Libraries in Devon are working with The Reading Agency to give away 300 books this World Book Night.

Celebrated on April 23rd, World Book Night encourages people to find joy in reading and boost adult literacy. Reading has many health and well-being benefits. Research by the University of Sussex has been found to reduce stress by 68%, yet according to YouGov, 40% of Britons did not...

Work is due to start next month on a £9 million scheme to replace a bridge near Cullompton.

The Baulk Bridge carries the B3181 over the River Culm just south of Cullompton. The structure, which was built in 1924, no longer meets modern standards and needs to be replaced after investigations found it’s suffering from steel corrosion and deteriorating concrete....

Theatre Royal Plymouth is delighted to have been awarded £8,356,000 by DCMS & Arts Council England’s, Creative Foundations Fund .

Since our last refurbishment in 2013, more than 3.5 million people have come through our doors to experience work that brings people together, sparks imagination and creates shared moments of connection. Our building on Royal Parade is at the heart of...

The annual and much anticipated festival Celebration of Speed returns to Lympstone Manor on Wednesday 8 July 2026; sponsored by Dolcetti. This year brings a spectacular day of world-class cars, bike displays and virtual F1 experiences hosted by Ant Anstead, Jenson Button, Aaron Shelby and Jennie Gow & Rob Smedley. The event is complemented by excellent food from Michael Caines MBE and...

Comedy legend John Cleese visited Torquay for the first time in 55 years for the Gala Opening of 'Fawlty Towers - The Play' at the Princess Theatre this evening (Tuesday 14 April).

Torquay is widely known as the inspiration behind the much-loved BBC comedy which 50 years on comes to life on stage holding a special place in the history of Fawlty Towers.

The production stars...

Rowcroft Hospice’s much-loved Open Gardens programme is set to return in 2026, inviting people across South Devon to step inside a variety of gardens in support of local end-of-life care.

Running from April through to September, gardeners will open their gates and welcome visitors to enjoy their outdoor spaces, helping to raise vital funds for Rowcroft. Every visit helps ensure...

On Friday 8th May, a brand-new dome version of ‘Our Story with David Attenborough’ will premiere in Plymouth’s state-of-the-art Market Hall Dome. The launch of this new adaptation of the immersive experience coincides with the master storyteller’s 100th birthday, sharing his message of how important we all are in writing our planet’s next chapter.

The team from Plymouth’s Real Ideas...

East Devon District Council’s Cabinet has formally adopted the Exmouth Placemaking Plan, following endorsement from both Exmouth Town Council and Devon County Council’s Highways and Traffic Orders Committee (HATOC). The decision marks a major step forward in delivering a coordinated, long‑term vision for the town centre, seafront and key gateways.

The plan has been significantly...