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Have your say on Woodbury’s future: Neighbourhood Plan consultation now open

Woodbury residents are being invited to have their say on the parish’s Neighbourhood Plan, which has just been submitted to East Devon District Council (EDDC).

A consultation is now live and will run until 9am on November 27, 2025, giving residents and other interested parties the chance to comment on the policies that will help guide future development across Woodbury, Woodbury...

Libraries help neurodiverse families explore Devon's outdoors

Libraries Unlimited, the charity commissioned to run the libraries in Devon and Torbay, has launched a new leaflet and set of resources to help children, young people and families with neurodiverse conditions explore some of Devon’s more accessible outdoor spaces.

The Outdoor Explorer Club features five trails across the county, each with a short story, an audio recording, and clear...

Used Stamp appeal in aid of the Guide Dogs for the Blind

I am appealing for used postage stamps which help me raise funds which I then donate to the Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Recycling used postage stamps is such an easy way to raise money for the charity and I am always in need of all types of postage stamps, including British, Foreign and Christmas stamps.

If you are able to help I would be grateful if you could cut the stamps...

Young performers rock Drake Circus in ‘Metal Mob’ to celebrate Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Black Sabbath – The Ballet

On Saturday 04 October, Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP), Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB), and Drake Circus brought a surprising twist of rhythm and rebellion to Plymouth city centre with a ‘Metal Mob’ , an electrifying flash mob performance inspired by BRB’s ground-breaking production Black Sabbath – The Ballet .

The event, held at Drake Circus, Plymouth’s premier shopping destination,...

Barnstaple Care Home Fundraiser: Classic Cars & BBQ

On Sunday 21st September, the peaceful village of Heanton Punchardon was filled with the rumble of engines and the smell of a sizzling BBQ. Heanton Nursing Home welcomed more than 20 classic vehicles from the North Devon Sports and Classic Cars Club, turning a quiet corner of North Devon into a lively celebration. For residents (family members), their loved ones and the local community, it...

Salcombe Gin School Celebrates Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Award

Salcombe Gin School has been recognised in Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2025, placing it among the Top 10% of ‘Things to Do’ worldwide. The world’s largest travel guidance platform, Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards are based on genuine feedback from anyone who has visited and left a first-hand review on Tripadvisor over a 12-month period.

A lesson at Salcombe...

Nature Calling: The Work of Giants!

This immersive art installation invites audiences to step into a world of myth, mystery, and ancient landscapes – reimagining the forces that shaped East Devon and the Blackdown Hills.

Created by Four of Swords , one of the South West’s most experienced immersive theatre companies, the project uses film, sound, and storytelling to reimagine the monumental sites of East Devon and the...

Pink and blue ribbons to return to Sidmouth gardens for Baby Loss Awareness Week

A local family who lost their baby Monty in 2020 are working with East Devon District Council (EDDC) on a special ribbon display to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week.

It will be the second year running Connaught Gardens, in Sidmouth, will be decorated with ribbons by bereaved families in Sidmouth.

There will be pink and blue ribbons and hearts available as part of the display...

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Small School, Big Welcome: Bishop of Exeter Visits Charleton CofE Academy

Charleton CofE Academy, part of the Learning Academy Partnership, has welcomed the Rt Rev’d Dr Mike Harrison, the Bishop of Exeter, for a visit this term.

Headteacher, Hannah Ruston, gave him a tour of the school, along with Reverend Mark Neave, who is responsible for nine rural churches in the South Hams, his wife, and Ken Ball, the Bishop's appointee from St Marys Church in West...

Harbour Hotel Salcombe Recognised in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards

Harbour Hotels is delighted to announce that Harbour Hotel Salcombe has once again been voted among the ‘Top Hotels in the UK’ in Condé Nast Traveller’s prestigious annual Readers’ Choice Awards – marking the hotel’s third consecutive year of recognition. This accolade underscores the hotel’s continued commitment to exceptional service, destination dining, and unforgettable coastal...

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