Devon

TUI launches new direct flights from Exeter to paradise Greek island

One of Greece's most stunning islands is set to become more accessible after TUI has announced a brand-new direct route from Exeter Airport to Kos – making it easier than ever to bag a slice of Mediterranean paradise.

The leading tourism and leisure group is launching brand-new flights from Exeter for Summer 2026, giving holidaymakers across the South of England a hassle-free way to...

Score big for your local community at The Big Tackle 2026

Rowcroft Hospice is thrilled to announce that its flagship fundraising event, The Big Tackle, is back for 2026 – bigger, better, and more fun than ever. Taking place on Saturday 7 March 2026, the event is now open for sign-ups at thebigtackle.org.uk for the early-bird price of just £17 per adult (children £10), which includes a free event t-shirt.

The Big Tackle is an eight-mile...

Ken Cosgrove - Watersmeet, Lynmouth

Brownston Winter Collective

The end of the year is always special — a time for reflection and celebration — and the Brownston Winter Collective captures that spirit beautifully. This joyful exhibition brings together an impressive array of work by resident artists, offering something for everyone: paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, ceramics and jewellery.

New to the gallery is Konrad Bartelski , best known as a downhill skier but also an accomplished photographer. His striking images, many taken during expeditions around the world, will be on display throughout the exhibition....

“I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for Rowcroft” – Jane’s story of hospice care, hope and why she’s urging others to support Rowcroft this Christmas

Rowcroft Hospice has launched its Christmas Appeal, calling on the community to help fund vital end-of-life and palliative care for local patients and families facing the hardest of days this festive season. For people like Jane Curtis from Dartmouth, this care has been life-changing.

Back in June, 67-year-old Jane was suddenly rushed to Torbay Hospital with no idea how unwell she...

Christmas in Dawlish 2025

‘Christmas in Dawlish’ - an exciting two-day community event filled with festive cheer is coming to Dawlish Town Centre later this month!

Organised by Dawlish Town Council in partnership with Dawlish Chamber of Trade - a wonderful programme of Christmas events has been arranged to kick start the festive season in Dawlish on Saturday 29th November and Sunday 30th November 2025....

New Partnership Strengthens Conservation Patrols on the Exe Estuary

Wildlife on the Exe Estuary is set to benefit from an exciting new partnership between the South East Devon Wildlife (SEDW) team and the Exeter City Council Harbour Master’s Office.

The collaboration will see the Wildlife Wardens share use of the Harbour Master’s patrol boat, the Exe Harbour Launch , allowing for year-round patrols to protect the internationally important bird...

Marine Academy Boys Claim Bronze at World Schools Football Cup in Barcelona

Marine Academy Secondary is thrilled to announce that its Year 9 boys’ football team has achieved an incredible third-place finish at the World Schools Football Cup, ranking third in the world. The event was held in Barcelona over four days.

From an impressive 6–0 opening victory to the final whistle, the team demonstrated skill, determination, teamwork, and outstanding sportsmanship...

Devon CPRE Beacon Solar meeting in Holsworthy on Halloween

Devon CPRE urges people to sign petition to fight off unneeded mega solar farm

Devon CPRE, the environmental campaign charity, has issued a battle call to people across the UK to sign and share an online petition against what would be one of Europe’s largest solar arrays on more than 4 square miles of farmland near Holsworthy.

The charity is urging everyone to throw their weight behind its campaign to fend off the massive development at Holsworthy Beacon. It says...

From Plans to Protection: Feniton Flood Alleviation Scheme Delivers Safety for the Future

East Devon District Council (EDDC) is pleased to announce that the £6.075m Feniton Flood Alleviation Scheme has been fully completed and is now operational, offering long-term protection to local homes, infrastructure and the community from flooding.

This is a landmark moment, following many years of planning, design, construction and collaboration with partners, landowners and...

A FAIRYTALE ENDING:  Couple who met in Theatre Royal Plymouth’s 2005 pantomime return 20 years later to relive the magic

Helen Noble (now Tudor) and Graham Tudor, a couple who met performing in Theatre Royal Plymouth’s 2005 pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk , returned to the city this week to mark their 20th anniversary. Their chance meeting in the festive production which featured the legendary Chuckle Brothers, became the beginning of a lifelong love story.

In 2005, both Helen and Graham were cast at...

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