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Plympton mum earns GB spot

A Plympton mum has secured a place on the Great Britain Veterans Judo Squad, less than two years after undergoing a total hip replacement.

Kylie Adams, 39, won gold at the British Veterans Judo Championship in Walsall this month, securing her spot on the GB team for the World...

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Splashathon makes waves for charity

Hundreds of children aged 0–5 across Devon and Dorset have taken part in Water Babies’ Splashathon events over recent weeks, raising over £35,000 for Children’s Alliance and the baby loss charity Tommy’s.

The themed swimming sessions saw little ones dressed in costumes as they showed off their water safety skills in locations including Exeter, Bournemouth and Taunton.

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Libraries bring creativity to life

Devon and Torbay libraries are set to burst with colour, sound, and imagination this autumn as Libraries Unlimited unveils its exciting new programme, running from 1st August to 31st October, under the vibrant theme ‘Get Creating’.

Far from the quiet spaces of the past, libraries will host everything from craft workshops and discos to live theatre and concerts. Visitors can learn to...

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Running strong in Dad's memory

Thousands are expected to take part in the South West Coast Ultra Challenge on 2nd August, covering parts of the stunning Somerset coastline. Among them is Toby, a 20-year-old Youth Ambassador for children’s bereavement charity Winston’s Wish, who is taking on the Dunster Castle 10K loop in memory of their dad, Mark.

Toby lost their father to suicide in 2019 and is using the...

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Students cultivate eco awareness

Students at Axe Valley Academy in East Devon recently had the opportunity to interview BBC Radio Devon presenter and horticultural expert Toby Buckland for a national cross-school eco magazine. Produced by Devon-based environmental education organisation Little Green Change, the annual magazine showcases environmental action led by students across the UK.

During the interview,...

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Santa and the pirates

This December, families are invited on a swashbuckling adventure like no other as Santa and the Pirates (that don’t want Christmas!) docks for a special festive performance on Sunday 14th December 2025 at 3:00 PM.

In this lively seasonal tale, Father Christmas faces his biggest challenge yet – his reindeer have been stolen, the naughty list has vanished, and the elves are nowhere to...

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Police warn of scam

28 July 2025 – Devon: Devon & Cornwall Police are warning residents to stay vigilant following a phone scam involving fraudsters posing as police officers. In one case, an elderly Exmouth resident was conned out of £14,000.

Between 2 and 18 July, police received 12 reports from across the county, including Exeter, Exmouth, Sidbury, Plymouth, Bradnich and Heybrook Bay. Victims...

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Uninsured driving crackdown operation

28 July 2025 – Bodmin, South West England: Devon & Cornwall Police joined forces with the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) in a one-day operation targeting uninsured drivers, coinciding with one of the busiest travel days of the year due to the school holiday rush.

The operation resulted in four vehicles being seized for no or inadequate insurance, and seven fixed penalty...

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Ambulance service shares safety tips during school summer holidays

As the South West prepares for the start of the school summer holidays, the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is calling on residents and visitors to take simple, preventative steps to stay safe and well during the summer break.

The school summer holiday period is traditionally one of the busiest times of the year for the ambulance service, particularly...

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Day out with Devon donkeys

Set in the heart of East Devon’s stunning countryside, The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth offers a fun, free, and family-friendly day out – and dogs on leads are welcome too.

Explore miles of beautiful trails surrounded by rolling hills and meet hundreds of friendly resident donkeys.

Whether you're taking a peaceful stroll or enjoying time with the kids, there's plenty to see and...

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Wet Wet Wet Devon Gig Announced

Iconic UK pop band Wet Wet Wet are heading to Barnstaple in 2026 as part of a brand-new acoustic tour – and it promises to be something truly special.

An Intimate Acoustic Evening with Wet Wet Wet will visit Queen’s Theatre on Wednesday, 14 May, offering fans in North Devon a rare chance to hear their biggest hits completely reimagined.

The tour will feature founding member...

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