Castle Drogo, in Devon, is celebrating 50 years since first being opened to public under the care of the National Trust. The castle opened to the public for the first time on Friday 28 March 1975.
The first visitor through the door on that freezing March day was Bernhard Hadwin, who proudly remembered getting ticket number 00001. “that first ticket was precious,” he remembered. “A...
Exeter Philharmonic Choir’s recent Mozart concert at Exeter Cathedral has raised a considerable sum for a cancer charity in the city. The event on 15 March, which featured the renowned London Mozart Players and an impressive line-up of soloists including Devon-born violin virtuoso Joel Munday, received a retiring collection totalling £839 for the Lord Mayor of Exeter’s chosen charity, Force...
Rowcroft Hospice’s much-loved Open Gardens programme returns for 2025, inviting the community to explore beautiful gardens across South Devon in support of local end-of-life care.
From April to September, gardeners will be opening their gates and welcoming visitors to enjoy their outdoor spaces while raising vital funds for Rowcroft, ensuring that patients and families living with...
Students across Devon have been raising funds for Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day appeal today (21st March.)
Sidmouth College, Exwick Heights Primary School, Isca Academyand the Whipton Barton Federation, all part of the Ted Wragg Trust, have been fundraising through a variety of activities.
Over at Isca Academy students were encouraged to wear something red in exchange for a £1...
Toby’s Garden Festival is back again for another unmissable two-day celebration of gardening and the great outdoors, set against the stunning backdrop of Powderham Castle, near Exeter. Hosted by BBC Two Gardeners' World presenter Toby Buckland, the festival takes place on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd May 2025 (10am-5pm) and will be encouraging everyone to learn a new skill. Visitors can expect...
There are just days left to take advantage of a FREE Will writing service offered by Devon health and wellbeing charity Westbank Community Health and Care this March.
It can be overwhelming to think about preparing a Will, knowing what you need to do and how the process works. March is #FreeWillsMonth and Westbank is taking part through the charity’s partnership with Kwill.
Bodmin, Cornwall – This Easter, join the hunt for fun, mystery, and adventure at Bodmin Jail’s Good Egg/Bad Egg Trail —an interactive, family-friendly experience perfect for all ages!
The historic and eerie Bodmin Jail is inviting families, friends, and curious adventurers to embark on an exciting Easter egg hunt with a twist. Solve clues, decode riddles, and uncover hidden eggs...
This Spring local bus operator Stagecoach South West are introducing some changes to their Plymouth local bus network from 30 March 2025.
Some changes are announced following tender awards by Plymouth City Council. Stagecoach Services 4/4A/4B, 30/31 and 200 will operate revised timetables whilst the operator will add Services 13 /13S, 14, 19 and 27 to their network from 30 March 2025...
Churchill Living is inviting the local Exmouth community to take part in a competition to name its brand new development.
Located on Fore Street, this stunning new lodge will comprise 54 one- and two-bedroom apartments and 6 two-bedroom cottages, bringing a vibrant new community to the heart of town.
The entrant who submits the winning name will receive £100. To enter,...
