Five new electronics and tech donation points are launching in libraries across Devon. People will be able to bring tech items they no longer use to be refurbished. Once refurbished, items are donated to those experiencing digital poverty.
Libraries Unlimited, in partnership with Fixy, Resource Futures, and Donate IT, is bringing the donation programme into libraries. Part of...
Aldi has helped to deliver more than 4000 meals to people in need across Devon over the Easter period by donating surplus food from stores across the UK, helping to support families that might otherwise struggle with the extra cost of Easter celebrations and feeding children during the school break.
Working with local charities and community groups through its long-standing...
Plymouth Arts Cinema (PAC) is delighted to announce that it has been awarded £150,000 in funding from the British Film Institute Audience Projects Fund, for the three years from April 2026 - March 2029.
This award demonstrates a very welcome level of commitment from the BFI, awarding National Lottery funding, for the work PAC does in bringing the best in independent cinema to...
Pensioners are being warned to be on high alert for scams as the recovery of Winter Fuel Payments begins this month.
Almost two million people are expected to repay their winter 2025 payment due to their annual income being more than £35,000 – for most, an automatic process.
HMRC saw more than 25,000 Winter Fuel Payment scam referrals over the last 12 months and is warning...
Totnes Renewable Energy Society (TRESOC) has celebrated a remarkable double triumph at the prestigious Regen Green Energy Awards 2026, held on Thursday 26th March at the Bristol Harbour Hotel. The society took home the Community Energy Initiative Award for its ground-breaking Energy Local Totnes project, while TRESOC’s Managing Director, Dr Sally Murrall-Smith, was jointly awarded the Net...
East Devon District Council’s Cabinet has formally adopted the Exmouth Placemaking Plan, following endorsement from both Exmouth Town Council and Devon County Council’s Highways and Traffic Orders Committee (HATOC). The decision marks a major step forward in delivering a coordinated, long‑term vision for the town centre, seafront and key gateways.
Reports of potholes on Devon’s roads have risen by more than 75 per cent after a wet winter, with crumbling roads leaving drivers facing the risk of damage to their cars.
A total of 19,201 pothole reports were made to Devon County Council in January and February, compared to 10,756 during the same months in 2025.
There were 10,624 pothole reports made to the local authority...
Local master leather worker John Hagger (Tanner Bates) officially hands over the reins of his renowned leatherworking training school.
After 15 years of mentorship, master leather worker John Hagger has officially handed the ownership of Leather School ® to his former apprentice, Will Harvey of Dartmoor Leather, ensuring that the craft continues to thrive. Leather School courses now...
[SALTASH, CORNWALL] – China Fleet Country Club successfully hosted the "Cornwall Super Bash", welcoming 120 gamers from across the UK for a prestigious three-day Warhammer 40k "Super Major." Funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust and organised by Company of Makers and Bugle Bat Reps, the event proved to be a landmark gathering for the veteran gaming community.
Premier Marinas, the UK’s leading marina operator, has announced the acquisition of the Dart Marina Group, comprising Dart Marina, Dart Marina Hotel and the Dartmouth Higher Ferry.
The Dart Marina Group is a well-established and highly regarded business, known for its strong customer relationships, high-quality facilities and experienced team. Premier Marinas has confirmed that the...
