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The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth has been recognised among the top 10% of attractions worldwide by Tripadvisor, earning a 2025 Travellers’ Choice Award from the world’s largest travel guidance platform.

This prestigious accolade is based entirely on authentic visitor reviews posted over a 12-month period — and reflects the sanctuary’s consistently high ratings from thousands of...

Literature Works has opened public voting for the next Plymouth Laureate of Words, inviting people to choose who will be the city’s next literary voice.

The Laureate role celebrates Plymouth’s vibrant literary culture by championing local voices, telling community stories, and writing about the city through creative commissions and events. A partnership between Literature Works,...

The National Trust has secured a £4.5 million grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for a £6.2 million project that will transform access to nature and heritage at Saltram in Plymouth over the next four years.

This major investment will make Saltram — a historic 18th-century estate on the edge of the city — a national leader in inclusive access, particularly for children,...

Exmouth-based children’s author Chris McGuire is enjoying international recognition after his latest book, Blast from the Past, was shortlisted for the prestigious 2025 Scribe Awards.

The book — a fun-filled chapter story based on the beloved 1980s cartoon The Raccoons — was one of only five titles shortlisted globally in the Adapted Novel category by the International Association of...