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New toilet block works set to begin in East Devon

Works to replace four toilet blocks in Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Seaton and Honiton are set to begin shortly. The works will provide modern fit-for-purpose facilities, improved accessibility and generally a more pleasant user experience.

East Devon District Council (EDDC) has revealed updated phase one start dates as part of a major public toilet investment programme majority...

Theatre Royal Plymouth says 'Hi Ho' to pantomime cast

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) and Crossroads Pantomimes have announced that Briana Craig will star in this year’s charming family-friendly pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs , as the cast gathered at Boringdon Hall yesterday.

Briana is a familiar face in Plymouth having recently starred in The Artist at TRP in May. Briana was joined by fellow pantomime co-stars Birds of a...

Aldi donates 19,400 meals to Devon charities over summer

Aldi stores in Devon donated more than 19,400 meals to families in need during the recent summer school holidays.

All of its Devon stores supported local charities and foodbanks during a period of increased demand by redistributing surplus food via community giving platform, Neighbourly.

Ahead of the summer holidays, new research from Neighbourly found that 78% of the good...

Landmark report on Great South West’s high value manufacturing sector positions region as the key player for UK industrial strategy

A new report details the high value manufacturing sector’s scale and growth potential across the region

The Great South West Partnership has released its anticipated report on the region’s high value manufacturing sector, positioning the area as a key player in the UK's renewed Industrial Strategy.

The report, developed in collaboration with the High Value Manufacturing...

How Gambling is Shaping the Entertainment Scene in Devon

The entertainment landscape in Devon has always been diverse, offering everything from traditional pubs and theatres to music festivals and sports events. In recent years, gambling has emerged as a significant player in this dynamic scene, providing both locals and tourists with a wide range of options to enjoy a flutter. This article explores how gambling is influencing entertainment in...

Full Steam Ahead for Family fun this Autumn at South Devon Railway

Jump aboard South Devon Railway for a great value fun family day out on 5th and 6th October.

Enjoy steam hauled heritage train rides alongside the stunning river Dart, plus FREE entry to Dartmoor Otters & Buckfast Butterflies and Totnes Rare Breeds Farm all for one amazing price.

At Buckfastleigh Station see otters from around the world, watch them swim in the underwater...

Do you know the Green Cross Code? New road safety course launched for Devon primary schools

A new training course, Walkability, is giving primary school children the tools and confidence that they need to help keep themselves safe once they are ready to take the next step and begin walking to school on their own.

From September Devon primary schools are being offered the chance to sign up to a free two-hour Walkability (Child Pedestrian Training) course.

The course...

Cranbook's first mobility scooter launches

Cranbrook's first mobility scooter set to enhance accessibility in the town.

Cranbrook Town Council is excited to announce the launch of Cranbrook’s first mobility scooter, marking a significant milestone for the town. The launch ceremony will be held on Saturday, 28 September 2024, in Cranbrook, Devon.

This new initiative follows the recent opening of the Cranbrook Skate...

Protective measures at Denham Bridge prevented major damage

Measures introduced to protect a 17th century bridge near Bere Alston have helped save it from extensive damage, says Devon County Council.

Denham Bridge will be closed from 9:30am to 3:30pm on Thursday (26 September) while large concrete blocks protecting the Grade II listed structure are craned back into position after being struck by a large vehicle earlier this month.

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Nature Notes book cover

Nature Notes by Devon farmer Tim Deane is published

Tim Deane’s Nature Notes is a collection of articles that appeared in The Organic Grower magazine between 2009 and 2021. The notes are reflections of a life on the land, that of an organic vegetable grower and farmer intimately connected to the soil and working with the living ecological systems and cycles that sustain its productivity. They are both light-hearted and informative and although...

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