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Robin Ince becomes patron for Devon charity

Comedian, author, broadcaster and library advocate joins Libraries Unlimited

Robin Ince has become a patron for Libraries Unlimited, the charity that runs the libraries in Devon and Torbay. Robin is a comedian and author and is perhaps best known as co-host of the Sony Gold Award winning BBC Radio 4 series The Infinite Monkey Cage with Professor Brian Cox, which popularises scientific ideas...

Seaton Wetlands Welcomes 12 New Volunteers to Discovery Hut Team

The East Devon District Council (EDDC) Countryside team is thrilled to announce the addition of 12 new volunteers to the Discovery Hut at Seaton Wetlands, following a successful recruitment drive. This significant boost in volunteer capacity enhances the site’s ability to engage with the public and provide a fantastic visitor experience.

Seaton Wetlands, the flagship site of EDDC’s...

Devon attraction goes free for October

Beer, Devon – Tuesday 1st October, 2024 – One of Devon’s local family attractions is offering free entry to its gardens for the whole of this month (October 2nd– 25th). Visitors can explore the award-winning landscape, which remains vibrant and colourful as it prepares for the autumn season. Located in Beer, Pecorama offers views of the Jurassic Coast, steam train rides and a magical model...

Dartmouth Academy Pupil Takes Gold at Scottish Taekwondo Championship

A pupil from Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West, is celebrating after winning several medals at the recent Scottish Taekwondo Championship.

Alex Slade, from Paignton, practises taekwondo and has done since 2018 with Taekwondo Torbay. He began competing in 2019 at the British Championships and took home a Bronze medal at that event for his Taekwondo patterns.

He...

Sight-saving donation for people suffering in war zone

STATE-OF-THE-ART technology has been donated by Honiton opticians to help save the sight of people living in a war-torn part of the Far East.

Staff at the Specsavers Honiton store were recently approached by Dr Phillip Ambler, who told them about the plight of thousands of people being driven from their homes by ongoing attacks from the army in Myanmar, formerly known as Burma....

Theatre Royal Plymouth’s flagship creative community programme marks 15 years

What started out as a gesture of welcoming homeless people into the theatre to help prevent drug usage, has now evolved into an industry-leading programme that has supported hundreds of vulnerable adults across the city.

Our Space was founded by Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) in September 2009 with the aim of providing vulnerable individuals with free, regular and meaningful activity...

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Top 200 law firm expands presence in Devon with new offices in Exeter

Porter Dodson, the UK Top 200 law firm, has announced that it has opened a new office at the heart of Exeter to meet increased demand for its services in the city and Devon.

Having outgrown its former Southernhay offices, Porter Dodson is expanding into significantly larger premises at 11-15 Dix’s Field. The move allows the firm to accommodate a string of senior appointments and an...

New GP provider for homeless service in Exeter and Barnstaple

A new community interest company – Inclusion Health Devon (IncluDe) has been awarded the contract to provide primary medical care services to the homeless and vulnerably housed in Exeter and Barnstaple.

Inclusion Health Devon took over the running of the Clock Tower Surgery in Exeter and has now established a permanent service at the Freedom Centre in Barnstaple, following the...

East Devon District Council acquires land to extend Seaton Wetlands

More land at Seaton Marshes has been acquired by East Devon District Council (EDDC) in a move to expand its award-winning nature reserve complex of Seaton Wetlands.

An additional 18 acres, lying to the west of the estuary, will provide a pivotal focal point to the area. It will form a natural entry point to Seaton Wetlands, once habitat and infrastructure projects are complete....

Arlington Court welcomes autumn with community scarecrow trail and festivities 

Arlington Court is celebrating autumn with its annual Community Scarecrow Trail, running from 5 October to 3 November.

This family-friendly event invites visitors to explore the grounds and discover scarecrows created by local schools, groups, and volunteers with this year’s theme being children’s book characters.

Ellie McCarthy, Programming & Partnerships Officer, said...

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