On Sunday 21st September, the peaceful village of Heanton Punchardon was filled with the rumble of engines and the smell of a sizzling BBQ. Heanton Nursing Home welcomed more than 20 classic vehicles from the North Devon Sports and Classic Cars Club, turning a quiet corner of North Devon into a lively celebration. For residents (family members), their loved ones and the local community, it...
Salcombe Gin School has been recognised in Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2025, placing it among the Top 10% of ‘Things to Do’ worldwide. The world’s largest travel guidance platform, Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards are based on genuine feedback from anyone who has visited and left a first-hand review on Tripadvisor over a 12-month period.
This immersive art installation invites audiences to step into a world of myth, mystery, and ancient landscapes – reimagining the forces that shaped East Devon and the Blackdown Hills.
Created by Four of Swords , one of the South West’s most experienced immersive theatre companies, the project uses film, sound, and storytelling to reimagine the monumental sites of East Devon and the...
A local family who lost their baby Monty in 2020 are working with East Devon District Council (EDDC) on a special ribbon display to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week.
It will be the second year running Connaught Gardens, in Sidmouth, will be decorated with ribbons by bereaved families in Sidmouth.
There will be pink and blue ribbons and hearts available as part of the display...
Charleton CofE Academy, part of the Learning Academy Partnership, has welcomed the Rt Rev’d Dr Mike Harrison, the Bishop of Exeter, for a visit this term.
Headteacher, Hannah Ruston, gave him a tour of the school, along with Reverend Mark Neave, who is responsible for nine rural churches in the South Hams, his wife, and Ken Ball, the Bishop's appointee from St Marys Church in West...
Harbour Hotels is delighted to announce that Harbour Hotel Salcombe has once again been voted among the ‘Top Hotels in the UK’ in Condé Nast Traveller’s prestigious annual Readers’ Choice Awards – marking the hotel’s third consecutive year of recognition. This accolade underscores the hotel’s continued commitment to exceptional service, destination dining, and unforgettable coastal...
The first Bideford Jigsaw Puzzle Festival & Puzzle Making Competition was held at Bideford Pannier Market Hall on Sunday and was a big success. Hundreds of puzzles were on display and the puzzle making competition attracted entries from the local area and as far as Bristol.
The singles winner was James Nickells receiving the Stanley Cup, medal and a Wentworth wooden puzzle. His...
Richard was shown the high-precision machinery used to produce defence and aerospace components.
Shaun and Richard discussed Isembard’s unique role as a software-led manufacturer supporting critical industries, as well as the South West’s growing strength in advanced manufacturing and maritime innovation.
The conversation also covered the importance of building the links...
The first ever World Tour of multi-award-winning hit stage show Moulin Rouge! The Musical , will come to Theatre Royal Plymouth with performances from Thursday 20 August to Saturday 19 September 2026. Tickets will be on sale soon, but for early access, find out more about TRP memberships here: https://theatreroyal.com/join/
Enter a world of splendour and romance, of eye-popping...
Nationwide and Dementia UK’s free face-to-face clinics are returning to Nationwide branches in the South-West this November, offering specialist support in a safe, comfortable and private space for people to discuss any aspect of dementia.
Hosted by Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses, the clinics are open to anyone impacted by dementia, offering life-changing support to families and...
