The Donkey Sanctuary

The Donkey Sanctuary will once again hold its virtual Carols by Candlelight service from its international headquarters in Sidmouth, Devon this Friday 10 December.

Hosted by celebrant and former BBC Radio Bristol presenter Emma Britton, the event gets underway at 6pm and will be available to watch on The Donkey Sanctuary’s website.

Following on from the award-winning ‘...

Stagecoach SW and Torbay council partnership sees next stop announcements launched in Torbay

Stagecoach South West are rolling out audio-visual next stop announcements across some of its Torbay fleet of buses. Utilising the latest technology, customers of popular routes 12 and 22 will be served announcements of each stop as the vehicle approaches, this innovation was made possible thanks to significant investment secured in partnership with Torbay Council.

Audio-visual...

The best attractions in Devon for you to visit

Devon is a large county in the United Kingdom, and it is filled with plenty of attractions for you to enjoy, regardless of whether you’re alone, with some friends, or you’re with family. So, if you’re thinking of visiting Devon, take a look at our article here that is filled with several suggestions of the best attractions in Devon.

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If you’re visiting Devon with...

Butterfly Lodge

Christmas fun for dementia home residents

Residents of a specialist dementia care home in St Budeaux, Plymouth, are keeping fully occupied with a sleigh-full of activities in the run-up to Christmas.

December got off to a great start at Butterfly Lodge with a bauble workshop and competition, producing a supply of new decorations to go on the Christmas tree, plus a wreath-making workshop which provided lots of eye-catching...

Lower-income households invited to apply for free energy efficiency improvements to their homes

Lower-income householders across Devon can benefit from free energy efficiency improvements to their home worth thousands of pounds.

Devon County Council has formed a partnership with other councils in the region to offer homeowners and tenants the chance to save on energy bills and lower the emissions of their property.

More than 40 per cent per cent of Devon’s carbon...

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Plymouth businesses support local charity this Christmas

This festive season, the team at Plymouth Science Park are asking business tenants and visitors to support the Shekinah Mission Plymouth.

The Shekinah Mission is a local, Plymouth-based charity which provides opportunities for people in recovery or seeking recovery. This may include recovery from homelessness, drug and alcohol issues, offending behaviours, or mental ill health....

Drake Circus

Things to do at Drake Circus this Christmas

With more than 60 places to shop, eat and be merry this Christmas and over 1,270 parking spaces - get planning your perfect festive day out at Drake Circus and The Barcode.

Whether you’re planning some Christmas family fun, a day of Christmas shopping with friends or a winter get together with loved ones – your inspiration starts here.

From the very best gifts to the tastiest...

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