Libraries in Devon generated the equivalent of £23.9m in social value during 2023/24 and have already accounted for £18.18m from April to December this current financial year.
New statistics shared by Libraries Unlimited - the charity responsible for running Devon’s library network - are shining a light on all the ways its 54 libraries have benefited local communities this World Book...
A temporary exhibition, ‘Digging Deeper’, opens at National Trust A la Ronde on 4 March, showcasing archaeological discoveries that reveal a lost historic garden.
The exhibition is inspired by Mary Parminter’s handwritten will from 1849, which offers a tantalising glimpse of the estate at that time. Mary’s will mentions features such as an ‘urn, obelisk, fountain, Shellary, hot house...
The Brownston Gallery is delighted to host the annual South West Academy Spring Exhibition, one of the gallery's most anticipated exhibitions of the year.
The Academicians exhibiting are Ray Balkwill , Sam Boughton , Ken Cosgrove , Phil Creek , Jo Dixon , Karen Popham and three paintings by the winner of the 2024 Brownston Prize, Rebecca Barnard .
The gallery is open Tuesday - Saturday from 10am - 5pm. To book an appointment outside these times please either email art@brownstonart.com, or telephone 01548 831338
The ‘ Restoring Stover Park ’ project will host the second of its series of six heritage walks next month (March).
Its latest walk on Friday 14 March will start at 9:30am and will follow a section of the historic Granite Tramway through woodland, meadow, and quiet lanes to Stover Country Park .
Along the way it will explore history, flora and fauna, as well as hearing about...
Work has begun to build Okehampton Interchange, a new railway station on the edge of the town.
The £15 million station is the newest addition to the Dartmoor Line and will connect West Devon, Torridge and North Cornwall with Exeter and beyond. The scheme is being funded by the Department for Transport (DfT) with contributions from Devon County Council and West Devon Borough Council...
Following its successful registration with Ofsted, Clara House is now home to two girls, who are delighted to be living in Devon. With space for up to four boys and girls, aged 16-18, Clara House is a safe and nurturing home, where these young people will feel truly supported.
A spacious and welcoming home, this Edwardian house has a bright entrance hall that leads to a cosy living...
A Devon veterinary group that has recently doubled in size and opened a new state-of-the-art practice, has marked the end of a transformative period by reinforcing its independent status and becoming the latest member of XLVets.
South Moor Vets is now XLVets ’ 65th member, which also makes them an owner and shareholder within the community of independently owned veterinary practices...
This spring, Buckfastleigh's newest space for creatives and events, The Brew Hub is bringing together incredible local producers for an Easter Food Market full of good food, good vibes and great company on Saturday 12th April.
From 10am to 4pm, visitors can expect a delicious selection of food and drink from the best local producers, plus plenty of space to sit, relax and enjoy the...
Staff from a local Plymouth hospital celebrated this week after being awarded a coveted ‘Mile Maker’ plaque from the South West Coastal Path Association to thank them for its fundraising drive.
Over the past 12 month, colleagues at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth, have walked the length of the 630-mile coastal path and raised a total £1,794 – surpassing its target of £1500....
Bellway has started construction work on a new housing development on the north-eastern edge of Crediton.
Libbets Grange will provide 257 new homes and public open space for the town, as well as land for a new primary school and the relocation of Crediton Rugby Club.
Located at Creedy Bridge, on land to the north of Old Tiverton Road and Exhibition Road, the development will...
