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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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Pebblebed Heaths car park improvements completed

Half a million pounds of improvements to eleven car parking areas around the Pebblebed Heaths National Nature Reserve have been completed.

Over the last 4 years, improvements have taken place at eight car parks: Four Firs, Woodbury Castle, Estuary View, The Warren, Model Airfield, Wheathills, Uphams and Joney’s Cross. Roadside improvements took place at Stowford, Frying Pans and...

Barnstaple woman launches modern slavery campaign after being inspired by real life survivors

A charity worker from Devon has setup a brand new modern slavery campaign, after witnessing first-hand the difficulties which survivors can face over the winter months. Emily Lloyd began supporting survivors of modern slavery three years ago, and after hearing their stories and experiences, was inspired to create the Stand With Survivors This Winter campaign.

This winter it is...

Theatre Royal Plymouth recognised in prestigious national awards

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) is thrilled to announce that two of its co-productions, The Artist and The Devil Wears Prada , have received an impressive ten nominations collectively for the prestigious WhatsOnStage Awards.

The WhatsOnStage Awards, unique for being entirely audience-voted, celebrate the very best of UK theatre, underscoring the incredible impact these productions have...

Christmas Appeal to Support Devon Air Ambulance

Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) is inviting their supporters to help kit out the lifesaving crew with the new specialist uniforms on their ‘Christmas Wish List’. As a charity that receives no government funding, the service is made possible entirely thanks to the kind donations of its supporters.

For 365 days of the year, the DAA crew face unpredictable and incredibly challenging...

Escot House (credit Lucy Browne)

End of an era as Escot bids a fond farewell to weddings

After 31 years of 'I Do', historic manor Escot House near Ottery St Mary will be hosting its final weddings in 2025.

In a streamlining move, the Kennaway family has decided instead to concentrate on other events which have become increasingly popular over the past two years.

Lucy Kennaway explains “We’ve experienced a rise in bookings for corporate events such as team building...

Festive cheer arrives at Drake Circus this weekend

Drake Circus and The Barcode has revealed its Christmas activity for this year, with a whole host of Christmas characters set to visit the centre throughout December.

This Sunday 8th December, the Elf & Safety team will once again be on hand to check shoppers are carrying their bags correctly, maintaining hydration and crossing the threshold into shops with caution. With their clip...

Raising Vital Funds for Three-year-old's Leukaemia Treatment

CHARLIE Hempstead is looking forward to Torquay United’s third round Isuzu FA Trophy tie against Horsham on Saturday, December 7.

He is also looking beyond it.

For Charlie, the programme editor and match reporter for Isthmian League Premier Division underdogs Horsham, will be just two weeks away from another important date.

Charlie is 63 and vowed, 14 years ago, that he...

Plymouth Celebrates Shining Stars Across the City on International Volunteers Day

Plymouth is celebrating its engaged community of volunteers and the vital work they do as part of their community.

With a recent Residents Survey * highlighting that the city tops a list of comparator cities in the South of England for the percentage of people volunteering within 12 months – with a huge 29.3% of residents engaging – Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City is recognising the...

Elio Pace with The Billy Joel Songbook on a blue and red colourful background with large gold font

Sensational show celebrating the music of Billy Joel coming to Torquay

Following sold out tours across the UK and Europe, celebrated singer-songwriter and pianist Elio Pace and his incredible band are heading to Torquay with the sensational award-winning show The Billy Joel Songbook in 2025.

The exciting live show will hit the road throughout September and October visiting 19 theatres across England, Scotland and Wales and kicks off at the Princess...

The 18th UK Dementia Congress 2024

The 18th UK Dementia Congress 2024 was a truly inspiring and memorable event held in Coventry on 26/27th November.

Over two days, I had the pleasure of meeting countless like minded individuals, all passionate and driven to make a difference for people living with dementia and their families. Many of which until now had been just faces on a screen. The energy of being together can...

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