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Mindful Moments to Brighten Up Life in Devon

Devon’s landscapes offer endless opportunities to live life more slowly. Rather than chasing big changes, small, intentional moments in daily routines can bring satisfaction and calm. Simple habits, mindful pauses, and attention to surroundings allow residents to feel more connected to their...

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Tarka Leisure Centre introduces AI powered personalised aqua natal sessions for mums-to-be

Tarka Leisure in Barnstaple is expanding its support for mums-to-be in the local community by introducing Bump Boost, a tech driven personalised aqua natal workout.

Despite the NHS recommending a minimum 150 mins of moderate physical activity across the week, a report from the Active Pregnancy Foundation shows the staggering reality with less than 40% of pregnant women feeling they had...

Unveiling of new sculpture marks the opening of Tithebarn Local Centre

A new Local Centre is shortly to be completed on a major mixed-use development close to Exeter Science Park. The Tithebarn Local Centre will be a focal point for the community.

A new sculpture will form the central feature in the landscaped area of the Tithebarn Local Centre. The sculpture named ‘ Chaetonotus’ (pronounced ‘key-toe-no-tus’), has been created by East Devon artist,...

Ilfracombe Junior School Connects with Edenmore Nursing Home

Edenmore Nursing Home in Ilfracombe recently welcomed Year 3 students from Ilfracombe Junior School, who delighted residents with a vibrant musical performance. The residents, affectionately referred to as family members, enjoyed the students’ talents and performance.

Many family members at Edenmore are on their own individual Dementia journey; making the visit especially meaningful...

Devon hotel lands world-leading certification for its green credentials

Bovey Castle in Dartmoor has been recognised by Green Tourism – a certification that has been assessing travel, tourism and hospitality businesses’ approaches to sustainability for more than 27 years.

Expert assessors provide certification via bronze, silver and gold gradings, with Bovey Castle securing the highest grade.

Appointing “green champions” at the hotel to strive...

Plympton Academy sets new record with over 700kg food donation to Plympton Foodbank

In a display of community spirit and compassion, Plympton Academy delivered more than 700kg of food to Plympton Foodbank.

The donation helped provide essential support to local families during the festive season.

Plympton Academy’s donation was the largest single contribution Plympton Foodbank has ever received, making up over 70% of the total donations collected during the...

Stelios launches young entrepreneur awards 2025

Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, creator and owner of the easy family of brands (see www.easyHistory.info ) is offering cash prizes totalling £300,000 to three young entrepreneurs in the UK for the second year.

The awards will be open from 6 January 2025 for owners of start-ups younger than 34 years old born in 1990 or later. The closing date for entries is 28 March 2025.

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Blue Ground Beetle Carabus intricatus on greenery

Help blue beetles this Blue Monday

The third Monday in January has been labelled as Blue Monday, and is said to be the most depressing day of the year, but there’s positive blue news today as Buglife reopens their Citizen Science survey to help find more populations of the rare Blue Ground Beetle ( Carabus intricatus ) in Devon and Cornwall.

The Blue Ground Beetle is one of the UK’s rarest beetles, and is currently...

New display at The Box highlights the Windrush generation’s legacy in the South West

A new display now on show at The Box is exploring Plymouth’s little-known links to the migration of people from the Caribbean throughout the mid-1900s.

Windrush in the Far South West is the outcome of an 18-month research project developed in conjunction with members of Culture Club, a group of six people who've been working with The Box to discover and unpack new narratives in its...

Plymouth's 2025 panto will be played with gold!

Now that the lavish production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs starring Birds of a Feather star Lesley Joseph and broadcaster and barrister Rob Rinder has now come to an end, Theatre Royal Plymouth has announced that pantomime will be making a magical return in 2025 with Dick Whittington .

Join our hero Dick Whittington (and his trusty cat!) as he seeks fame, fortune and happiness...

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Every day’s a school day – Exeter housebuilder donates over £800 to local pupils

An Exeter housebuilder has donated £840 to support a local school.

Redrow South West , which is currently building new homes at St Michael’s Meadow, on Chudleigh Road, has presented Alphington Primary School PTFA with a donation as part of its Community Fund initiative.

The fund aims to help local organisations with specific donations that give them the tools they need to...

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