Devon

More than 300 varieties of daffodil dazzle during annual springtime festival at Cotehele 

This weekend sees the return of the Cotehele Daffodil Festival, an annual celebration of dazzling daffodils in the Tamar Valley, running from 18 – 26 March.

The Daffodil Festival offers a chance for garden lovers and families to see Cotehele’s collection of more than 300 varieties of historic daffodils, including 200-year-old heirloom varieties.

Every year, the gardens and...

Nominate your wildlife heroes for the 2023 Wild About Devon Awards

Communities are being called on to nominate their ‘wildlife heroes’ for an award this autumn which will celebrate the work of groups and individuals across Devon who gone above and beyond to tackle the ecological emergency.

Wild About Devon is a Devon Local Nature Partnership initiative focusing on supporting local communities to restore and improve habitats for nature across our...

Police & Partners Support Self Defence Classes For Students In Barnstaple

Students at Petroc have been learning self-defence tips thanks to funding from the Barnstaple Safer Streets initiative.

Teenagers on the Level Two beauty courses at the Barnstaple campus have benefited from the practical lessons which build confidence and help them manage any aggressive behaviour or threat of harm, should they encounter it in daily life.

Led by course...

Hat-loving dad who died of brain cancer inspires fundraiser

A woman who lost her dad to a brain tumour is preparing for a day of hat-themed activities to raise money for Brain Tumour Research.

In previous years, Sam Hurrell has changed her hat every hour to support Wear A Hat Day – the iconic fundraiser hosted by Brain Tumour Research .

This year the University of Plymouth administrator is planning to host a bake sale and sell pin...

Councils to receive additional funds to help support households with rising food and energy costs

Devon County Council has secured additional funding to help households weather the rising costs of living, to help pay for food, energy and other essential items.

This is the fourth tranche of the government's Household Support Fund that the County Council has been able to secure.

The latest bid amounts to a little over £10 million, to cover the period from April 2023 until...

Planning consent approved to develop ‘later living’ affordable housing apartments at St Kilda’s in Brixham

Planning consent has been unanimously approved for the development of 23 ‘later living’ affordable housing apartments on the brownfield site at St Kilda’s, off Drew Street in Brixham.

The former care home which has been earmarked for Over 55 housing since its closure in 2016, will offer both one and two bed apartments.

The site will be transferred from Torbay Council to...

GP practices in Devon rated best

Recent data shows that Devon’s GP practices have seen the biggest improvement in access since the start of the covid-19 pandemic and CQC inspectors rate Devon practices highly.

GP practices in Devon are seeing a dramatic increase in access to local services as part of their post-covid recovery.

Data from NHS Digital shows that in January 2023 there were more than 754,000...

Hartland Primary School reveals Purple Plaque to celebrate Sophie Walker, a Women in Innovation Award Winner

Hartland Primary School hosted an event earlier this week to celebrate their former pupil, Sophie Walker, who has won the prestigious Women in Innovation Award from Innovate UK by unveiling a purple plaque in her honour on the school site.

Purple plaques are being displayed at schools across the country to recognise the achievements of some of the women innovators who have won its...

Foal born to rescued donkey at Devon sanctuary 

Staff at The Donkey Sanctuary in Devon have welcomed the patter of tiny hooves as a donkey they rescued last year gave birth to a gorgeous fluffy foal last week.

The grey and white foal was soon finding his feet after being safely delivered at the sanctuary in Sidmouth early on the morning of 6 March.

The foal, who is yet to be named, was born to rescued donkey Rosie, who...

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Exhibition by Joanna Haskins - Arctic Impressions

The Brownston Gallery are proud to present an exhibition of work by Joanna Haskins, winner of the Brownston Gallery Fresh Talent Award in 2022.

Jo Haskins has always been inspired by the natural environment and in partcular landscapes. After spending time in Svarlbard in the high Arctic she has created a wonderful collection of paintings and screen prints which are on show at the gallery until the end of the month.

"I am inspired by the experience of a space in a landscape. I aim to portray my memories of the discovery of a place in the natural environment,...

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