The world’s largest garden wildlife survey returns this month, with hundreds of thousands of people expected to watch and count the UK’s garden birds over the last weekend in January for the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch.
Nearly 600, 000 people took part in 2025, counting more than nine million birds. In Devon just over 16,000 people took part, with the House Sparrow taking the top...
After a busy and magical festive season at Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP), the charity has announced that its Festive Appeal 2025, has raised a record-breaking £42,689.94. This is an increase of more than 78% from last year’s total of £23,900. It also raised a further £12,240 from the Big Give Christmas Challenge and £1,365 from a pantomime-inspired Crowdfunder.
A social care giant has launched its biggest-ever recruitment campaign in Devon to attract a new generation of people into social care.
Lifeways Group, the UK’s largest team providing support to adults with complex needs in the community, has launched You’re Not Just Anyone, with the aim of inspiring people to work in the sector.
On Friday 9th January, Rachel Gilmour MP joined local stakeholders and residents in Tiverton Town Hall to discuss the future of pharmacy provision in the town.
The meeting, organised by Tiverton Town Council following a motion brought forward by councillor Beckett Fish, featured statements from the NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, Clare House Surgery, Tiverton Pharmacy, as well as...
Exeter Racecourse has launched a brand-new Community Raceday and is inviting people across Devon to nominate a community hero who deserves recognition.
Community Raceday takes place on Friday, February 20, during half term, and coincides with Devon Day at the racecourse. The initiative celebrates the people who make a real difference in their communities – from volunteers and carers...
As parts of the UK begin to warm up after the wintry cold-snap citizen scientists across Devon are being asked to keep a keen eye out for emerging signs of spring.
Any early sightings of daffodils, snowdrops and other spring indicators can be logged as part of an annual Signs of Spring survey.
The nationwide interactive survey was an initiative first launched in 2023 by...
Teign School, part of Education South West, is pleased to announce a new programme of parent and community workshops designed to promote wellbeing, resilience, and learning for all.
Following the launch of The Nest last term — a support hub created to help students experiencing emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) — Teign School is now extending its focus to the wider community...
Beloved children’s classic The Gruffalo’s Child has taken over Saltram’s garden, as the National Trust launches its first ever winter trail inspired by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved story. Families can step into the “deep dark wood” and follow the tale through Saltram’s beautiful historic garden, meeting characters along the way.
Pupils at Drake Primary Academy , part of the Reach South Academy Trust, had the opportunity to quiz their local MP this week as Luke Pollard visited the school.
The Labour MP for Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport, who also serves as Minister for Defence Procurement, spent time chatting with pupils, toured the school, and later joined a whole-school assembly where he explained the role...
Are you still picking Christmas tree needles out of the boot of your car from last year? Then help is at hand as Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is offering a Christmas tree recycling service for households across South Devon, in partnership with JustHelping!
Last Christmas, ‘treecyclers’ raised thousands for the charity, which runs the Little Bridge House children’s hospice in...
