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Children across Devon can join The Summer Book Quest for free at their local library from 12th July. The brand new Quest has been created by Libraries Unlimited, the charity commissioned to run the libraries in Devon and Torbay. It offers a refreshing change to the usual reading challenge with children encouraged to participate by doing a variety of activities along the theme of "Deep Sea...

Langston, South Devon – Langston House, a beautifully restored Grade II-listed Georgian farmhouse, opened its gates for the first time on 18thJune to host a magical midsummer fundraising evening. The event brought together the local community, celebrated South Devon's finest producers, and raised over £6,500 for the Morvargh Sailing Project, an organisation that empowers young people through...

The Plymouth Oddfellows are proud to lend their support to a remarkable local charity, the Plymouth and Devon Schools Sailing Association (PDSSA) which opens up the joy of sailing to people with disabilities.

The Association operates two specially adapted Drascombe Longboats, each designed to give those with a wide range of disabilities the chance to experience sailing around the...

Union member highlights the importance of workplace protections and support networks.

A Cullompton-based HGV driver who lost his lower left leg in a workplace incident is sharing his story to inspire others and highlight the importance of strong support networks, especially family, alongside union membership and workplace safety.

Mr Mark Sowden, 56, from Willand, Devon, was...