Devon

Be inspired by new nature trail at The Donkey Sanctuary this spring

As the hedgerows and walkways start to fill with primroses The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth, Devon is bursting into spring, making it the perfect place for a family day out this Easter.

Alongside the friendly resident donkeys, The Donkey Sanctuary is also home to a host of native wildlife, and on the new nature-inspired trail, visitors will learn how they benefit the sanctuary herds...

Dartmouth Academy Pupils Support Groundbreaking Health Research with University of Exeter

Pupils from Dartmouth Academy, part of West, have continued their important collaboration with the University of Exeter Medical School as part of the Young Persons Advisory Group (YPAG).

The group, which has been working with researchers for several years, provides valuable insight to help shape projects aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of young people. Pupils contribute...

Local housebuilder named as North Devon regatta sponsor

The developer behind the Abbotsham Park development in Bideford has been confirmed as one of the sponsors of the town’s prime summer event.

Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon has donated £1,000 to the Regatta as part of its Community Champions initiative, which seeks to support good causes and much-valued organisations and events across Britain. £700,000 is donated each year...

Daughter laces up for the London Marathon in memory of her mum

Becky Bovey is clocking up the miles for Muscular Dystrophy UK , the leading charity for more than 110,000 children and adults in the UK living with one of over 60 muscle wasting and weakening conditions, at this year’s TCS London Marathon on Sunday 26 April.

Becky, from Paignton, Devon, will join more than 50,000 runners to complete the marathon. She is running in memory of her mum...

The cider press welcomes hunts cider for an Easter weekend takeover

Plymouth's favourite cider pub hosts a celebration of Devon's finest with live music, free samples, prize giveaways, and exclusive app offers.

Plymouth, April 2026 - The Cider Press, Plymouth's beloved cider-themed pub, is set to host an exciting Hunts Cider Takeover this Easter Weekend, bringing the very best of Devon's cider-making tradition to the heart of the city.

Taking...

Devon Nursing Home Brings Smiles Through Learning

A recent session at Hatherleigh Nursing Home, based in Okehampton, brought team members together with a local professional, as Nicole from Torrington Dental Surgery led an informal talk focused on the importance of oral care.

Eight team members from across the home were invited to take part, including Care Assistants, Care Practitioners, House Leads and Registered Nurses. The mix of...

St Andrew’s Pupils Embrace Creativity and Reflection During Spirituality Week

Pupils at St Andrew's CofE Academy in Buckland Monachorum, part of the Learning Academy Partnership , have been enjoying a meaningful and creative ‘Spirituality Week’, filled with opportunities to reflect, explore, and connect with the world around them.

Making the most of the recent sunshine, children took their learning outdoors to create beautiful spiral artwork inspired by Andy...

Ladram Bay Holiday Park partners with Balloons to support bereaved children in Devon

Ladram Bay Holiday Park has chosen local bereavement charity Balloons as its charity partner for 2026, supporting vital work with children and young people who have experienced the death of someone significant in their lives.

The park will fundraise for Balloons through a series of activities, including a traditional school sports day in May and staff taking part in challenges such...

Police share a lesson in equality and team work with Torquay pupils

Some of the Torquay Neighbourhood Police Team delivered an anti-discrimination workshop at Watcombe Primary School earlier this week to give students a life lesson.

The workshop, on Wednesday 18 March, was a joint event with Torquay United Community Sports Trust and was primarily for pupils in Years 5 and 6. However officers stayed behind at the end so students in other classes could...

Local housebuilder supports Landkey Primary School with road safety boost for Beep Beep Day

Allison Homes South West has partnered with Landkey Primary School to support this year’s Beep Beep Day on 18th March, helping pupils learn about road safety by donating high-visibility vests for children taking part in the national awareness campaign.

Organised by the road safety charity, Brake, Beep Beep Day encourages schools and nurseries across the UK to teach young children...

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