Plymouth , Britain’s Ocean City, is set to serve up a summer of sport like no other with another first, as it becomes the only UK city to host Wimbledon on the Big Screen alongside a full-size pop-up Padel court in its city centre, attracting visitors from all over the UK in the process.

Padel, a high-energy sport blending tennis and squash, is played in an enclosed court with solid...

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is proudly celebrating the everyday heroes behind its volunteer network during this year’s Volunteers’ Week (2–8 June) and recognising the exceptional impact they make in communities across the South West.

From responding to 999 calls and delivering patient care, to supporting hospital handovers and teaching lifesaving...

AN impressive line up, including some new artists, are on the bill for this year’s Dartmoor Folk Festival, the 48th, which will take place in the foothills of Dartmoor from Friday, August 8 to Sunday, August 10.

Headlining at South Zeal, near Okehampton, will be English folk band The Demon Barbers, which is well-known for its energetic live performances, fusing traditional folk...

Up to 3,000 trees will take root in Broadclyst and Poltimore thanks to matched funding from East Devon District Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Volunteers have already planted the first 150 trees, forming a new hedgerow at the upcoming Clyst Meadows Country Park near Broadclyst Station.

The project team is now looking for more land in Broadclyst and Poltimore...

Take part in fascinating events as part of the East Devon District Council Countryside team’s Wild East Devon’s events programme . From ‘Bat and Nightjar Walks’ and ‘Moth and Muffin Mornings’, there’s something for all nature and countryside enthusiasts.

The year-round Wild East Devon events programme provides residents and visitors with the chance to experience wildlife up-close....

The Grand Western Canal Country Park has gained a five-star ‘Pride in Parks’ award. The prestigious award, from the Royal Horticultural Society’s Southwest in Bloom, showcases community involvement as well as recognising the standard of the park itself and praising the team of rangers and dedicated volunteers that maintain the 11 mile-long canal. Judging took place last summer, with the award...

An Exminster-based health and wellbeing charity is on a winning streak, having received Devon-wide recognition for the scope and impact of its work supporting local communities, hot on the heels of several other commendations.

Westbank Community Health and Care is delighted to have won the Community Champion award in the Devon Chamber Business Awards 2025. Chris Bloye, Westbank’s Head...

A Plymouth dementia nursing home has been announced as outright winner of three 'excellence' awards for its outstanding services at Plymouth City Council’s Celebrating Excellence in Care Awards 2025 .

The awards celebrate the contributions of dedicated adult social care workers and teams across care homes, supported living, day centres, and domiciliary care.

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