East Devon families and individuals struggling with loneliness, food insecurity or simply a shortage of cash this Christmas are being encouraged to access help from Operation Rudolph.

Operation Rudolph supports the local community during the festive season with a variety of options:

Okehampton-based Moorland Fuels , which has provided domestic, agriculture and commercial fuel services to customers across the South West for more than 20 years, has donated over £1,300 to Age UK Devon as part of its ‘What matters to you, matters to us’ commitment.

Ranging from free ‘scams awareness’ training through to homes support, and even foot care, Age UK Devon provides a vital...

Audiences in Exeter can start Christmas in sparkling style as Exeter Philharmonic Choir brings its signature sound to the festive season in the atmospheric setting of Exeter Cathedral.

Winter nights are the perfect time to share the joys of Christmas music, and the Choir’s two nights of carols in Exeter Cathedral on Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 December are a magical way to get into the...

A gifted East Devon artisan has been recognised in Country Living magazine’s nationwide search for the 40 Best Artisans of 2025 .

Textile artist Chloe Morter, who lives in Buckerell near Honiton, was nominated by her sister, a long-time admirer of her vivid embroidery art inspired by the natural world. She was stunned to discover her business had been selected by the expert judging...

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Helping communities manage green spaces by understanding how they use and value the area could be an effective way for local governments to tackle the biodiversity crisis, according to a new study from the University of Exeter.

Local councils in the UK are under growing pressure to increase...

South Devon College has issued an urgent call to employers across South Devon and Torbay as more than 200 young people are currently waiting to start an apprenticeship, but not enough local businesses are stepping forward to take them on.

The Torbay based College says the region is facing a growing disconnect between the number of young people keen to work and the number of...

Exeter Racecourse will sparkle on Friday 5 December as festive outfits, thrilling jump racing, and generosity come together for ELF Race Day, supporting the Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF). ELF provides vital care and support to families affected by blood cancers and blood disorders across Devon, including transport, accommodation, counselling, aromatherapy, and practical assistance during...

Okehampton-based heating oil supplier Moorland Fuels is urging the Government to ensure that any proposed VAT cuts on domestic energy bills are applied equally to both rural off-grid households using heating oil and those connected to mains gas or electricity.

The call comes amid a lack of clarity around the Chancellor’s proposed plans to ease the cost of living by removing the 5% VAT...