Devon

Police appeal for information on missing 18-year-old

Police are still concerned for the welfare of 18-year-old Jamie Grewal, who has gone missing from the Ivybridge area.

He was last seen on Friday afternoon, 4th January after having a drink with friends after work in the Abbey Inn pub at Buckfastleigh during lunchtime.

He was then dropped-off in Ivybridge around 1.30pm to 2pm.

He has not been seen or heard from since...

Great big donation from National Highways to hedgerow project

National Highways has dipped into an environmental ‘hedge fund’ to improve biodiversity and enhance the landscape across Dorset.

Almost £3,000 has been donated to the Great Big Dorset Hedge project which is working towards the improvement and extension of hedgerows across the county which will increase biodiversity and carbon capture.

The funding from National Highways was...

From Devon to California - The Donkey Sanctuary’s close link with TV’s Donkey King

The star of hit TV series Donkey King says The Donkey Sanctuary was the place to visit to help him learn the ‘gold standard in donkey care’.

Former media executive Ron King co-founded Oscar’s Place Adoption Center and Sanctuary in 2021, and now viewers can follow their exploits in the new ABC show - Donkey King.

Ron first visited The Donkey Sanctuary in East Devon with some...

Applications open for community grants that will fund voluntary community projects and buildings

A new community grant fund has now opened and is scheduled to close on 27 February 2026 at 4pm. Developed with input from the voluntary sector to better meet local needs, the grants will support small community projects across East Devon and community buildings in rural areas.

Applications can be made via the community grants webpage on the East Devon District Council website, where...

The tiny Devon village that is becoming an unexpected winter wellness hotspot

Nestled on the East Coast of Devon lies a hidden gem that’s fast becoming known as the perfect spot for a winter wellness retreat. As the seasons shift, many are looking for weekend escapes that offer rest, rejuvenation and a little self-care.

Alex Gwillim, local travel expert at Sweetcombe Cottage Holidays , recommends the picturesque village of Branscombe as the perfect balance of...

Plymothians have £60 million of unused tech in their junk drawers

Plymothians residents could be sitting on a tech goldmine, new research by musicMagpie reveals.

A nationally representative survey of 2,000 UK adults found that around 66% of janners have at least one unused smartphone at home.

Based on musicMagpie’s average mobile phone trade-in value, there could be almost £60 million hidden in Plymouth’s junk drawers, once scaled across...

Devon holiday park owners announce £1.3 million winter investment programme ahead of 2026 season​

Owners of the Ladram Bay Holiday Park and sister park Castle Brake in Devon have announced a major winter investment programme of more than £1.3 million ahead of the 2026 season.

The family-run company has allocated more than £1 million to a series of improvements designed to offer guests more comfort, choice, and entertainment at Ladram Bay and £300,000 to a holiday home pitch...

Northern Devon Foodbank to host South West Water’s billing support team at drop-ins across 2026

South West Water’s community liaison experts will be heading to Northern Devon Foodbank branches throughout 2026 to support local customers looking for billing advice.

Northern Devon Foodbank, founded in 2012, is funded by donors and has seven branches providing emergency food support to tackle poverty across North Devon and Torridge.

To provide the most appropriate help for...

January job-hunters in Devon face new challenges as remote roles tighten - but workers are pushing back against inflexible office returns

As January prompts millions of Britons to rethink their careers, rural job-hunters in Devon may be entering a more competitive market. While flexible work has helped countryside communities thrive, the number of fully remote roles is falling - just as employees nationwide are making it clear they won’t accept rigid, full-time office mandates.

New analysis from rural broadband...

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