Devon

Devon dreams of home victory as Saint Segal lines up for the Haldon Gold Cup - the day Devon stops for racing

Devon stops for racing next Friday (November 7) when Exeter Racecourse stages the county’s richest raceday, featuring the prestigious BetMGM Haldon Gold Cup.

The spotlight will fall on JPR One as he bids to defend his crown. Trained in Dorset by Joe Tizzard, JPR One stormed to victory in last year’s renewal and now has the chance to etch his name further into the race’s history by...

Extra Plymouth Safe Bus shifts offer no tricks and a Happy Halloween for those on a night out

The 'spooktacular' Plymouth Safe Bus team are gearing up for a busy Halloween and will make sure those on a night out get the support they might need – no tricks just treatments.

The mobile treatment centre bus is usually parked at Derrys Cross in the city on Saturday nights from 10pm until 4am on Sundays but will also be available this Friday to help people in the city and make sure...

West Country housebuilder raises £3,300 for Tiverton homelessness charity

From January 2025 to September 2025, Devonshire Homes has raised an impressive £3,300 for CHAT by donating to the charity on every open market sale. Since choosing CHAT as their Charity of the Year, the local housebuilder has raised over £11,000, from a variety of sales and charitable activities such as its annual Charity Golf Day.

CHAT, based in Mid Devon, provides vital services to...

Westbank sows the seeds of a new partnership with Jack’s Patch

Westbank Community Health and Care is embarking on the second stage of its redevelopment of the charity’s Community Allotment at Exminster with the support of Jack’s Patch, part of Otter Garden Centres.

Jack’s Patch, based in Bishopsteignton, has kindly offered to support Westbank in developing its Community Allotment, a strip of land behind the charity’s Healthy Living Centre on Farm...

Cosy community cinemas pop-up in Devon and Torbay libraries 

Libraries Unlimited is bringing back its popular Films at the Library programme, transforming libraries across Devon and Torbay into cosy community cinemas from29th October.

The new season of low-cost screenings promises something for everyone. From a heartwarming drama inspired by a true story, Mr Burton, to setting sail on an animated animal adventure with Flow. Whether you're...

Half-term cycle safety event in Axminster

On Tuesday 28 October, officers from the Axminster team are holding a cycle safety event for local children and their families.

The team will be engaging with children; handing out safety giveaways and offering advice about road safety, security and the law surrounding use of e-bikes and e-scooters.

Officers will also be offering free property marking to help protect bikes...

Rail industry offers free rail travel to help veterans and Armed Forces attend Remembrance Services

The rail industry is supporting serving military personnel and veterans by providing free rail travel during this year’s Remembrance commemorations.

Serving military personnel and veterans attending Services of Remembrance across Great Britain on Sunday 9 November will be able to travel by train for free. This includes travel to any London Terminal station on either Saturday 8 or...

Grand Reopening: The Ship Inn Paignton Shines with a Brand-new Look

The Ship Inn in Paignton, Devon, welcomes pub-goers back following an extensive 3-week refurbishment.

Boasting a brighter, modern aesthetic, The Ship Inn’s renovation has completely transformed the pub.

A refreshed bar updated soft furnishings, and an enhanced dining area has given the pub a brand-new lease of life, providing guests with a relaxed, welcoming environment to...

Devon Bus Partnership Shortlisted for National UK Bus Award

Stagecoach South West and Devon County Council are delighted to announce that the Devon Bus Enhanced Partnership has been shortlisted as a finalist in the UK Bus Awards 2025 , under the Partnership for Excellence: The Peter Huntley Memorial Award category.

This national recognition celebrates the success of the Devon Bus Enhanced Partnership, a powerful collaboration between Devon...

'We Need to Talk About Beacon Solar' public meeting

Promoted by DEVON CPRE, the Devon Branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England , in association with STOP BEACON SOLAR.

You are warmly invited to a PUBLIC MEETING AT HOLSWORTHY MEMORIAL HALL with the Rt Hon Sir Geoffrey Cox KC MP

Come and hear about the proposed development, tell us what you think about it, and what we should tell the government, who will make the decision on whether this goes ahead.

Email director@cpredevon.org.uk to book your place at the meeting.

Sign the petition at devoncpre.org.uk

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