Devon

Theatre Royal Plymouth to host ambitious large-scale performance to mark key milestone

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) is creating and presenting a unique performance featuring more than 100 young people from across the city and region this summer, to celebrate the 21st birthday of its Production and Learning Centre, TR2.

TRP is looking for enthused locals aged 8 – 21 who are interested in all aspects of theatre-making to join them in this unique opportunity and become...

Plain clothes police storm Torbay to disrupt drugs and antisocial behaviour

Plain clothes police officers were recently deployed in Torbay to pursue people suspected of dealing or taking drugs, identifying individuals who were wanted for arrest, and targeting antisocial behaviour including street drinking.

Police officers, who were wearing civilian clothes, carried out foot and vehicle patrols throughout the streets of Paignton and Torquay, using unique...

Westward Ho! in Devon rated the UK's best surfing destination (with Croyde beach coming joint second)

• Outdoor apparel brand D-Robe reveals the top 10 surfing destinations in the UK, according to data

• Devon's own Westward Ho! took the #1 spot, thanks to its high scores in surfer ratings, general user ratings, photogenicity and water cleanliness

• Croyde beach came joint second with Cornwall's Porthowan

• Five of the top beaches can be found in Cornwall, with...

Budleigh Salterton’s screen goddess Belinda Lee to be honoured with a blue plaque

Devon’s tragic screen goddess Belinda Lee will be honoured with a blue plaque near her Budleigh Salterton home.

Belinda was hailed as Britain's answer to film queens like Sophia Loren and Brigitte Bardot. But her private life scandalised the more conservative members of British society of the 1950s. She tragically died aged just 25.

The blue plaque will be unveiled on her...

Summer Extravaganza: Miracle Theatre at Goren Farm

Miracle Theatre’s latest outdoor production, Love Riot , will be performed at Goren Farm on Friday, 28th June. With Miracle Theatre’s signature wit and charm, this uproarious comedy promises an unforgettable evening of laughter and entertainment for audiences of all ages.

In this vibrant reimagining of Hannah Cowley’s classic play, The Belle’s Stratagem , audiences will be...

Time running out to register to vote and to apply for a postal vote

Don’t lose your opportunity to have your say, make sure you’re registered to vote before the rapidly approaching deadline of 11.59pm on Tuesday 18 June 2024.

East Devon residents will be voting for an MP to represent them in the new Exmouth and Exeter East and Honiton and Sidmouth constituencies in the UK General Election on Thursday 4 July 2024. It is essential that you take the...

Local school opens Community Bike Hub to get children wheel-y active!

Marine Academy Primary in Plymouth, part of the Ted Wragg Trust , has launched its new Community Bike Hub.

Ryan Evans, Sustrans Bike It Plus officer at Plymouth City Council was in attendance for the launch on the 7th of June along with representatives from the cycling charity Sustrans.

Local families will now be able to borrow adult and children’s bikes and accessories from...

Coleton Fishacre reopens servants’ rooms after five years 

National Trust Coleton Fishacre, the 1920s Arts and Crafts house nestled near Brixham, has reopened two rooms to the public after five years of anticipation.

The Servants’ Sitting Room, where most of the household staff would gather to eat once they’d finished their chores, and the larder next to the kitchen, have now been reopened after being closed since 2018 due to repairs needed...

New initiative in Torquay gives police additional powers to tackle antisocial behaviour

A new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) has been introduced in Torquay town centre by Torbay Council, giving police and other authorised officers extra powers to tackle antisocial behaviour and street drinking.

The order will allow the police and authorised officers to direct individuals out of the town who are causing a nuisance or disorder, and the power to remove alcohol from...

Barratt Homes volunteers transform woodland retreat for Little Hero charity

Local homebuilder Barratt Homes has demonstrated their commitment to giving back to the community by volunteering for childhood cancer charity, Little Hero.

Over the course of two days in May, a dedicated team of twelve volunteers rolled up their sleeves and embarked on a transformative project at Little Hero’s respite lodge, Will’s Woodland near Tiverton.

Will’s Woodland...

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