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Devon veterinary group is riding the wave of growth after making a splash with innovative new practice

A Devon veterinary group that has recently doubled in size and opened a new state-of-the-art practice, has marked the end of a transformative period by reinforcing its independent status and becoming the latest member of XLVets.

South Moor Vets is now XLVets ’ 65th member, which also makes them an owner and shareholder within the community of independently owned veterinary practices...

Celebrate Spring at The Brew Hub’s Easter Food Market

This spring, Buckfastleigh's newest space for creatives and events, The Brew Hub is bringing together incredible local producers for an Easter Food Market full of good food, good vibes and great company on Saturday 12th April.

From 10am to 4pm, visitors can expect a delicious selection of food and drink from the best local producers, plus plenty of space to sit, relax and enjoy the...

Hospital awarded South West Coastal Path ‘Mile Makers’ after fundraising drive

Staff from a local Plymouth hospital celebrated this week after being awarded a coveted ‘Mile Maker’ plaque from the South West Coastal Path Association to thank them for its fundraising drive.

Over the past 12 month, colleagues at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth, have walked the length of the 630-mile coastal path and raised a total £1,794 – surpassing its target of £1500....

Work underway at new 257-home development near Crediton

Bellway has started construction work on a new housing development on the north-eastern edge of Crediton.

Libbets Grange will provide 257 new homes and public open space for the town, as well as land for a new primary school and the relocation of Crediton Rugby Club.

Located at Creedy Bridge, on land to the north of Old Tiverton Road and Exhibition Road, the development will...

Devon charity upskills its staff with funded management training

Employers in the region are using Train4Tomorrow’s funded Skills Bootcamps to ensure the skills needs of their organisations are met.

Skills Bootcamps allow you to create a bespoke training programme to develop your staff within just 16 weeks.

Health and wellbeing charity, Improving Lives Plymouth (ILP) is among the latest organisation to take advantage of the accredited...

Plymouth Active launches free therapeutic swimming taster sessions for local Parkinson’s communities

Plymouth Active has launched a new series of free taster sessions to help local people living with Parkinson’s to get into therapeutic swimming.

Starting this month, the Good Boost programme will be delivered by specially trained swimming instructors and is meant as a fun and inclusive way for people living with Parkinson’s to get active.

The next free taster session is on...

Seth Lakeman - image by Dom Moore

Dartmoor star headlines new festival for Ashburton

Devon folk legend Seth Lakeman will be the headline act at a new festival set up by a couple from Ashburton, which will take place later this spring. Sophie Pierce, a writer and former BBC journalist, and artist Alex Murdin, hope the Dartmoor Tors Festival, on the late May bank holiday weekend, will become a regular fixture in future years. The aim is to celebrate Dartmoor and explore what...

Building Connections: Dartmouth Academy Brings Together Parents and Professionals

Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West, is committed to creating a thriving community where pupils, families, and staff work together to ensure every child’s success. As part of this mission, the school is now running School Support & Snacks events, providing parents and carers with valuable support and resources to help their children flourish at school.

Held at the...

New exhibition by Ashish Ghadiali marks the reopening of Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG).

THG will reopen with a debut solo exhibition by filmmaker and environmental artist, Ashish Ghadiali.

After a three month-refurbishment programme, THG will relaunch their 2025 exhibition programme with Sensing the Planet , a new exhibition featuring key works by Ashish Ghadiali.

Curated by Gemma Girvan from THG, Sensing the Planet brings together a series of three recent film...

EDDC Countryside Team Supports Young People Through Exeter Chiefs Engage Programme

The East Devon District Council Countryside Team recently welcomed a group of young people to Clyst Meadows Local Nature Reserve for a day of hands-on volunteering.

The Exeter Chiefs Engage Provision uses the values of rugby to inspire, support and educate young people aged 11-16 years old who are disengaged from mainstream education and in need of additional support, to regain...

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