Devon

Manadon Vale Primary School named as regional finalist in nationwide Frozen sing-along and could be heading to Disneyland Paris

Manadon Vale Primary School, based in Plymouth, has been named one of 12 regional finalists in a nationwide schools sing-along competition celebrating the launch of the highly anticipated World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris.

The campaign is being delivered in partnership by AttractionTickets.com , the UK’s leading theme park specialist and preferred UK launch partner for the World of...

Young woman’s eye test helps to save her whole family from potential life-threatening heart issues

A BIDEFORD optician has been praised for potentially saving the lives of generations in a family after he spotted symptoms of a genetic condition during a routine contact lens check-up.

Neil Millen, a director at the locally owned and run Specsavers Bideford store, was examining Hanna Ganderton’s vision when he spotted a grey ring in each of her eyes.

The rings are a sign of...

Tiverton Pupil Selected for UK Physics Team to Compete at International Olympiad

A Sixth Form pupil from Blundell’s School in Tiverton has been selected as one of only five students in the UK to represent the country at the International Physics Olympiad in Colombia this summer.

Ed, 18, secured his place on Team UK after progressing through two rounds of the prestigious British Physics Olympiad and being invited to the final selection camp at the University of...

The Spring Fling Country Show – Exmoor

In Memory of Shelley Barlow

Join organisers for a wonderful day of family fun at The Spring Fling Country Show , held in loving memory of Shelley Barlow.

This special event was originally conceived and planned by Shelley Barlow, who had hoped to bring it to life herself. Sadly, she passed away before seeing it take place. The event is being held in her memory, raising funds for...

Andy’s Man Club: Breaking the Silence Around Men’s Mental Health

In communities across the UK, one organisation is quietly making a powerful difference to men’s mental health — Andy's Man Club.

Founded with a simple but vital mission to end the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and reduce male suicide, Andy’s Man Club provides a safe, supportive space where men can talk openly without judgement. At the heart of the organisation are two...

Temporary one-way system to help traffic flow during culvert replacement work

A temporary one-way system is being introduced in Kingsbridge town centre to help ease traffic flow while work continues to install a new culvert in Fore Street.

Work on the scheme is ongoing, and the old culvert and collapsed stonework has now been totally removed.

Sections of the new culvert have started to arrive on site, and the first section should be installed soon....

Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie’s adored children’s book The Detective Dog returns to the stage for 10th anniversary UK Tour

In celebration of Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie’s best-selling children’s book The Detective Dog marking 10 years, Tiny and Tall Productions are bringing their beloved stage adaptation to theatres across the UK this spring – including Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) 29 -30 May 2026. Specially created for Deaf and hard of hearing family audiences, this heartwarming story of one curious dog...

Thelma Hulbert Gallery records a bumper year for visitors

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) is celebrating another exceptional year at the Honiton-based public art gallery.

The award-winning gallery has reported a record-breaking rise in visitor numbers to over 12,000 for the last financial year.

Their continued growth has been driven by a high profile exhibition programme including their best attended exhibition ever featuring the work...

New local branch in Devon helps motorists efficiently sell their vehicles

The UK’S renowned car buying service, webuyanycar , has confirmed the relocation of a branch in Bideford.

The new Pod branch opened this week at the Bideford Affinity Centre on Clovelly Road in Devon, expanding accessibility for local customers and meeting rising demand from motorists seeking a fast, hassle‑free way to sell their vehicle.

The branch is fully self-sustainable...

This Is Me: New photography exhibition celebrates the people of North Devon

The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon’s annual Documentary Photography Open exhibition opens this April featuring works submitted by members of the public in response to the theme, ‘This Is Me’.

The exhibition provides a fascinating insight into who the people of North Devon are today. Alongside contemporary photographs, the museum will display a collection of historic portraits...

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