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Motorhomes parked with trees behind

EDDC enhances motorhome stopovers in Exmouth

East Devon District Council (EDDC) has approved a series of upgrades to overnight motorhome parking in Exmouth, following feedback from over 1,000 residents, visitors and stakeholders.

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Vote now: Plymouth’s next laureate

Literature Works has opened public voting for the next Plymouth Laureate of Words, inviting people to choose who will be the city’s next literary voice.

The Laureate role celebrates...

Children roasting marshmallows on a camp fire

Nature, play, fire and fun

Mud, magic and marshmallows are all on the menu at Cofton Holidays’ brand-new Forest School, now open and welcoming young adventurers in the heart of Devon.

Tucked beneath the tree...

Day out with Devon donkeys

Donkeys grazing in a field

Set in the heart of East Devon’s stunning countryside, The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth offers a fun, free, and family-friendly day out – and dogs on leads are welcome too.

Explore miles of beautiful trails surrounded by rolling hills and meet hundreds of friendly resident donkeys.

Whether you're taking a peaceful stroll or...

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Devon Daily Lifestyle

Charity members holding a cheque for PCIP

Donation helps inspire Plymouth's young readers

Plymouth charity Promoting Children in Plymouth (PCiP) has received a £2,500 donation from Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation, helping them reach around 1,000 local children with vital literacy programmes over the next year.

The funding will support PCiP’s Community Story...

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Blogs

Eight-year-old reveals ultimate back to school shopping list for 2025

Back-to-school season is here, and Drake Circus has teamed up with its very own Chief Fun Officer, eight-year-old Ellie, to reveal what children really want in their school bags this September and...

Charities

Charity members holding a cheque for PCIP

Donation helps inspire Plymouth's young readers

Plymouth charity Promoting Children in Plymouth (PCiP) has received a £2,500 donation from Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation, helping them reach around 1,000 local children with...

Education

Girls’ Leadership in Action at Honiton Community College with Devon Cricket Workshop

Honiton Community College was proud to welcome the Devon Cricket Foundation this term, as part of their Devon Young Leaders Programme, to deliver a day of inclusive leadership training for...

Entertainment & Reviews

New West Country gay play, Open Door comes to Exeter

On a dark February night in 1954, a young man catches the Exeter to Bristol express. He never completes his journey. What happens to him on the train changes the life of every queer person in the...

Family Life

Tinies Teddy Trail

Tinies Launches Teddy Trail Across Devon

Local families – and the childcare professionals who support them – are in for a treat this summer as Tinies, one of the UK’s most trusted childcare agencies, brings joy and adventure to Devon...

Food & Drink

This summer, Brixham’s Fish Market will come alive with flavour and festivity as the South West Sardine Festival arrives on Sunday 03 August 2025, bringing a vibrant new celebration to the heart...

Health & Beauty

The Role of Emotional Regulation in Executive Functioning Success

The key to success is productivity, planning skills, and resilience, all of which depend on executive functions, including working memory, time management, and flexible thinking.

However...

Holidays & Travel

Things You Could Do When In North London

North London offers some of the most fun and engaging things that you can do when you are visiting the UK. Many people only think of the heart of the city when they are planning a trip to London...

Homes & Gardens

The new homes in Ilfracombe with coast and country views

THE coastal views inspired the development name and now photographs showing the stunning outlook residents can enjoy from new homes in Ilfracombe have been released.

The...

Social Diary

Parents in Exeter rally against the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

Defending alternative education and parental rights

Parents rally against the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Defending alternative education and parental rights #ChildrensWellbeingBill Parents are set to gather on 8th March 2025 in Bedford...