Devon

CCTV appeal after duvets stolen

Police have released a CCTV image of two men they would like to speak to in connection with the theft of bed linen from a Plymouth store.

Two men went into Matalan in Transit Way around noon on 6th December 2012 and selected four duvets from the homeware section.

They removed the security tags and left the store with two double duvets and one king size. A fourth duvet was...

ESW pleads for equality in school academy admissions

Equality South West has said it is "unacceptable" for academies to pick and choose pupils.

A report, released today by the Academies Commission, reveals evidence that some academies secretly attempt to select and exclude pupils.

ESW's Colette Bennett said: "If academies are picking and choosing their students , then the potential for discrimination is huge. Even if it is...

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...

Photo-Art Exhibition Featuring works from Camera, clay and brush.d brush

Venue: 
Sea View Art Barn, Ladram Bay, Otterton EX9 7BU
Event Date: 
Saturday, May 30, 2026 - 10:00 to Sunday, May 31, 2026 - 16:00
Category: 

Photo-Art Exhibition Featuring works from Camera, clay and brush.d brush This May, emerging photographer James Wakefield will present his very first public photography exhibition along with Kit Williams (also a first-time exhibitor and Frances Margaret a sculpture and newly exploring painting. For James this is a deeply personal collection of landscape images shaped by adventure, patience, and a passion for finding simplicity within the world around us.

While stepping into his first exhibition brings both excitement and nerves, James’s work speaks with quiet confidence. His...

Photo Art Exhibition

Venue: 
Sea View Art Barn, Ladram Bay, Otterton
Event Date: 
Saturday, May 30, 2026 - 10:00 to Sunday, May 31, 2026 - 18:00
Category: 

The Hay Gallery at Sea View Art Barn, Otterton provides the perfect backdrop for this three artists exhibition (weekend 30-31 May) featuring works inspired by the natural landscape, horses and dogs. A charming combination of photographic works, paintings and sculptures will be on show by local artists; Photographer – James Wakefield, Photographer – Kit Williams and Sculptor – Frances Margaret.

All are welcome.

Saturday: 30th May - 10am to 6pm / Sunday: 31st May 11am to 4pm

More information: https://seaviewartbarn.co.uk/exhibitions/photo-art-...

Fuel Up With Warrens Bakery At Trago’s Petrol Station In Newton Abbot

Warrens Bakery, the oldest pasty maker in the world, has opened a new in-store shop at Trago’s petrol station in Newton Abbot, one of the West Country’s busiest petrol stations.

The recently launched site is the Cornish company’s 48th location, and will serve customers with its range of baked products, including its famous handcrimped pasties and new Spring range of gourmet sausage...

Young Exmouth cancer survivor completes TCS London Marathon for charity

A young cancer survivor from Devon completed the TCS London Marathon and raised more than £2,000 for the charity that supported her after she was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2022.

Freya Sampson, 24, from Exmouth took on the iconic marathon to raise money for the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust. She first joined the charity’s transformational sailing adventures in 2024, returned...

Theatre Royal Plymouth backs local artist in Edinburgh Fringe debut

For the fifth year running, Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) is partnering with Pleasance Theatre to enable an upcoming, local artist to debut work at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Following a call out for applicants at the beginning of the year, Alex Robins was selected as the beneficiary of this year’s collaboration, which is part of the Edinburgh National Partnerships programme, and...

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