Devon

Westbank sows the seeds of a new partnership with Jack’s Patch

Westbank Community Health and Care is embarking on the second stage of its redevelopment of the charity’s Community Allotment at Exminster with the support of Jack’s Patch, part of Otter Garden Centres.

Jack’s Patch, based in Bishopsteignton, has kindly offered to support Westbank in developing its Community Allotment, a strip of land behind the charity’s Healthy Living Centre on Farm...

Cosy community cinemas pop-up in Devon and Torbay libraries 

Libraries Unlimited is bringing back its popular Films at the Library programme, transforming libraries across Devon and Torbay into cosy community cinemas from29th October.

The new season of low-cost screenings promises something for everyone. From a heartwarming drama inspired by a true story, Mr Burton, to setting sail on an animated animal adventure with Flow. Whether you're...

Half-term cycle safety event in Axminster

On Tuesday 28 October, officers from the Axminster team are holding a cycle safety event for local children and their families.

The team will be engaging with children; handing out safety giveaways and offering advice about road safety, security and the law surrounding use of e-bikes and e-scooters.

Officers will also be offering free property marking to help protect bikes...

Rail industry offers free rail travel to help veterans and Armed Forces attend Remembrance Services

The rail industry is supporting serving military personnel and veterans by providing free rail travel during this year’s Remembrance commemorations.

Serving military personnel and veterans attending Services of Remembrance across Great Britain on Sunday 9 November will be able to travel by train for free. This includes travel to any London Terminal station on either Saturday 8 or...

Grand Reopening: The Ship Inn Paignton Shines with a Brand-new Look

The Ship Inn in Paignton, Devon, welcomes pub-goers back following an extensive 3-week refurbishment.

Boasting a brighter, modern aesthetic, The Ship Inn’s renovation has completely transformed the pub.

A refreshed bar updated soft furnishings, and an enhanced dining area has given the pub a brand-new lease of life, providing guests with a relaxed, welcoming environment to...

Devon Bus Partnership Shortlisted for National UK Bus Award

Stagecoach South West and Devon County Council are delighted to announce that the Devon Bus Enhanced Partnership has been shortlisted as a finalist in the UK Bus Awards 2025 , under the Partnership for Excellence: The Peter Huntley Memorial Award category.

This national recognition celebrates the success of the Devon Bus Enhanced Partnership, a powerful collaboration between Devon...

'We Need to Talk About Beacon Solar' public meeting

Promoted by DEVON CPRE, the Devon Branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England , in association with STOP BEACON SOLAR.

You are warmly invited to a PUBLIC MEETING AT HOLSWORTHY MEMORIAL HALL with the Rt Hon Sir Geoffrey Cox KC MP

Come and hear about the proposed development, tell us what you think about it, and what we should tell the government, who will make the decision on whether this goes ahead.

Email director@cpredevon.org.uk to book your place at the meeting.

Sign the petition at devoncpre.org.uk

Plans to build one of the UK’s largest solar arrays on prime Devon farmland must be headed off at the pass

Plans for a giant solar farm - one of the largest solar arrays in the UK and Europe - covering 2,700 acres of prime farmland in the North West of Devon must be headed off at the pass, says Devon CPRE. The campaigning charity is holding a public meeting with residents on 31 October and has set up an online petition to oppose the development, while it’s still in the pre-application stage....

Four rowers from three generations set to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean for charity

Four rowers from three generations are preparing to take on the challenge of a lifetime this December — rowing across the Atlantic Ocean as part of the World’s Toughest Row.

Team “Give Us A Wave” will set off from La Gomera, in the Canary Islands and row 3,000 miles to Antigua in the Caribbean. They will row in pairs, two hours on, two hours off for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,...

Exeter Dementia Action Alliance to Close after 11 Remarkable Years

A Message from founder Gina Awad BEM and the board

With the full understanding of our board, I am sharing the news that the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance (EDAA) will formally close at the end of December 2025.

This is not an easy message for me to share. The Alliance has been a massive, life-defining chapter of my heart and soul. F

or 11 years, I have lived and breathed...

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