Today, Newton Abbot Museum is announcing a £818,653 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to create a new accessible state-of-the-art museum store. This will be an interactive space for members of the community to get more involved with behind-the-...

East Devon District Council has received the Gold award in Animal Activity Licensing at the RSPCA PawPrints Awards 2025.

The prestigious honour recognises the council’s leadership in raising welfare standards across animal-related businesses through robust regulation, close partnership working, and a strong focus on animal welfare.

The only scheme of its kind in England and...

When Devon based Lisa Boorman first heard colleagues in schools discussing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), she admits her initial reaction was one of scepticism

“Everyone seemed to be getting labelled,” she recalls. “I thought it was just impulsive behaviour.”

An experienced teacher and confident in her ability to manage behaviour Ms Boorman was convinced that...

Exeter Racecourse bursts into life on Thursday, October 9, with a seven-race card and the start of the 2025 jump season.

The jump season bursts into life next Thursday, October 9, with the return of racing to Haldon Hill. As the gates swing open and the thunder of hooves echoes across the famous turf, Exeter Racecourse promises an action-packed seven-race card and a celebration of...

Devon Young Carers at Westbank has launched a new initiative to support young people who care for family members. Called the Young Carers Movement Group, it gives young carers a platform to share their views on the support service provided by Westbank Community Health and Care, as well as suggest improvements, and highlight additional support young carers would like to see in the future. The...

Farmers and land managers across East Devon are being encouraged to apply for funding through the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme, which supports projects that benefit nature recovery, climate action, local communities, and sustainable farming practices.

The programme, created by Defra and overseen locally by the East Devon National Landscape, has already funded a...

Essential coastal protection work at Seaton Hole has now begun, following delays caused by adverse weather and sea conditions. The project—part of a £1.4 million improvement scheme—is a joint effort between East Devon District Council (EDDC) and South West Flood & Coastal.

Originally scheduled to start in late August, work was postponed to September due to poor...

A substantial collection of Moorcroft Pottery in superb condition will be a major feature of Chilcotts Auctioneers’ sale on October 11 in Honiton. The collection showcases a wide range of designs from the pottery’s long history.

William Moorcroft created his first pieces in the 1890s whilst working at James Macintyre & Co Ltd, going on to establish his own factory in Stoke-on-Trent...