Devon

From Sunday 2nd October 2022 Stagecoach South West introduce a number of seasonal changes to their network, which primarily affect people travelling in the Torbay area. The changes are designed to reflect the lower customer demand over the autumn and winter months, ensuring bus services remain commercially viable. The bus operator has designed the changes to offer a more sustainable bus...

A civic church service of commemoration and thanksgiving for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be held in Sidmouth.

The service will be held on Sunday, 18 September, from 6pm at The Parish Church of St Giles and St Nicholas, Sidmouth, EX10 8LG.

The service, being held by East Devon District Council and the Diocese of Exeter, will be led by Reverend Matt Selman and will...

Across Devon, National Trust places are full of warmth as the trees slowly turn to red, orange and gold, enjoy crisp walks with family and friends and steaming cups of hot chocolate. There’s lots on offer this season, from garden tours and fashion exhibitions to exploring history and showcasing nature.

What’s more, every time you experience a National Trust day out, you help care for...

The largest seagrass restoration, education and innovation project in England, which includes crucial conservation work taking place in Plymouth, will receive support from Totnes-based environmental sensor manufacturer, Valeport, for the project’s final two years.

The LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES marine conservation project which is led by Natural England, focuses on five Special Areas of...

The second series of highly successful webinars for parents of teenagers is set to kick off this autumn, covering a range of new topics.

Let's Talk Teenagers is a series of online support sessions and an opportunity for parents and carers of teenagers to hear about the challenges young people are facing today and discover ways to help them navigate their way through them.

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A local proclamation to formally announce the accession of His Majesty, King Charles III will be held at East Devon District Council's Honiton headquarters.

Residents and officials have been invited to the event which will be held at Blackdown House at 10am on Monday, 12 September 2022.

East Devon District Council's Chair, Councillor Ian Thomas, will read the proclamation...

Simon Hall, tenant blacksmith at the National Trust’s Branscombe Forge in Devon, has been crowned as both national British static and live forging champion for the second year running.

His leafy garden gate, which was based on his Chelsea flower show design, and metal flower bouquet saw him win the titles, seeing off competition from 22 other blacksmiths.  

The National...

Politicians and civic leaders across Devon have been expressing their sadness at the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.

Many people in Plymouth have fond memories of her visits there. She visited the city on several occasions, both as a princess and a queen.

She opened the civic centre in 1962 which was regarded as a milestone in the rebuilding of Plymouth...

The second half of 2022 is looking very busy and exciting for West Country comedy star and Plymouth Theatre Royal Panto Legend Andy Ford.

He is about to launch into the Autumn leg of his Back in the Saddle Live Comedy Tour around the South West, including shows in Plymouth on 18th September, Torpoint on 23rd September and his home city of Exeter on Sunday 2nd October.

Andy...

A new SPAR store has opened on the high street of the market town Crediton. The store, on a site formerly operated by Co-op, will provide a strong fresh food and core grocery range, and supports local producers when possible. Additionally, a range of hot food-to-go and supplies such as toys and household essentials will be available. SPAR also has plans to introduce Costa Coffee facilities....