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Free Cider and Summer Tunes Come to Devon with a Music Series from Thatchers Cider

Free pints, live music and summer vibes

Thatchers is set to delight music and cider fans heading into venues and pubs across the summer with a national 40+ gig series that will visit Devon throughout August.

A mix of Juicy Sounds DJ nights and Summer Sessions acoustic evenings will be...

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Photo Update – 'Paradise Lost' an exhibition by Mohini Chandra in MIRROR

'Paradise Lost', a new exhibition by Dr Mohini Chandra , an internationally-renowned artist, photographer and Subject Leader for BA (Hons) Photography at Plymouth College of Art, has opened to members of the public in MIRROR at Plymouth College of Art and will run until 6 November 2021.

All images courtesy of Dom Moore

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Crowds and sunshine come out for Devon Stage of the AJ Bell Tour of Britain

The AJ Bell Tour of Britain was greeted with a welcome that was as warm as the temperatures in Devon today (Monday 6 September).

Devon hosted Stage Two of this year’s race, with the professional riders starting in Sherford under blue skies, matching the AJ Bell Leader’s jersey worn by Olympic silver medallist Wout Van Aert at the start of the day after his victory in the opening...

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Samaritans spread hope across Exeter, East and Mid Devon on World Suicide Prevention Day

To mark World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10 the Exeter, East and Mid Devon Samaritans branch is encouraging people across the area to share those things that give them hope.

After a hugely challenging 18 months, volunteers are asking residents what they do to help maintain their wellbeing, in line with this year’s theme for the day, Creating Hope Through Action.

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Aldi donates 14,546 meals to Devon's charities over the summer school holidays

Local charities in Devon helped Aldi donate 14,546 meals to people in need over the summer school holidays.

The supermarket paired up its stores with local charities, community groups and foodbanks to donate surplus food, with the majority of meals going to causes supporting families and children.

The donation is part of Aldi’s commitment to donate 10 million meals across...

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Time is running out to have your say on East Devon’s public toilet review

Hundreds of people have already shared their views on what should happen to East Devon’s public toilets.

Residents, businesses and town and parish councils, visitors and others have just one month left to have their say on how £3millon should be spent on upgrading a number of the facilities to help lower running costs in years to come for tax payers.

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120-mile coastal challenge to raise funds for charity that supports retired police dogs

A Devon man walked 120 miles across the whole county to raise money for a charity that supported his dog – a retired Ministry of Defence police sniffer dog – in his time of need.

Chris Parsons, 37, from Ivybridge, embarked on the challenge on Sunday 22nd September starting out in North Devon and finishing on Thursday 26th September – springer spaniel Atos's ninth birthday – in...

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Fairy tales really do come true! Local girl set to make her professional debut in star-studded panto

Producers at RED Entertainment in association with Prime Pantomimes & the Queen's Theatre Barnstaple have announced further stars for this year's must-see pantomime adventure, Cinderella !

Joining national treasure Amanda Barrie (Coronation Street, Carry On Cleo, Bad Girls) and returning for her third year running, Barnstaple's favourite Nicki French , is Eastenders star Jonny...

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Devon ranks highest in top 10 UK places to live

A recent study from conveyancing solicitors, Bird & Co, has uncovered the UK’s most sought-after locations, having analysed June 2021 figures from the Office of National Statistics, HM Land Registry and Rightmove.

Known for its stunning beaches and bustling historic cities, Devon has scooped the top spot as the most migrated to county in the United Kingdom.

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England’s first town-based beavers confirmed in East Devon

The first beaver activity in an East Devon town has been confirmed.

On 3rd August 2021 a felled apple tree in Millers Way community orchard was reported by a member of the local community. The Devon Wildlife Trust beaver range, Jake Chant inspected the site and confirmed the presence of at least one beaver in the Gissage.

Beavers have been living free in East Devon since...

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Competition winners scoop VIP Tour tickets

Four lucky cycling fans have won VIP tickets to see the finish of the AJ Bell Tour of Britain Devon Stage in Exeter on Monday (6 September) – thanks to Devon County Council.

The Council has announced the winners of two pairs of Tour hospitality tickets that were up for grabs through its selfie photo competition and a competition through its new @devontob Instagram account.

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