Devon

A plant which can take years to flower is showing signs of bloom at the National Trust’s Coleton Fishacre garden, near Brixham in Devon.

The Agave americana , nicknamed the Century Plant, is a hardy succulent native to Mexico and Central America, that can mature for years before it begins growing a unique flower spike. A member of the asparagus family, the spike resembles spears of...

A local housebuilder worked its magic to ensure that children at the Willand School Spring Fayre were spellbound.

Bellway South West, which is building 125 new homes at Fox Mill Gardens in the village, donated £400 to pay for a magician to entertain the youngsters at the free event.

Devon-based magician Ian Symons whose stage name is Ozzy D and who is a member of the Magic...

Stover Country Park will be hosting an Outdoor Careers Taster Day for young people aged 16-25 next month.

The event on Thursday 6 June is part of the three-year Restoring Stover Park Project. The first year of the project has been completed, and a range of improvements are underway, including the extension of the visitor centre, development of a community workshop, and the de-silting...

During May half term across Devon, National Trust places are hosting an array of family friendly activities. From getting to know barn owls to discovering patterns in nature and hunting for reptiles to following and archaeological dig there’s lots to keep the whole family entertained.

What’s more, every time you experience a National Trust day out, you help care for these special...

Former and current Lipson Co-Operative Academy students to make voyages thanks to Seas Your Future

Students and staff at Lipson Co-operative Academy , part of the Ted Wragg Trust , are celebrating as two pupils who left the school last summer have secured a place on the Stad Amsterdam sailing from Brisbane to Bali in August this year on the Clipper World Tour.

Lucy Lewis and...

Students from Teign School in Kingsteignton, part of Education South West , are marking Mental Health Awareness Week by celebrating the work of their Mental Health Ambassadors.

Mental Health Awareness Week runs from the 13th to the 19th of May and ‘Movement: Moving for our mental health’ is this year’s theme. Since 2001, the Mental Health Foundation has been leading Mental Health...

Free eye tests and glasses for Plymouth people experiencing homelessness are being provided by opticians at specially created monthly clinics.

The clinic is part of an initiative by Specsavers to improve access to eyecare for all, forming part of its sustainability communities strategy.

Helen Rixson, Specsavers ophthalmic director in Plymouth, says: ‘The first clinic was a...

A purpose-built garden designed to supply the freshest ingredients and take guests behind the scenes of an acclaimed Devon dining destination will open this spring.

Bovey Castle, the award-winning 60-bedroom historic manor in Dartmoor National Park, has completed its Kitchen Garden following a six-month project – and it has been created to impress guests both inside and outside of...

This May local bus operator Stagecoach South West are introducing some changes to timetables across their regional bus network.

As we move into the Summer, some areas across Devon will see timetables benefit from enhancements to better reflect the seasonal demand.

In partnership with Plymouth City Council and thanks to BSIP+ funding Service 2 will see the frequency of buses...

In a heartening victory for local sports enthusiasts, Paignton Sports Hub has successfully restored its basketball hoops, thanks to a grant from Active Devon.

Paignton Sports Hub on Waterleat Road provides Paignton Academy students and the wider community with 16 courts for badminton, basketball, netball, football and gymnastics. It is the only multi-court site available in Torbay...