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Bideford Jigsaw Festival & Puzzle Making Competition

The first Bideford Jigsaw Puzzle Festival & Puzzle Making Competition was held at Bideford Pannier Market Hall on Sunday and was a big success. Hundreds of puzzles were on display and the puzzle making competition attracted entries from the local area and as far as Bristol.

The singles winner was James Nickells receiving the Stanley Cup, medal and a Wentworth wooden puzzle. His...

Richard Foord MP for Honiton & Sidmouth visited Isembard’s Exeter factory, the company’s first franchised site, to meet the 22-year-old factory owner, Shaun Rowcliffe.

Richard was shown the high-precision machinery used to produce defence and aerospace components.

Shaun and Richard discussed Isembard’s unique role as a software-led manufacturer supporting critical industries, as well as the South West’s growing strength in advanced manufacturing and maritime innovation.

The conversation also covered the importance of building the links...

Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life

The first ever World Tour of multi-award-winning hit stage show Moulin Rouge! The Musical , will come to Theatre Royal Plymouth with performances from Thursday 20 August to Saturday 19 September 2026. Tickets will be on sale soon, but for early access, find out more about TRP memberships here: https://theatreroyal.com/join/

Enter a world of splendour and romance, of eye-popping...

Dementia UK shares the signs and symptoms of dementia to look out for ahead of free clinics in the South-West

Nationwide and Dementia UK’s free face-to-face clinics are returning to Nationwide branches in the South-West this November, offering specialist support in a safe, comfortable and private space for people to discuss any aspect of dementia.

Hosted by Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses, the clinics are open to anyone impacted by dementia, offering life-changing support to families and...

Plymouth writer has second book published

A successful Plymouth writer has had her second book published.

Unconditional Love and Other Short Stories by Rebecca Mansell, who for many years wrote for The People’s Friend magazine, has been published by Tim Saunders Publications.

This follows her first book of short stories, Dreams Can Come True, also published by Tim Saunders Publications.

“There is always...

Discover Dartmouth Like Never Before: Launch of Exclusive Illustrated Maps

Visitors and locals alike can now discover Dartmouth with a fresh perspective, thanks to the launch of a brand-new series of illustrated maps showcasing the town’s unique character, history, and charm.

The maps, created by Sian Ward Illustrations who is part of the Visit South Devon Marketing team, combine practical wayfinding with beautifully hand-drawn artwork, capturing Dartmouth’...

Simply Oncology podcast supporting and empowering cancer patients by RCHT oncologists

Cancer is daunting, not just for patients, but for the clinical teams who care for them. That’s why Consultant Clinical Oncologists Dr John McGrane and Dr Michael Rowe have launched Simply Oncology , a new podcast designed to breakdown the complexities of cancer care into clear, compassionate, and accessible conversations for patients and anyone interested in the field of oncology.

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Homebuilder Bellway donates £1,000 to help children and young people facing bereavement in Devon

A Devon charity that supports children and young people suffering a bereavement has received a £1,000 donation from a local homebuilder.

Balloons, based in Exeter, was given the money by Bellway, which is building homes in the county in Crediton and Tiverton.

The charity offers a range of help to children and young people when someone significant in their lives has died or...

Learn how to ‘Restart a Heart’ in the South West this October with the ambulance service

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is inviting people across the South West to take part in free community events this October to learn lifesaving CPR, as part of the annual Restart a Heart (RSAH) initiative.

Led by Resuscitation Council UK, the initiative raises awareness of cardiac arrests and equips people with the confidence and skills to perform...

East Devon Farmers Invited to Apply for Funding to Support Nature 

Farmers and land managers across East Devon are being encouraged to apply for funding through the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme, which supports projects that benefit nature recovery, climate action, local communities, and sustainable farming practices.

The programme, created by Defra and overseen locally by the East Devon National Landscape, has already funded a...

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