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Three in a Row! Cranbrook Country Park Secures Prestigious 2026 Green Flag Award

Cranbrook Town Council is celebrating a historic milestone as Cranbrook Country Park retains its Green Flag Award for the third consecutive year. This international stamp of quality officially recognises the park as one of the finest open spaces in the UK. Marking a historic "hat-trick" since its first win in 2024, the accolade honours the hard work, passion, and care invested by the town...

Fresh heatwave prompts renewed RSPCA appeal to help wildlife

The RSPCA is renewing its appeal for people to not forget wildlife as another heatwave brings soaring temperatures across many parts of the country.

The renewed appeal follows a previous bout of hot weather which saw the RSPCA experience its busiest day of the year, on 24 June, with 4,135 calls from members of the public concerned about animals. And now, amid its Summer of Kindness...

LiveWest to deliver more than 700 affordable homes in rural South West communities

A leading housing association has pledged to deliver around 709 affordable homes in rural communities across the South West over the next three years, reinforcing its commitment to supporting some of the region's most remote and economically vital areas.

LiveWest, part of Bromford Flagship LiveWest (BFL), has outlined its ambitious rural development plans as the housing sector marks...

Torquay inclusive sports club needs public votes to win £3,000 community grant

Caremark, one of the UK’s leading home care providers, has announced that Torquay United Community Sports Trust has been shortlisted for a £3,000 grant through its UK-wide Community Care Fund, with the final winners now set to be decided by public vote.

The charity, which provides inclusive sports and activity opportunities for all ages and abilities, has been selected as the South...

Win extraordinary theatre experiences while supporting Theatre Royal Plymouth's life-changing charity work

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) is inviting theatre lovers to enter a series of exclusive crowdfunders offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences, while helping to fund vital projects for young and vulnerable people, communities and emerging artists across the South West.

From a VIP London theatre break to behind-the-scenes access at some of TRP's biggest productions, the prize draws,...

When kids go home, adults Go Ape this summer!

Go Ape Haldon are launching adults-only sessions for the first time this summer. So you can swear up a storm all the way down the zipline guilt free (guessing that happens a lot).

Landing just in time for VAT Summer, where you can save 15% across Go Ape locations until 1st September 2026. Part of the Great British Summer Savings. Get the offer at goape.co.uk/offers (T&Cs apply...

All@C bringing ukulele magic to Deer Park 

Ukulele band delights residents at Holsworthy care home 

Ukulele band  All@C  struck a chord with residents at  Deer Park  nursing home, delivering a sound that ‘put a smile on everyone’s face’ during their visit to the Holsworthy care service.

The popular Bude-based community group are favourites with residents, staff and visiting family alike and a much‑loved regular on the home’s activities calendar.

“All@C have this brilliant way...

Students and volunteers at the Big EO Clean Up

Exeter Businesses Collect 100kg of Litter in City-Wide EO Day Clean Up

Fourteen businesses from across Exeter joined forces on Friday 19th June 2026 to collect more than 100kg of litter during a city-wide clean-up celebrating Employee Ownership (EO) Day 2026.

The Big EO Clean Up 2026, led by Absolute PR and Marketing , Coastal Recycling , Market Carpets and Stephens Scown LLP , brought together more than 50 volunteers to clean shared spaces across Exeter...

Exmouth author returns with new children's book full of chaotic fun to get kids reading!

Exmouth author Chris McGuire has released the second book in his children’s series Crooks and Nannies Too , continuing a fast growing world of mischievous characters, secret organisations and plenty of humour aimed at younger readers.

Chris, who lives in Exmouth, is a former children’s television producer and now writes full time. His latest book follows on from Crooks and Nannies: A...

Rowcroft Hospice raises nearly £15k at Live at Powderham concert

Twenty-eight dedicated Rowcroft Hospice volunteers and staff braved soaring temperatures on Friday 26 June to raise an incredible £14,644 during Live at Powderham, where the hospice was proud to be the charity partner for a fabulous performance by Alanis Morissette.

The Rowcroft team spent the evening collecting cash and card donations from thousands of concertgoers at Powderham...

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