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Cranbrook calls for volunteers

An exciting series of events is being planned in Cranbrook this year with the aim of supporting residents to be more active and helping the town to celebrate its 13-year anniversary.

The events are being planned by Move More Cranbrook, the Sport England supported programme that aims to help residents in the town to lead more active lives.

And following the success of events...

Easter events at the National Marine Aquarium

The National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth is putting on a whole host of events over the Easter holidays for children and families to enjoy.

From ocean clean ups, to behind the scenes tours with Ocean Discovery Rangers, and even a sleepover with the sharks! There is a wide range of activities for all ages to get stuck into.

SLEEPING WITH THE SHARKS

13th April &...

Ladram Bay celebrated as South West’s top holiday park at tourism award finals

The South West’s best holiday park has been officially named as Devon’s family-owned Ladram Bay Holiday Park in Budleigh Salterton.

The business beat hundreds of other eligible parks to take the top gold accolade in the Holiday Park of the Year category of this month’s South West Tourism Excellence Awards..

Judges announced their decision at the glittering awards ceremony at...

Pennywell Farm’s ‘Gin & Goats’ Evening: The Ultimate Experience for Animal Lovers

Devon’s Best Family Attraction*, Pennywell Farm near Buckfastleigh is thrilled to announce an exclusive collaboration with Luscombe and The Rattery Church House Inn to bring you ‘Gin & Goats’. Taking place for one night only on Saturday 23rd March, 5pm - 7pm, the unique event offers an unforgettable experience for animal lovers. Tickets cost £57 per person (18 years and over only) and are...

The Box and Arts University Plymouth launch Children and Young People’s Portrait Competition

To celebrate upcoming exhibition 'The Time is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure', The Box and Arts University Plymouth launch competition in collaboration with the National Portrait Gallery

To celebrate The Box’s forthcoming exhibition, 'The Time is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure' , The Box and Arts University Plymouth have launched a 'Children and Young...

Taylor Wimpey shows World Book Day support across Devon

Taylor Wimpey is pleased to announce its support towards World Book Day this year with a donation of National Book Tokens vouchers to selected schools nearby its developments in Devon.

World Book Day aims to encourage children of all ages to enjoy and appreciate the pleasures of reading, with the mission to offer every child and young person the opportunity to have a book of their...

Nethercott Road Tarka Trail

Latest section of the Tarka Trail delivered with Nethercott Road upgrade

Work to upgrade a missing section of the Tarka Trail has now been completed.

Devon County Council is committed to connecting the final sections of the trail between Willingcott and Knowle in order to link the route between Barnstaple and Ilfracombe.

The 385-metre section on Nethercott Road is the latest to be delivered. Although the section is on-road it is very lightly...

Low emission waste collection vehicles

South West Zero to Landfill recycling firm celebrates arrival of new low-emission vehicles that drive down carbon footprint.

DCW, a leading independent commercial waste management firm, has invested £600k in four new state-of-the-art, low emission vehicles for its fleet operating across Devon.

The Zero to Landfill firm has taken delivery on two front end loader trucks used for skips and two hook-loader trucks used to collect general waste from commercial customers which feature the very latest in sustainable...

Sup-paw-ort your local RSPCA branch today with #EveryoneForEveryAnimal

Crowdfunder and the RSPCA have teamed up to launch #EveryoneForEveryAnimal, a new campaign to create a better world for every animal.

Nearly 60 RSPCA branches across England and Wales have launched their own fundraisers to raise money for their own animal welfare projects in their own communities. Many of the branches have also included unique rewards for their supporters as part of...

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Labour's Isabel Saxby Campaigning for Torridge and Tavistock: A Fresh Voice for Rural Progress

The Labour Party is thrilled to announce the selection of Isabel Saxby, for the people of Torridge and Tavistock, as its parliamentary candidate for the upcoming elections. Isabel brings a fresh perspective, representing a new generation of leadership.

A lifelong resident of West Devon, Isabel Saxby has deep roots in the community she seeks to represent. Having worked in the local...

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