Dogs Trust, the UK’s leading dog welfare charity, has welcomed the new Pet Abduction Act which comes into force this Saturday, 24th August.
From Saturday, anyone found guilty of stealing a dog in England or Northern Ireland will face up to five years in prison, a fine, or both. Previously, despite the very distressing nature of having a dog stolen, pet theft has not been a specific...
A new generation of seaside entertainers are thrilling beachgoers on the Devon coast this summer with fabulous tricks and jokes.
Arts Council funding means new apprentices have been able to learn stilt walking, juggling, hula-hooping, puppeteering and clowning, keeping these skills alive for a new generation and helping local economies.
The National Trust will be trialling the use of a pioneering navigational app for partially sighted visitors at Saltram in Plymouth this summer to improve access to heritage and nature.
NaviLens is a free navigation app which can help give greater independence and freedom for users to navigate their way around places with less or even no aid.
Bovey Castle, in Dartmoor National Park, is opening its doors to the general public for free on Sunday, September 22nd between 12 noon and 4pm, for its ‘Bovey Harvest Celebration & Open Day’, where visitors can check out the venue and grounds where famous names such as Olympian Tom Daley have tied the knot.
It comes as the resort recently won the gold award for Large Hotel of the...
This week, Pecorama is set to host its highly anticipated annual Loco Week from Tuesday to Sunday, offering a thrilling experience for train enthusiasts and families.
This event promises a variety of activities and exhibits, making it a must-visit for anyone interested in miniature railways and locomotives.
Visitors can look forward to a range of exciting highlights...
Cranbrook Town Council is proud to announce that it has received the Saving Devon's Treescapes Award from Devon Wildlife Trust on behalf of the community.
This is the second prestigious recognition the Town has earned for its commitment to nature and conservation.
Earlier in July, Cranbook Country Park was honoured with the Green Flag Award 2024, which recognises and rewards...
19th August 2024 – Friends of the Dart has launched a Crowdfunder with the objective of eradicating sewage pollution in the River Dart. The grassroots group, established as a community interest company after locals noticed an increase in illness among people using the river, has set a target of £30,000 to be used to cover testing and community engagement. The Devon Environment Project will be...
Tiverton Beekeepers (a branch of Devon Beekeepers’ Association) are doing their bit to help raise awareness of the threat posed by Asian hornets, by staging the first ever pantomime about the invasive insects.
The performance, “The Attack of the Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet”, will take place at Plymtree Country Fayre and Horse Show, on Bank Holiday Monday, 26th August.
Writer, broadcaster and famous wordsmith Gyles Brandreth is aiming to correct Plymouth’s mishearing of well-known sayings, as new research reveals friends and family are just too polite to tell each other they are wrong.
Launching the Misheard Manifesto , Specsavers vows to make 2024 the year misheard sayings come to an end. Together with Gyles Brandreth, they’re calling on people...
Theatre Royal Plymouth’s (TRP) Production and Learning Centre where sets are made for shows across the globe, turned 21 this year after opening its doors in May 2003. TR2 is TRP’s flagship facility and houses its vast workshop and wardrobe provision, alongside its unique rehearsal spaces where community activities take place and rehearsals for productions.
