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Toby’s Garden Festival Reveals Official 2026 Line-Up

Set against the stunning backdrop of Powderham Castle on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd May 2026 (10am–5pm), Toby’s Garden Festival has revealed an exciting programme of expert speakers and special guests set to headline this year’s event. Building on the 2026 theme of Discovery, the festival’s...

Plymouth’s first-ever dedicated fashion exhibition is highlighting centuries of stories

An exhibition, currently on display at The Box, is paying homage to the city’s fashion past and future. ‘Dress Code – Fashion Stories from The Box’ (until 4 September) features garments that date back to the 1700s and accessories that date back to the 1500s, and explores contemporary conversations about identity, sustainability, shopping, design, making and craft.

The exhibition...

Police appeal after robbery and assault in Plymouth

Police in Plymouth have released images of two individuals they wish to identify in connection to an assault and robbery at a convenience store in Plymouth.

The incident is alleged to have taken place at a shop in the Regent Street area of Plymouth at around 6.40pm on Thursday 28 April.

One man sustained a broken nose during the attack and around £100 worth of cigarettes...

Dartmoor's easy access routes win prestigious national award 

Dartmoor National Park’s Miles Without Stiles project has been awarded the prestigious Gordon Miller Award, awarded by the Countryside Management Association (CMA). The annual accolade goes to the most deserving project, initiative or practice that’s making an outstanding contribution to countryside/urban greenspace management. It's named after the CMA’s Honorary President, himself a former...

Consultation launched on proposed improvements for Queen Street, Newton Abbot

People are being invited to have their say on proposals to enhance Queen Street in Newton Abbot. A public consultation has been launched today (Friday 29 April) by Devon County Council, in partnership with Teignbridge District Council, on a scheme to make Queen Street a more attractive, safe and healthy place for visitors and businesses. Currently, the pavements in Queen Street are too narrow...

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...

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