The sound of saucepans banging, and children shouting and singing, echoed throughout Branscombe valley, as pupils from Branscome Primary School took part in the annual Wassailing event in the National Trust’s apple orchard in Branscombe.
The custom of Wassailing dates back to pagan times and typically takes place each year on the twelfth night. It has been practiced in Britain for...
South-Hams based organisation, Erme Valley Riding for the Disabled Group, has been chosen to receive a £5,000 grant, thanks to local employees from Mondelēz International.
The local group which provides people with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy horse-riding in a safe and structured environment, has been granted the substantial donation from The Cadbury Foundation, as part of...
Wulf, a one-year-old Collie Crossbreed, is on the lookout for his forever home at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe having spent 324 days in the charity’s care.
Wulf arrived at Dogs Trust in March 2023. As he has been in Dogs Trust care for longer than six months, Wulf is classed as an ‘underdog’ by the charity.
Wulf had a difficult start to life, having previously never lived indoors,...
A new eye-catching mural has been installed at Drake Circus by Plymouth artist, Mrs Murals, to showcase local talent and beautify an urban space in the centre’s Barcode car park.
Inspiration for the mural has been drawn from a trip to the cinema as the artwork is situated in the leisure and entertainment facility close to Cineworld, and the design includes portraits of iconic stars...
Lynmouth Holiday Retreat near Exmoor has been named as Britain’s most Fido-friendly holiday park by Dog Friendly magazine.
The family-owned business took the title after the publication conducted a nationwide poll of pet owners, asking them to name their favourite doggie destinations.
In the camping and caravan park category, Lynmouth Holiday Retreat was voted into the...
As part of Vision Zero South West - a campaign to cut road deaths and serious injuries - police officers attended Barton Hill Academy in Torquay alongside Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service to deliver a lesson in road safety.
The lesson was aimed at nine to eleven-year-olds, teaching them about the dangers on the road and what steps they can take to keep themselves safe....
One of the biggest travel trends we saw in 2023 and which shows no signs of abating in 2024 is sleep tourism, the act of travelling to get a better night’s sleep. What started in 2022, because the global pandemic created a seismic shift that made us all acutely more aware of the importance of sleep for our health and wellbeing, this trend has continued to gather pace.
Local pupils have contributed to a new exhibition at Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) focusing on the climate emergency.
Mikhail Karikis: Acoustics of Resistance is the first UK showing of a project by international artist Mikhail Karikis. The Weather Orchestra , a 3-channel video installation transforms the gallery space into an indoor weather system. Musicians also perform instruments...
Newly-released fly-tipping figures have been challenged by East Devon District Council (EDDC) as giving a distorted view of the actual situation.
The authority has reassured residents that it investigates every single report of fly-tipping. StreetScene officers visit all tips on Council controlled sites to check for evidence of those responsible and arrange rubbish removal.
Work to make Sidmouth Cemetery a more welcoming place which respects past loved ones while also creating a wildlife haven has begun.
East Devon District Council (EDDC) held a special meeting and a tour at Sidmouth Cemetery on Thursday, 18 January, following a number of complaints received about the maintenance of the site.
An army of amazing volunteers have stepped forward...
