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Appeal after Exeter baseball club raided

A community baseball club in Exeter has been left reeling after thieves broke into its storage container and stole vital equipment just weeks before the start of the new season.

The break-in happened overnight, with all of the Exeter Spitfire's bats taken. Catchers’ gear was later...

New Community Choir for Sidmouth area

Do you love to sing? then a new fun community choir starting in March may be just what you are looking for.

Bath music man Grenville Jones started the first Good Afternoon Choir back in 2009 in his home City of Bath. Now there are over 30 Good Afternoon Choirs across England and Wales with over 1,500 enthusiastic singers belonging to these mixed-voice community groups.

“Our...

New Community Choir for Sidmouth area

Do you love to sing? then a new fun community choir starting in March may be just what you are looking for.

Bath music man Grenville Jones started the first Good Afternoon Choir back in 2009 in his home City of Bath. Now there are over 30 Good Afternoon Choirs across England and Wales with over 1,500 enthusiastic singers belonging to these mixed-voice community groups.

“Our...

Over 50 addresses visited as part of police’s commitment to being more visible

Devon & Cornwall Police in Plymouth are driving their commitment to be more visible in communities across the city, visiting over 50 addresses in the Stonehouse area.

Police Inspector Greg Bridgett said: “We know that seeing a police officer can have a huge impact on our communities, both on the safety of the area and also by providing a reassuring presence on our streets.”...

Lace up your boots and hike to save lives!

Devon Heli Hike is a South West Coast Path challenge which will take participants on a journey from Jennycliff and around to Noss Mayo, taking in breathtaking views of the beautiful coastline.

Supporters can join this event and take on either a 14 or 26 mile trek along both rugged and paved terrain, river crossings, seascapes and rolling hills while taking in stunning panoramic views...

National Apprenticeship Week: Former South Devon College apprentice says apprenticeship is just as rewarding as a degree

When Covid disrupted her A-levels, Lily Frewin faced a crossroads: follow the expected university route or take a leap into something completely different. Encouraged by her dad - who happens to be a well- respected leader in education, she chose a Higher Apprenticeship in construction management.

Now, four years on, the 22-year-old from Brixham in Devon is thriving as an assistant...

The Polar Express™ Tram Ride Returns to Devon this Christmas!

The Polar Express™ Tram Ride is returning to Seaton Tramway on selected dates through November & December! Families can take a once-in-a-lifetime trip on a magical tram ride to Santa’s home at the North Pole in one of the specially decorated single-deck tramcars. Passengers are encouraged to travel in their favourite pyjamas whilst they enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, a delicious treat and...

Tree-mendous Contribution: Coombeshead Academy Students Branch Out to Help Create Local Mural

Students from Coombeshead Academy in Newton Abbot, part of Education South West , are contributing to a new mural planned for the town centre.

‘The Community Tree’ has been designed by local artist Joe Webster and is an ambitious project focusing on the local community’s relationship with nature. Joe is well known for his ‘landscape-graffiti’ paintings which explore the relationship...

Countryside Team Programme Achieves 100% Customer Satisfaction

East Devon District Council (EDDC) Countryside team’s Wild East Devon events programme has achieved an outstanding 100% customer satisfaction rating, as revealed by a recent customer feedback survey. Every 2024 participant who booked onto an event was asked to share their experiences and thoughts on the events they attended throughout the year and help shape the programme for 2025.

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MP officially opens Plymouth's Stoke post office

Luke Pollard MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport “cut the ribbon” (8/2) at the official opening of Stoke Post Office at new premises – Premier, Kwik Shop, 112 Albert Road, Stoke, Plymouth, PL2 1AF.

This has restored Post Office services to the community.

In March last year Maadura Ravinthiran took on the convenience store. A big refurbishment took place in August and the...

Hidden treasure of the Civil War found in rafters of Crediton Parish Church

Stanley Gibbons Baldwin’s is thrilled to present the Ancient, British and World Coins at 399 Strand on Wednesday 12 March. Highlights of the auction include four halfcrowns of Charles I with an intriguing provenance. The coins come with identifying tickets, stating that they were “found in the rafters of Crediton Church,” in the town of Crediton, Devon. Three of the halfcrowns are regular...

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