Staff at The Donkey Sanctuary in Devon have welcomed the patter of tiny hooves as a donkey they rescued last year gave birth to a gorgeous fluffy foal last week.
The grey and white foal was soon finding his feet after being safely delivered at the sanctuary in Sidmouth early on the morning of 6 March.
The foal, who is yet to be named, was born to rescued donkey Rosie, who...
The Brownston Gallery are proud to present an exhibition of work by Joanna Haskins, winner of the Brownston Gallery Fresh Talent Award in 2022.
Jo Haskins has always been inspired by the natural environment and in partcular landscapes. After spending time in Svarlbard in the high Arctic she has created a wonderful collection of paintings and screen prints which are on show at the gallery until the end of the month.
"I am inspired by the experience of a space in a landscape. I aim to portray my memories of the discovery of a place in the natural environment,...
For a memorable family breakfast on Easter Saturday 8th April or Easter Sunday 9th April , hop along to the award-winning Bucket & Spade Café in Shaldon, for some Easter indulgence and fun; guaranteed to make you and your little bunnies smile from ear to ear (£12 per adult and £10 per child which includes a choice of breakfast options and a drink). A delicious Easter lunch will also be...
Leading Southwest Independent School, Blundell’s, has appointed a new Director of Rugby - Mr Tony Yapp. Tony’s role at Blundell’s will commence in the Summer Term 2023.
Tony had a professional playing career that spanned 12 years, his clubs included Bedford Blues, Worcester Warriors, and Exeter Chiefs. He also represented England Under 21’s, England A, and the Barbarians, finishing...
Honiton’s police station front desk will reopen to the public later this year.
The decision follows a campaign by East Devon MP, Simon Jupp. The Police & Crime Commissioner for Devon & Cornwall, Alison Hernandez, announced the decision to reopen the front desk in Honiton alongside six others in the region.
Earlier this year, Simon Jupp MP launched a campaign to...
A Tiverton independent day and boarding school has upgraded and refurbished its music facility with financial support from HSBC UK.
Blundell’s School, a leading independent school in Devon, has secured a six-figure finance package from HSBC UK to transform its 410 square metre music department, enhancing student and staff experience, following a huge increase in the popularity of...
Charities in Devon have a chance to win a share of a £25,000 prize pot offered by expert charity insurer Ansvar as part of its Community Campaign.
Many good causes in the region have been struggling to raise funds during the current cost of living crisis and Ansvar, which has insured charities, churches and voluntary groups for more than 60 years, is offering help.
The protection of our much-valued ancient natural landscape of Dartmoor is to be boosted thanks to a new £361,082 pot of funding. Dartmoor National Park Authority , The Woodland Trust and RSPB have been awarded money by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to develop exciting plans aimed at restoring nature, protecting our heritage and support Dartmoor’s communities. The organisations have...
Children in Plymouth who have experienced the death of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces are receiving support in their bereavement, helped by a grant from Tesco.
Scotty’s Little Soldiers, the charity for bereaved British Forces children and young people, received £1,500 from the Tesco Community Grant scheme after customers in local stores voted for the charity, to...
Pelé’s iconic number 10 football shirt, worn when he played at Home Park 50 years ago on March 14, 1973, is going on display at The Box from next Tuesday.
The date marks 50 years to the day when the man considered by many to be the world’s greatest footballer and his Santos FC team played a friendly against Plymouth Argyle – and lost 3-2!
