Devon

Libraries in Devon commemorate WWII with powerful community project

 A community-led arts project exploring freedom, creativity and connection will culminate in a final celebration at Exeter Library on Saturday 8th November 2025 at 11am to tie in with Remembrance Day.

Our Freedom: Then and Now is part of a nationwide programme marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, led by Future Arts Centres (FAC) in partnership with...

Boost for Newton Abbot’s aspiring footballers

A local youth football club based in Teignbridge have received a big boost after securing a donation from the builder behind the Kings Meadow development.

Kingsteignton-based Watts Blake Bearne Youth FC were presented with a £1,000 cheque from Persimmon Homes South West as part of the developer’s Community Champions programme.

The club, which traces its name back to the...

Showhomes open at Bellway’s Libbets Grange development in Crediton

Two showhomes have been opened to the public at Bellway’s Libbets Grange development in Crediton, Devon.

Visitors were able to explore the three-bedroom semi-detached Thespian and four-bedroom detached Goldsmith showhomes during the launch event on Saturday 11 October, when the first homes went on sale.

As part of the development plan, Bellway is to allocate a 21-acre parcel...

Lyme Bay Winery earns Cotswolds listing at Jeremy Clarkson’s pub, The Farmer’s Dog

Devon-based Lyme Bay Winery is pleased to announce a fantastic new listing for its Chardonnay 2022 , now being poured at Jeremy Clarkson’s Cotswolds pub, The Farmer’s Dog .

Known for his vocal support of British farmers and local producers through Clarkson’s Farm and beyond, Jeremy’s backing of English wine is another sign of how far the country’s winemaking industry has come. The...

Have your say on the final draft of the Exmouth Placemaking Plan

Residents, businesses, and visitors are being invited by East Devon District Council (EDDC) to share their views on the final draft of the Exmouth Placemaking Plan (EPP) a key document that will help shape the town’s future. Two drop-in events are scheduled to take place in Exmouth as part of the engagement programme at Exmouth Town Hall on the 27 November between 12pm to 8pm.

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Local Hendy dealer named UK’s best ‘New Car Retailer’

Hendy Group, which operates multiple showrooms across Devon and is the UK’s largest family-run car dealer business, has been named the UK’s top ‘ New Car Retailer’ at this year’s prestigious Autotrader Retailer Awards. Now in their 18th year, the awards put a spotlight on those dealers that put customers first and are fit to be viewed as ‘the very best in automotive retailing’ .

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Bay of Lights 2025: The English Riviera Set to Shine Brighter than Ever 

The English Riviera is gearing up for its most dazzling festive season yet as Bay of Lights returns from 28 November to 02 January, bringing a spectacular programme of illuminations, immersive installations and festive experiences to Torquay, Paignton and Brixham.

Now in its fourth year, the Bay of Lights has fast become one of the South West’s most magical winter attractions, and...

Devon man’s ultramarathon for dad living with muscular dystrophy

At 4.30am on Saturday 6 September, Matt Kemp, 45, from Tavistock was eating breakfast, getting ready to start the Dartmoor in a Day 50km Ultra shortly after sunrise. Matt took on the off-road challenge in aid of Muscular Dystrophy UK , the leading charity for more than 110,000 people in the UK living with one of over 60 muscle wasting conditions. Inspired by his dad Paul, 70, who lives with...

Seventh Gold in a row for Donkey Sanctuary restaurant

For the seventh year in a row, The Donkey Sanctuary’s on-site restaurant, ‘The Kitchen’, has been awarded a Taste of the West Gold Award.

The venue in the heart of the Sidmouth sanctuary picked up the Gold Award in the South West Café/Tearoom category, in the 2025 Taste of the West Awards.

The latest Gold Award is testament to the hard work and dedication of staff, who pride...

Charity supporters in Devon are helping to mark the 80th anniversary of Christian Aid with a coffee morning.

The organisation was founded in 1945 to give aid to refugees in Europe after World War Two. Since then, it has provided humanitarian relief and long-term development support to marginalised communities worldwide, while highlighting suffering, tackling injustice and championing people’s rights.

Supporters around the UK are marking the 80th milestone by sharing stories and organising...

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