Devon

Spring wreath workshop brings creativity and community spirit to Radford House

Homeowners at Radford House, a new retirement community in Exeter, enjoyed a relaxing and creative afternoon last week as they were joined by guests for a bespoke spring wreath-making workshop hosted by Leaf Street Flowers.

Held in the welcoming socialising spaces at Radford House, the workshop offered attendees the opportunity to embrace the new season while learning the art of...

10 - year-old aims to Finn-ish Snowdon hike for Dad

A 10-year-old boy, from Barnstaple, is to hike up Mount Snowdon to raise money for Help for Heroes and to honour his father who is a Royal Marine.

Finnley Hunter, who will be 11 when the hike takes place on 9 May, will be accompanied by his mum, Rachel, as they participate in the Charity’s Heroes Hike up Yr Wyddfa , the highest peak in Wales.

Rachel explained: “As a proud...

Exmouth Community College Students Shine in Annual Dance Production “The Blend 2026”

Exmouth Community College (ECC) recently celebrated its annual dance production, The Blend 2026, featuring over 80 talented students. The performance this month was a sell-out, highlighting the excitement and community support surrounding the show.

The event showcased a wide variety of performances, including GCSE and A-level choreography, pieces from all exam classes, dance club...

Allison Homes retains five-star HBF customer satisfaction rating

Allison Homes is celebrating being awarded a coveted five-star Customer Satisfaction rating for another year. With its headquarters in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Allison Homes operates across the East of England, East Midlands and Southwest regions.

The HBF’s annual survey is one of the most respected benchmarks in the housebuilding industry, based entirely on feedback from...

Yorkshire Building Society in Plymouth extends opening hours to support savers at tax year changeover

Colleagues at the Yorkshire Building Society branch in Plymouth are opening their doors on Saturday 4th and Saturday 11th April to help savers make the most of the last day of this tax year and the first weekend of the new tax year.

The branch, at 169 Armada Way, will be opening from 9am -12pm on both the Saturdays, for existing members and new customers looking to make the most of...

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...

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