Devon

Celebrating National Meadows Day at The Donkey Sanctuary 

This Saturday is National Meadows Day, an annual celebration of the magnificent meadows the UK has to offer. It illustrates their importance in our landscape and acts to raise awareness of this vanishing habitat.

Thanks to the dedicated hard work of The Donkey Sanctuary’sEcology and Conservation team and their band of trusty volunteers – and the resident donkeys of course – several...

Mercure Paignton hosts Seaside Nostalgia Extravaganza, marking grand opening of new hotel in South Devon

The Mercure Paignton Hotel, a brand new four star, seafront hotel on the English Riviera, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to all attendees who made their Seaside Nostalgia Extravaganza a resounding success. The event, held on Friday June 23 2023, was a celebration of the hotel's grand opening and brought together over 250 people, including local businesses, partners, colleagues, and friends...

Paignton Picture House to be restored with £284,730 funding  

The disused Paignton Picture House is set to be transformed thanks to £284,730 from the Community Ownership Fund.  

The building in Devon will be renovated to become an independent cinema and performance venue, with additional space for community education and creative workshops. The venue has been closed since 1999 and used to be frequented by detective novelist Agatha Christie....

Worth the Weight: Vintage kilo sale returns to Plymouth

Shop with a clear conscious at Worth the Weight, Plymouth next Sunday 9th July.

Next weekend Worth the Weight is returning to Plymouth Guildhall with nine tonnes of handpicked vintage and pre-owned stock to have a rummage through.

There will be 60 rails of clothing, where shoppers can pick and mix from the best Denim, Sports, Ladies fashion, Men’s fashion, Outerwear and...

NHS team take part in Exercise Military Endeavour

A team from Devon Partnership NHS Trust (DPT) recently took part in Exercise Military Endeavour (formerly SW NHS Military Challenge), which has returned after a three-year break.

Staged at Okehampton Army Camp on the high moors the challenge consisted of 10 activities developed by the Volunteer Reserve Force including ‘care under fire’, an obstacle course and a final race pushing...

£1.76 million Shared Prosperity Funding to increase life chances and opportunities in Torbay  

Torbay has received £1,764,043 million from the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to invest in local projects.

The fund is a central pillar of the UK Government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment across the UK by March 2025, replacing EU structural funds. Its overarching aim is to build pride in place and...

Hub Plymouth launches with a bang at Royal William Yard

Hub RWY Plymouth was officially launched yesterday (June 28) at an unforgettable event for all who attended.

From the first taste to the last guests were treated to incredible flavours, inspired by the coast and Hub’s amazing local suppliers. With Aldo Vanucci’s laid back tunes setting the stage, this was a memorable evening filled with great food, delicious drinks, soulful sounds...

Appeal for witnesses after fatal collision in Axminster

Police investigating a fatal road traffic collision on the A358 outside Axminster on Wednesday 28 June are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Officers were called to reports of a collision involving a Range Rover and a motorcycle on A358 Chard Road, Axminster, at the junction with South Common Road, at around 8.44am.

The rider of the motorcycle, a 31-year-old man...

Housing association partners with social enterprise to help prevent homelessness

Sovereign Housing Association is teaming up with social enterprise Your Own Place (YOP) to run a free programme to help people who weren’t successful in securing a Sovereign home overcome barriers and secure a place to live.

As the cost-of-living crisis makes it harder for people to pay rent, Sovereign is joining forces to provide more support to those in need.

Sovereign...

Shoppers’ Delight! The 1p bundles are back for EVEN MORE summer savings

Londis Pinhoe Road and Nisa Cullompton partner up with Snappy Shopper to provide 1p Summer holiday bundle

You’ve read that right! Following the success of the Blue Monday 1p bundle in January, Londis Pinhoe Road and Nisa Cullompton are teaming up with Snappy Shopper to offer yet another themed bundle just in time for the kids’ school holidays - The 1p Summer Holiday Bundle!

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