Devon

Blue announce a visit to Torquay as part of their World Tour!

The Blue boys are back in town! Simon Webbe , Duncan James , Antony Costa and Lee Ryan are ready to make new memories with the confirmation of a world tour including an extensive UK leg in April 2026 !

Blue are firmly established as one of Britain’s biggest pop forces of the 21st century. Just look at their catalogue: the iconic mega hits ‘All Rise’ and ‘One Love’ , three #1 smashes...

Housebuilder offers Devon women the chance to launch a career in home building

Untypical, which brings together well-known homebuilding brands Hopkins Homes and Tilia Homes, is encouraging women in Devon to apply for site management experience as part of the latest Women into Home Building (WiHB) programme.

The homebuilding group is offering a three-week work placement at its Tilia Homes development ‘Brook Manor’ in Alphington to introduce industry leadership...

Aldi brings more inputs lockers to Devon

Aldi is introducing InPost Lockers to even more stores in Devon, allowing shoppers to easily collect and return online orders from their local store.

Ten stores in Devon now offer the service as part of the supermarket’s ongoing partnership with parcel locker provider, InPost.

Some of the most recent stores to have the lockers installed in Devon include Bideford and Torquay...

Somerset dog show returns to Ferne Animal Sanctuary with a twist for its 31st year

Ferne Animal Sanctuary is delighted to announce the return of its 31st annual dog show on Sunday 7th September 2025. The event returns to the Sanctuary’s 72-acre site near Chard, offering a full day of activities for dogs, their owners, families, and supporters - with this year’s programme extended to include a car boot sale. This year’s dog show is generously supported by Mount Vets...

Bishops Tawton roundabout now bigger and better

The upgrade of Bishops Tawton roundabout in Barnstaple has been completed. The scheme has added extra lanes to the roundabout to increase its capacity, and pedestrian and cycle links have been improved with the installation of a signal-controlled crossing. Work has also included drainage improvements, installation of new street lighting, surfacing of the footpaths, and the road from Bishops...

Bovey Castle launches academy to nurture next generation of hospitality professionals

Dartmoor-based Bovey Castle is launching The Bovey Academy for up to 12 new recruits, embarking them on a 12 month talent programme that takes students on a year of discovery, whilst equipping school leavers with key life skills - including financial wellbeing; confidence building; cyber security awareness; and developing emotional intelligence among other topics.

The Academy will be...

Putting East Devon children on the path to healthy sight for life.

Children’s eyesight was given a fun-filled twist by Exmouth opticians when they provided balloon animals and goodie bags.

The Specsavers Exmouth store was decorated with banners and balloons, staff all wore rainbow-coloured tops, and the dozens of youngsters who attended were given gifts, including a high-vis vest and a book explaining the sight test journey.

Ria Heskins,...

Bellway installs inclusive swing at playground after appeal from local mum

An inclusive swing has been installed in the play area at a new housing development in Willand for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Bellway included the specially-designed swing in its plans for Fox Mill Gardens at the request of a local mum who lives at the development.

Stevie Anne Hutter contacted the housebuilder to ask if they could install the...

Winner of Visitors' Choice Award 2025 announced

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) has announced the winner of the Visitors' Choice award in the THG Open exhibition.

The THG Open 2025 showcased over 100 artworks by South West artists reflecting themes connected to the natural world. The Visitors’ Choice Prize was voted for by visitors over the duration of the exhibition (12 July - 23 August).

The votes have been counted and THG...

From Survivors to Warriors: Hundreds of Women to Take to Dartmoor in Powerful Fundraising Challenge

This October, hundreds of women will step out in solidarity for Warrior Women Walk 2025 — a bold outdoor challenge organised by local charity Trevi, dedicated to supporting women in recovery from trauma, addiction, and abuse.

Now in its fourth year, the women-only walk is more than a fundraising event - it’s a rallying cry for dignity, justice, and freedom. Many of the women Trevi...

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