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Devon Young Carers shine at the 2025 Young Carers Festival

Seventeen young carers from across Devon have enjoyed a well-deserved break from their caring responsibilities at the largest festival in the world dedicated to young people with unpaid caring roles.

It’s the 25th year that Devon Young Carers has attended the Young Carers...

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Personal alarms help to alleviate elderly people’s concerns about living alone, new survey finds

A recent survey from Taking Care sheds light on why older people choose to invest in a personal alarm, and it’s clear that one key factor stands out: living alone.

The survey, which was completed by nearly 2,000 personal alarm customers, found that living alone was the primary reason for choosing an alarm.

The survey found that:

82% of personal alarm users

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New West Country gay play, Open Door comes to Exeter

On a dark February night in 1954, a young man catches the Exeter to Bristol express. He never completes his journey. What happens to him on the train changes the life of every queer person in the land...

Who knew? The fight for gay rights began in Exeter! Discover the true story of a forgotten gay activist and share your LGBTQ+ stories too, in our LGBT Q&A.

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Police encourage public reporting of harmful drug activity

From June 23 – 29 2025 Devon & Cornwall Police took part in Operation Scorpion 12, along with four other south west police forces, plus the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit and British Transport Police and partners across the south west.

The collaboration is aimed at reducing drug harm in the region. Alongside arrests of people suspected of taking part in criminal...

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Paw friendly trail launched at RHS Garden Rosemoor

A shady dog walking route and increased access to water and refreshments offered to summer dog walkers at RHS Garden Rosemoor.

As we head into the hottest months of the year, RHS Garden Rosemoor has launched a new guide to help visitors keep their dogs comfortable during walks on their dog friendly days every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays.

The famous gardens are currently...

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Cranbrook Education Campus Celebrates National Recognition for Inclusion

Cranbrook Education Campus (CEC) is proud to announce it has been awarded the prestigious Rainbow Flag Award, a national accolade that recognises schools’ committed to creating safe, inclusive, and supportive environments for all pupils, especially those who identify as LGBTQ+.

The award highlights the school’s dedication to embedding inclusion, equality, and diversity into every...

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Graham Vanstone retires after nearly 50 years with Clinton Devon Estates

Accountant Graham Vanstone has seen book-keeping move from heavy manual ledgers - which looked like something from Charles Dickens’ time - to the 21st century computer age.

His near 50-year career with Clinton Devon Estates ended in June 2025 and he says there has rarely been a dull day at work.

Graham, 65, joined the Estates’ offices, then at Syon House, East Budleigh,...

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Libraries across Devon celebrate the Summer Book Quest with special events

Children across Devon can join The Summer Book Quest for free at their local library from 12th July. The brand new Quest has been created by Libraries Unlimited, the charity commissioned to run the libraries in Devon and Torbay. It offers a refreshing change to the usual reading challenge with children encouraged to participate by doing a variety of activities along the theme of "Deep Sea...

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Theatre Royal Plymouth partners with Good Chance Theatre to support creatives from refugee backgrounds

In its 10th anniversary year, pioneering refugee-led arts charity Good Chance Theatre is launching a landmark initiative: Stage Door 10. This national training programme will place 10 people from displaced backgrounds in paid creative traineeships with 10 of the UK’s leading theatre and arts organisations, including Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP).

Partnering with TRP, Bradford...

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Local Fundraising Dinner at Langston Raises Over £6,500 for Morvargh Sailing Project

Langston, South Devon – Langston House, a beautifully restored Grade II-listed Georgian farmhouse, opened its gates for the first time on 18thJune to host a magical midsummer fundraising evening. The event brought together the local community, celebrated South Devon's finest producers, and raised over £6,500 for the Morvargh Sailing Project, an organisation that empowers young people through...

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Devon health and wellbeing charity seeks new Trustees for its next exciting chapter

Westbank Community Health and Care, a successful health and wellbeing charity that’s continuing to grow and extend its services across the whole of Devon, is on the lookout for new Trustees who can offer their experience and a fresh perspective to support the governance and growth of an award-winning organisation.

The charity provides a multitude of community-based health and...

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