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From Devon With Love: Villages in Action Brings Bold Double-Bill of New Performance to Buckfastleigh and Totnes Fringe Festival

This July, Villages in Action presents two vibrant evenings of early-stage performance as part of its acclaimed artist development programme, From Devon With Love . The first of two Summer Scratch events takes place on Thursday 10th July at the Moor Imagination Collective in Buckfastleigh . Centred around dance, spoken word and poetry, this evening showcases a powerful mix of physicality and...

Army veteran wins British Forces in Business Award thanks to life-changing PTSD treatment

A Plymouth Army veteran who created a thriving business using art skills she learned during treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), from veterans’ mental health charity Combat Stress, has won a national business award.

Clare Hearl, 46, won ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ in the British Forces in Business Awards 2025, on Thursday 26 June. The awards seek to recognise and...

‘Exciting’ New Interactive Children’s Zones to Open in Exeter Libraries

Libraries Unlimited South West, a charity that provides community libraries across Devon and Torbay, were delighted to receive a donation of £9,531 from the Morrisons Foundation. The funding from the charitable arm of the supermarket has covered the costs of creating two innovative 'sensory zones' at their library in Exeter, one for children aged 0-7, the other for 8-12 year olds. Rachel...

25-year-old on a mission to screen one million children for dyslexia, after own experience left him feeling stupid

Twenty-five-year-old Jamie Wace is on a mission to screen one million children across the UK for dyslexia, after his own experience of the learning difficulty made him feel stupid and like the black sheep of the family.

Sadly, 1.2 million children are predicted to suffer from dyslexia, equating to, on average, two to three children per classroom. According to The Public Policy...

Plymouth Hospital salutes Veterans with care and commitment on Armed Forces Day

Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth joined the city’s Armed Forces Day celebrations at the weekend, reaffirming its commitment to providing dedicated care for veterans, service personnel and their families.

Staff from the hospital spent the day speaking with former patients and potential new ones, listening to stories of recovery and explaining services available to the Armed...

East Devon District Council Launches Ambitious Tree, Hedge and Woodland Strategy in Response to the Nature Emergency

East Devon District Council (EDDC) has launched a comprehensive Tree, Hedge, and Woodland Strategy (THAWS), setting bold targets to expand tree cover, enhance biodiversity, and strengthen the district’s natural landscape. This strategy reaffirms EDDC’s commitment to tackling the Nature Emergency declared in 2023, ensuring a greener, healthier environment for future generations.

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Dedicated officers and staff recognised at special Plymouth awards ceremony

Congratulations to all those Plymouth officers and staff who received much deserved recognition at a special awards ceremony in the city.

The group are celebrated for their bravery and dedication to the communities of Devon and Cornwall. Worthy winners received thanks from Plymouth Police Commander Scott Bradley and enjoyed the celebratory afternoon along with their family and...

Allison Homes supports Pride events in Devon with £500 donation

In honour of Pride Month (June), regional housebuilder Allison Homes donated £500 to Devon-based charity Sunrise Diversity for the third year in a row, helping them to host both Bideford Pride and Barnstaple Diversity Festival and Pride.

Sunrise Diversity celebrates diversity, promotes equality and social inclusion, and challenges discrimination in North Devon, to ensure individuals...

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Two Devon Care Homes Named Among the UK’s Best in New National Ranking

Two Devon care homes have been recognised among the UK’s top-performing elderly care providers in a new national ranking.

Lucerne House in Exeter and Malden House in Sidmouth have been named in the first-ever Top 100 Care Homes Index , published by elderly care finder Lottie . The index celebrates care homes that demonstrate exceptional standards in care quality, staff wellbeing,...

Off plan launch of highly anticipated new homes in Exeter

A much-anticipated collection of new homes is being released to buy off-plan in Exeter, amid strong demand from prospective buyers.

Willow Grange on Spruce Close in Beacon Heath is ideally situated to offer the best of city and country living. With the potential for stunning views and a thoughtfully planned layout, this new development by Edenstone Homes is already generating...

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