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Little Free Library marks new chapter for Tithebarn readers

Tithebarn’s Little Free Library officially opened with support from a local housebuilder.

Tithebarn’s Little Free Library and noticeboard were opened by Broadclyst Parish Council with the support of a £1,000 donation from local housebuilder Persimmon Homes.

The area was officially opened with a storytelling afternoon hosted opposite the Library by Tithebarn Residents'...

The 'Honest Amish' British Beard & Moustache Championships comes to Plymouth

One of the most unusual competitions in the UK is coming to Plymouth this October.

Often described as a cross between Miss World and Crufts, the British Beard & Moustache Championships celebrates the very best in facial hair every two years.

For 2024 it's being organised by a Devon-based team, headed by Mike and Clair Wellsbury-Nye. They have previously hosted similar...

Support is available if your evening doesn’t go as planned

Police officers in Plymouth are raising awareness of a number of support initiatives available during the evenings and late nights which are there to keep people safe if something goes wrong.

Inspector Dom Nicholls, who heads up the neighbourhood policing team for Plymouth Central, said: “Plymouth offers a great atmosphere during the evenings. It’s a popular spot for many to enjoy a...

South Devon College celebrates achievements of its University Centre students at graduation ceremonies

South Devon College, with campuses in Paignton and Torquay, celebrated the achievements of its University Centre students at a joint ceremony held at Torquay’s Grand Hotel.

Across four ceremonies, 398 graduates and their guests, celebrated their success.

43 year old Amie Harris from Exeter, who gave a vote of thanks at the graduation ceremony, went back into education to help...

New UK Pensions Proposal Aims to Close Retirement Savings Gap for Women

Britain is facing growing concerns over the inadequacy of retirement savings among low earners and women, prompting policymakers to explore new strategies to address the issue. Pensions minister Emma Reynolds recently discussed the possibility of introducing a sidecar savings model to support individuals struggling to save for retirement. The sidecar savings model , which would attach a...

Houses in Foxglove View development

Allison Homes hosts ‘first look’ at new phase of development in Buckland Brewer

Regional housebuilder, Allison Homes South West has announced the opening of Foxglove View Phase Two as it hosts a ‘first look' event later this month. Allison Homes is building 27 new homes in the second phase of its development in Buckland Brewer, Bideford.

Potential buyers will have the chance to see the new homes and tour the selection of houses available.

Michele Jones,...

Mary Chilcott with Fishley Collection

Generations-worth of North Devon pottery for auction

A superb array of North Devon pottery dating from the eighteenth century up to the modern day will take centre stage at Chilcotts October 12 auction in Honiton.

Star of the show is ‘The Fishley Collection’, which is creating great excitement amongst admirers of this Devon folk art.

Auctioneer Mary Chilcott, who curated the collection, says “There are well over 80 pieces of...

Thelma Hulbert Gallery secures new funding from Arts Council England

THG has been awarded a significant grant from Arts Council England to work with local young people in the arts across East Devon.

THG is celebrating after securing a grant of £29,000 for the next generation of their Create Our Space (COS) programme.

The new COS programme will establish extensive and inclusive opportunities to engage with arts, culture and climate, responding...

Two listed bridges given added protection to guard against repeat of storm damage

Protective measures have been installed on two Grade One listed bridges in West Devon to guard them against future storm damage.

Steel plates or “nosings” have been fixed to the piers of Newbridge at Gunnislake and Greystone Bridge near Tavistock in order to protect the structures from impacts during flooding.

Gunnislake Newbridge was left with a void in one of its piers in...

Modelling magazine celebrates 75 years of publishing and its 888th issue’

Beer, Devon – A Devon-based magazine; Railway Modeller is celebrating a remarkable milestone this week – 75 years of continuous publication. Since its first issue in October 1949, Railway Modeller has grown to become one of the most respected and enduring publications in the world of railway modelling.

When G.P. Keen, Chairman of The Model Railway Club, welcomed readers to that first...

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