Devon

Heritage Open Days: a chance to step inside a medieval Dartmoor longhouse

Discover 14th Century life on Dartmoor by taking a look inside an extremely rare and intact example of a Dartmoor longhouse. Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture. It runs from 8 - 17 September and offers free access to heritage events and activities across England including Dartmoor National Park. There's usually a small charge to visit Higher Uppacott but...

£2.4m deposit contributions given to South West’s key workers

Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes have provided deposits for key workers in the South West worth more than £2.4 million.

During the first six months of the year, Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes have helped almost 140 key workers across the South West buy their own properties by paying towards their deposits.

Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes, part of the country’s...

William Shakespeare's Macbeth - Brixham Theatre

Venue: 
Brixham Theatre Town Hall, New Road, Brixham TQ5 8TA
Event Date: 
Friday, November 10, 2023 - 19:30 to Saturday, November 11, 2023 - 22:30
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Brixham Theatre Town Hall, New Road, Brixham TQ5 8TA

Fri, Nov 10th 2023- 7.30pm Sat, Nov 11th 2023 - 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Tickets £10 / £8 from tickets.brixhamtheatre.uk or tel: 01803 415987

Shakespeare's classic drama of ambition, power and fate, first thought to be performed in 1606, is now brought to life in a dramatic new adaptation performing the original text, set in a post-World War 3, near-future wasteland.

This production design combines the dark aftermarth of a nuclear WW3, the exotic of the supernatural, and dramatic lighting, with immersive...

Exe Estuary Trail section to be closed for repairs

A section of the Exe Estuary Trail near Lympstone will be closed for three months to undergo essential repairs.

The Courtlands Boardwalk, on the trail between Lympstone and Exmouth, needs to be replaced after a routine inspection of boardwalk found that timber elements of the structure are deteriorating.

All 74 wooden spans of the boardwalk need to be replaced and work is...

Devon's Destination Dog Show

The magnificent Castle Hill Gardens and Estate, Filleigh, Barnstaple, EX32 0RQ, once again play host to its popular Family Fun Day & Charity Dog Show on Sunday 17 September from 11am to 4pm .

The day kicks off with a 3km dog and owner fun run at 11.45am - a great way to see the stunning gardens and win a medal! Registration for the Dog Show starts at 12.30pm, with judging from...

Over two million Brits miss out on mental health benefits of being by the sea

Despite nearly nine in 10 (89%) Brits believing being by the coast has a positive impact on their mental health, over two million people are missing out on the positive benefits having never visited the seaside recreationally.

The new research, conducted by the Southampton International Boat Show ahead of its 54th year, shows that 3% of the UK’s population have never visited the...

Complete your back-to-school checklist with an eye test

Plymouth opticians are warning that children’s poor eyesight can cause learning and behaviour problems if left untreated.

As the summer holidays draw to a close, Specsavers Plymouth is raising awareness of the importance of good vision to children’s education.

Good eyesight is vital for children, with regular check-ups being the best way to spot any problems and treat them...

Celebrate National Cinema Day with £3 tickets at Vue Plymouth

For one day only, tickets at Vue Plymouth will be specially reduced to just £3

This Saturday (2 September) marks National Cinema Day and to celebrate the occasion, Vue is offering discount ticket prices on all films to just £3*.

It’s the perfect chance for film fans to catch Equalizer 3 , which sees Denzel Washington return to the role of Robert McCall as he struggles to reconcile...

Bikeability training in Devon among best in country

Devon County Council has been named among the top ten local authorities for providing Bikeability cycle training for Year Six school pupils over the past year. New figures from the Bikeability Trust show that cycle training across the country is reaching more children than ever before, with almost 462,000 children receiving training between April 2022 and March 2023. In Devon, Bikeability...

Police make four arrests and catch 116 vehicles speeding on high-risk road in just 24 hours

Devon & Cornwall Police have responded to public concerns about dangerous drivers by carrying out a number of high-visibility patrols on the A3052. 116 vehicles were recorded driving at excessive speed in 24 hours, spread over the course of four evenings.

The A3052 is a main arterial road, spanning 27 miles running from Charmouth in Dorset to Clyst St. Mary in Devon, and has been...

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