A fly-tipping event was held in Dartmouth earlier this month, organised by Devon & Cornwall Police’s Rural Affairs team and supported by South Hams District Council and Clean Devon in a bid to educate the local community about responsible waste disposal.
On Thursday 12 February, the teams set up a staged fly-tip on the embankment, using a series of household items dumped in the...
Farmers’ fields and country lanes are being buried under piles of waste, with new figures showing fly-tipping in England has hit record highs.
From sofas and fridges to large-scale builders’ waste, illegal dumpers are turning farmland into rubbish tips — leaving their victims paying to clear up the mess.
The latest statistics, released today by the Department for Environment...
Thousands of primary school children across Devon are discovering their musical skills thanks to taking part in the UK’s biggest band-based music education programme, which prioritises group learning, an accessible music curriculum and regular performance opportunities.
More than 2,200 children in Devon are taking part in Rocksteady’s weekly in-school band lessons, where children are...
A Plymouth-based housebuilder has given £1,000 towards the provision of a defibrillator in one of the city’s almshouses.
Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon presented the cheque to trustees of the Municipal Charities of Plymouth who are raising funds for the life-saving equipment at the Rawlin & John Gayer Almshouses near the Charles Cross Church in the city centre....
Greendale Farm Shop has launched a High Court challenge following a planning dispute that could lead to the removal of an NHS drive-through vaccination centre and a building used for one of Devon’s most popular Christmas attractions, Santa’s Grotto.
The decision follows a recent Planning Inspectorate ruling upholding enforcement action by East Devon District Council requiring the...
Ashbury Dental Practice in Budleigh Salterton opened its doors to local families on Friday 20th February during the half-term holidays, offering free dental check-ups and fluoride applications for children in the community.
The Children’s Open Day was created in response to the ongoing challenges many families face in accessing NHS dental care for children. The Ashbury team wanted to...
Beverley Holidays in Paignton proudly welcomed local charity Play Torbay to the holiday park during the February half‑term for a special panto performance of Peter Pan and the Pirate Adventures .
Around 60 children and parents from Play Torbay joined the fun‑filled evening, enjoying a night of laughter, sparkle, and pantomime magic delivered by Beverley’s award‑winning entertainment...
A much-loved Devon bagel brand has officially opened its doors in Totnes - and the response has been nothing short of extraordinary.
Harman Bagels launched its second location at 12 Ticklemore Street on Friday 20th February, with queues forming well before the 8am opening time. By mid-morning, lines of customers stretched around the corner as locals and visitors alike gathered to get...
Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth has reaffirmed its commitment to the Armed Forces community by launching a new Veterans programme, with events set to take place at regular intervals throughout the year. The first Veterans Coffee Afternoon brought veterans, staff and members of the local community together to share stories, build connections and support one another.
Volunteers gathered at Wistman’s Wood National Nature Reserve last week to help plant a further 800 trees, as part of efforts to extend one of the South West’s last remaining fragments of temperate rainforest. This follows the planting of 450 saplings at the site in March 2025.
The Duchy of Cornwall joined partner organisations Natural England, Moor Trees and the Woodland Trust on...
