Sidmouth Town Council (STC) has officially taken over the management and conservation of the Knowle Parkland, formerly owned by East Devon District Council (EDDC).
Sidmouth Town Council now hopes to involve the local community as part of its plans to improve natural biodiversity, adding paths and trails throughout the parkland for the public to enjoy. There are also plans to increase...
Exminster-based Westbank Community Health and Care has reached more people in the local community thanks to a year of fantastic support from a village pub.
Staff at The Royal Oak in Exminster partnered with Westbank throughout 2023, providing hospitality and donations totalling an incredible £2,525. In December 2022 and 2023, publicans Mel Bowden and Scott Reddin kindly hosted 3-course...
Courtlands Boardwalk on the Exe Estuary Trail has re-opened following the completion of repairs.
The section of the Trail between Lympstone and Exmouth has been undergoing a major overhaul after it was found that timber structural beams and deck planks had deteriorated and become unsafe.
Over 94 tonnes of timber have been removed during the repair scheme, and it has been...
Denham Bridge near Bere Alston has been closed for safety reasons after being damaged in two separate incidents last week.
The parapet of the Grade II Listed bridge has been dislodged after being struck by two vehicles. Devon County Council is appealing for anybody who witnessed these incidents and is able to provide details of the vehicles to please contact Devon's Customer Service...
Following the BBC news feature covering the launch of the world’s largest ship ‘Icon of the Seas’ on its maiden voyage from Miami, Devon sculptor Andrew Sinclair MRSS is delighted that his three magnificent diver sculptures were making waves in worldwide news, with their photographs streamed across CNN & Sky News, as well as the BBC.
The Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust (DPHT) is thrilled to announce its upcoming volunteer drive, a dynamic movement aimed at nurturing a passionate community dedicated to safeguarding Dartmoor’s heritage ponies and the rich heritage they embody. This call to action invites individuals who share a deep love for local history and a commitment to preserving the unique beauty of Dartmoor, including...
A local family business and dairy farm is celebrating after a record year with Aldi.
Langage Farm has supplied Aldi stores across the country with yoghurts since 2017, producing around 72,000 units each week for the UK’s fourth largest supermarket.
In 2023, the business supplied its 20 millionth yoghurt to Aldi and launched its Specially Selected Mango and Passionfruit...
The sound of saucepans banging, and children shouting and singing, echoed throughout Branscombe valley, as pupils from Branscome Primary School took part in the annual Wassailing event in the National Trust’s apple orchard in Branscombe.
The custom of Wassailing dates back to pagan times and typically takes place each year on the twelfth night. It has been practiced in Britain for...
South-Hams based organisation, Erme Valley Riding for the Disabled Group, has been chosen to receive a £5,000 grant, thanks to local employees from Mondelēz International.
The local group which provides people with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy horse-riding in a safe and structured environment, has been granted the substantial donation from The Cadbury Foundation, as part of...
Wulf, a one-year-old Collie Crossbreed, is on the lookout for his forever home at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe having spent 324 days in the charity’s care.
Wulf arrived at Dogs Trust in March 2023. As he has been in Dogs Trust care for longer than six months, Wulf is classed as an ‘underdog’ by the charity.
Wulf had a difficult start to life, having previously never lived indoors,...
