Devon

Local dental team take on race for life to raise funds for cancer research

A team of orthodontic professionals in Plymouth recently took part in a 5K ‘Race for Life’ fundraising event to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

The myorthodontist Plymouth team are excited to reveal that they raised a grand total of £1,437.50 for the charity - one which is close to their hearts.

Commenting on the team’s participation, Orthodontic Therapist Jessica Harry...

‘Exciting’ New Interactive Children’s Zones to Open in Exeter Libraries

Libraries Unlimited South West, a charity that provides community libraries across Devon and Torbay, were delighted to receive a donation of £9,531 from the Morrisons Foundation. The funding from the charitable arm of the supermarket has covered the costs of creating two innovative 'sensory zones' at their library in Exeter, one for children aged 0-7, the other for 8-12 year olds. Rachel...

Plymouth Hospital salutes Veterans with care and commitment on Armed Forces Day

Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth joined the city’s Armed Forces Day celebrations at the weekend, reaffirming its commitment to providing dedicated care for veterans, service personnel and their families.

Staff from the hospital spent the day speaking with former patients and potential new ones, listening to stories of recovery and explaining services available to the Armed...

Lenny Cornforth - Sunny Cove, Salcombe

The Brownston Gallery Summer Exhibition

The Summer Exhibition at The Brownston Gallery is showcasing a stunning collection of works by both established and new artists, capturing the vibrant essence of summer and the coastal regions that define Devon and Cornwall.

From serene seascapes by Andrew Miller to abstract impressions of local seaside towns by Michael Hill , the exhibition explores the many moods of our coastline. Ben Lucas offers a powerful new body of work that evokes the raw beauty of North Devon’s wild skies and rugged shores.

Jo Vollers brings summer to life through expressive brushwork and joyful...

Over 18s wrestling returns to new rooftop venue

Have you been asking for an all out, no filters, no holds barred, 18+ wrestling event right on your door step?

Well after six long years of asking, REACH wrestling is here to fulfill your needs for violence and carnage.

REACH wrestling is the Premier wrestling organisation in Devon and Cornwall. For seven years REACH wrestling has been putting on countless spectacular shows...

Greendale and Food Drink Devon to host free Love Local Food Festival

A date for the diary, Love Local Food Festival by Greendale, in collaboration with Food Drink Devon, is returning to Exeter Castle on Saturday 9th August from 10am - 6pm.

Free to enter and set in the heart of Exeter, the festival promises a day of delicious food and drink, live entertainment and family fun, all while celebrating the very best of Devon’s food and drink.

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Daily RNLI lifeguard service coming to Budleigh Salterton

Lifeguards will soon begin patrols at Budleigh Salterton, keeping young families and paddleboarders safe this summer.

The steep drop-off and hidden undertow in the waters can make it deceptively dangerous at the paddleboard hotspot, particularly for children and less confident swimmers.

The joint initiative, put in place thanks to East Devon District Council (EDDC) and RNLI...

Totnes Bike Hub help riders get back in the saddle with police funding

Members of the Totnes Bike Hub have used police funding and pedal power to ‘wheely’ help local people with physical and mental health issues.

The Community Interest Company was awarded £2,850 from the Proceeds Of Crime Act (POCA) funding which has really helped them to make a difference. POCA funding is money seized from criminals and re-distributed to good causes in local...

Devon woman to speak at Female Empowerment festival

The line up for Womanifest 2025, the UK’s feel good empowerment festival returning this summer has now been announced. Sue, a freedom and success coach, has been selected to share her signature framework on how to ditch overwhelm for good. She will be running this workshop in the Lifestyle, Careers and Business tent at 12.30 on Saturday 5th July.

Sue helps ambitious women in business...

New patron for libraries unlimited

With a strong passion for storytelling and ocean conservation, Devon-based environmental journalist, author and broadcaster Anna Turns is taking on a new role as patron for Libraries Unlimited. Her new BBC radio series, Secrets of the Sea, explores how Westcountry marine scientists are tackling global issues such as overfishing, climate change and sea level rise.

Anna is currently...

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