Devon

StoryFest tickets announced with exclusive offer for library members

The nation’s favourite sheep will be joined by Wallace and Gromit in Devon this autumn as part of StoryFest, a collaboration between Libraries Unlimited and Aardman Animation, bringing the beloved characters to libraries in Devon.

The week-long festival of reading was announced in May and takes place in October half term. Early bird tickets go on sale 9am on Friday 3rd October and...

Lympstone Manor Rolls Back to Opening Prices

September 2025…// For a limited time only, Michael Caines MBE invites guests to lunch at Lympstone Manor with 2017 opening prices, to mark ten years since he purchased the Lympstone Manor estate.

Rolling back the prices guests will pay £45 for three courses and £55 for four courses – almost half of today’s usual prices of £90 and £115 respectively - making this a rare opportunity to...

A love letter to Plymouth, its beloved football team and Home Park

A love letter to a time and place, a city and its beloved football team, Home Park Heaven is uplifting, frequently hilarious, poignant and moving.

Established crime writer, Radu Herklots, revisits his childhood and adolescence in Plymouth with Technicolor clarity.

As well as his Plymouth Argyle heroes, much of 1960’s and early 1970s Plymouth life is here.

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Still time for teachers and educators to sign up to RSPCA Week and help animals

There is still time for schools and educators to sign up to help build a new generation of animal champions this RSPCA Week (29 September - 3 October).

RSPCA Week is a great way for primary and secondary schools to get involved with the world’s oldest and largest animal welfare charity.

And the new event has been backed by RSPCA Ambassador Kate Lawler, who said: “RSPCA Week...

Devon Air Ambulance joins 21 Air Ambulance charities to raise awareness

Air Ambulance Week 2025 takes off across the UK from 8 – 14 September, raising awareness of the lifesaving work of air ambulance charities. Here, Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) is celebrating with the support of iconic Devon landmarks such as Barnstaple Clock Tower, Exeter Guildhall and Smeaton’s Tower in Plymouth who will be lighting up the buildings to recognise the work of this vital emergency...

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...

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