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Steam Engine That Inspired Thomas' Oliver set for Long Awaited Return to the Tracks

A steam locomotive that inspired one of the best-loved characters in The Railway Series and Thomas & Friends is moving ever closer to a long-awaited return to service at the South Devon Railway.

Great Western Railway tank engine No. 1420, widely recognised as one of the...

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Devon volunteer selected to represent UK at global Scouts event

Vicki Russell from Barnstable has been selected to represent the UK as part of a team delivering the World Scout Jamboree in Poland in 2027.

Set in the heart of Central Europe, Vicki will work alongside Scouts from nearly every country in the world, helping to deliver a truly international experience and share skills for life on a global stage.

Held every four years in a...

Totnes Fringe Festival ticket sales almost double in landmark second year

Ticket sales for Totnes Fringe Festival almost doubled in its second year, rising from 2,011 in 2025 to nearly 4,000 in 2026. The Festival recorded an estimated 4,350 audience attendances across four days in July, with more than 80 performances presented in 17 venues throughout the town - growing from 67 performances across 11 venues in 2025.

Alongside its ticketed programme of...

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Iconic Burgh Island Hotel to host annual Tom Crocker Day event

On Friday 14 August 2026, the Burgh Island Hotel will be hosting its annual Tom Crocker Day community event.

The event will pay tribute to legendary pirate, Tom Crocker, who is famously said to haunt the island’s caves and historic pub, The Pilchard Inn. Both hotel guests and day visitors are welcome to join the festivities, with plenty of food, music, and fun for all ages.

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South Devon College students celebrate strong set of A level and T level results

South Devon College students are celebrating their exam results today, with a 99% overall pass rate across A level subjects, and 66% achieving A*–C grades.

The College is marking particularly strong performance in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Business, English Language, Further Maths and Maths, History, Law, Politics, Psychology, RE and Sociology all achieving above the national...

Research highlights charities' positive local impact across Devon

Based on average figures across Devon, 55% of people believe charities have made a positive impact locally, according to analysis of new data. Figures from the Charities Aid Foundation's (CAF) UK Local Giving Report 2026 suggest that, despite ongoing economic uncertainty, people across the county continue to recognise the difference charities make to local life.

The analysis, carried...

Make a day of it at Meldon Wildlife Festival

Get ready to discover the wonders of Dartmoor's birds, insects and mammals as Meldon Wildlife Festival returns for another year. Organised by Dartmoor National Park Authority, the festival is set to be a day-long celebration packed with family activities that celebrate Dartmoor's extraordinary landscapes and the creatures that call it home. Free to attend, Meldon Wildlife Festival once again...

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So Much for “Fussy Brits”! 10,000 Sardines Devoured in a Day

The South West Sardine Festival returned to Brixham Harbour on Sunday 9th August where more than 3,500 people descended on the quayside for a free, family-friendly celebration of the British sardine. Over 10,000 sardines were grilled over charcoal across 2,500 plates.

If there was any doubt that Britain has a genuine appetite for its own fish, Sunday put it to rest. Britain has a...

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Brand-new £1 million nursery set to open in Cranbrook

A brand-new, purpose-built nursery and pre-school will open in Cranbrook, on the outskirts of Exeter, in September.

The Little Pioneers Cranbrook nursery, located on Elm Drive, will open following an £1 million investment by owners, OurCoop, the UK’s largest independent co-operative Society, and offers 100 spaces for children aged from three months to five years.

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Lympstone Manor Celebrates Record-Breaking Celebration of Speed

Lympstone Manor has celebrated another record-breaking Celebration of Speed, with attendance increasing by 18% on 2025 and an incredible £33,000 raised for charity during the annual festival of motoring, music and gastronomy.

The Celebration of Speed has become a signature event for Lympstone Manor, reflecting Michael Caines' lifelong passion for motorsport and creating a unique...

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Sounds of Plymouth’s past to be heard again

The Box, 2026 Art Fund Museum of The Year, is partnering with heritage organisations across the region on a new ambitious project called ‘Sounds of the South West’, which aims to preserve and unlock our rich audio heritage.

Led by Bristol Archives and supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, ‘Sounds of the South West’ will digitise thousands of recordings held by archives...

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Steam Engine That Inspired Thomas' Oliver set for Long Awaited Return to the Tracks

Devon volunteer selected to represent UK at global Scouts event

Totnes Fringe Festival ticket sales almost double in landmark second year

Iconic Burgh Island Hotel to host annual Tom Crocker Day event

South Devon College students celebrate strong set of A level and T level results

Research highlights charities' positive local impact across Devon

Make a day of it at Meldon Wildlife Festival

So Much for “Fussy Brits”! 10,000 Sardines Devoured in a Day

Brand-new £1 million nursery set to open in Cranbrook

Lympstone Manor Celebrates Record-Breaking Celebration of Speed

Sounds of Plymouth’s past to be heard again

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