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Is Panning for Gold in Devon Worthwhile?

The rich history of precious metal in Devon and the surrounding area has built fortunes and created legends. Yet, you might not realise that panning for gold is an activity that you can try here easily. How can you do this, and is it worth doing?

The Timeless Allure of Gold...

Amy Fenton

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One in two adults in the South West don’t know one of the most common symptoms of dementia

This Dementia Action Week (19-24 May) Alzheimer’s Society is shining a light on the six most common symptoms of dementia and encouraging people to seek help if they spot these signs in themselves or a loved one.

Over 101,500 people are living with dementia in the South West of England and a third of them do not have a diagnosis. Yet, new research by the charity reveals that one in...

Inaugural line up for Plymouth Boat Fest revealed

Over 50 companies have signed up to exhibit at the inaugural Plymouth Boat Fest this June with displays ashore and on the water at Plymouth Yacht Haven.

Celebrating Plymouth’s diverse marine industry, the event features companies across the Westcountry’s leisure, commercial, technology, conservation and safety sectors. Tickets for the one-day festival on Saturday 21st June are free...

The inconceivable stonebalances by sculptor Adrian Gray on show at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Adrian Gray, the international pioneer of stonebalancing art, known for his mind-bending sculptural feats of impossibility, is back for RHS Chelsea 2025. This year, the Devon-based, sculptor will be pushing the boundaries even further with a huge, first-of-its-kind 3-boulder stonebalance. The piece will be the most complex and audacious stonebalance the sculptor has ever exhibited at the...

Devon housebuilder donates to local dance group

Devon housebuilder donates £1,500 to local dance group

A Devon housebuilder has donated £1,500 to support a local dance project.

Redrow South West, the housebuilder behind the recently sold-out Romansfield development in Okehampton, has presented Okehampton Community Dance Project with a donation of £1,500 as part of their Community Fund initiative.

The annual fund, which first launched in 2023, aims to help local organisations...

Ted Wragg Trust Students Conquer the Ten Tors Challenge

A record 134 students from seven schools within the Ted Wragg Trust successfully took on the legendary Ten Tors Challenge this past weekend, demonstrating outstanding resilience, teamwork and determination across the rugged landscapes of Dartmoor.

Representing 23 teams across 35, 45 and 55-mile routes, students from Exmouth Community College, Honiton Community College, Isca Academy,...

Six East Devon beaches win national awards

The beaches of Beer, Budleigh Salterton, Exmouth, Seaton, and Sidmouth have all achieved the prestigious Blue Flag and Seaside Award standards, with Sidmouth's Jacobs Ladder also earning a Seaside Award

For the past seven years, the Blue Flag has proudly flown during the bathing season at Exmouth, while Sidmouth marks its sixth, Seaton its fourth, and Beer its third year of...

“I remember dancing in the street with my sisters”: Devon Care Teams Bring VE Day to Life for Customers

In celebration of the 80th anniversary of VE Day last week, care teams from home care provider Bluebird Care across Devon pulled out all the stops to honour the wartime generation with a series of heart-warming tributes and gatherings.

Across Exeter and Exmouth, the Care Professionals made it their mission to ensure that every customer, no matter where they lived or how they received...

Countryside Team Welcomes Strong Start to Spring

The East Devon District Council Countryside team is celebrating a successful start to the spring season, with record-breaking visitor numbers at Seaton Wetlands and a programme of sold-out events.

During the Easter school holidays, Seaton Wetlands welcomed 8108 visitors - a 10% increase compared to 2024 - with nearly 2,000 arriving over the Easter weekend alone.

One of the...

Devonshire freemasons support Cardiology Department Derriford Hospital in Plymouth.

Devonshire Freemasons have presented A cheque for £1,000 to Dr. Venk Suresh, Consultant Cardiologist, and other members of the Cardiology Team at Derriford hospital in Plymouth.

The Department of Cardiology at Plymouth’s Derriford hospital works exceptionally hard, treating our community throughout Devonshire, often with lifesaving surgery. In appreciation of the work done in this...

Exmouth Community College Sixth Formers Make Waves with Beach Clean Up

Sixth Form students and tutors from Exmouth Community College have rolled up their sleeves and taken to the shoreline for a sun-soaked beach clean this term, combining environmental action with a celebration of student led fundraising.

In addition to collecting litter and helping protect the local coastline, students proudly handed over £563.68 raised this academic year to Surfers...

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