Devon CPRE has objected to a planning application to build a solar farm and associated infrastructure on 30 acres of good agricultural land south of Arla Foods’ Taw Valley Creamery in North Tawton, adding to objections from local residents and the town council. The proposal is for a 5-megawatt solar farm including inverters, transformers, cables, CCTV, access tracks, perimeter fencing and...

A team of 31 determined Rowcroft Hospice supporters from across South Devon has reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, taking on Africa’s highest mountain to raise vital funds for the hospice.

Team Rowcroft has spent 7 days trekking the Machame Route in Tanzania, tackling challenging terrain and high altitudes as they made their way towards Uhuru Peak – the highest point at 5,895...

Cranbrook Country Park Secures Second Prestigious BALI Award

Cranbrook, Devon, 10 September 2026 – Cranbrook Country Park and Open Spaces have secured a top honour at the BALI National Landscape Awards 2026, taking home the trophy in the “Nature Conservation & Biodiversity Enhancement” category. Jointly achieved by Cranbrook Town Council and Tony...

Christmas magic is returning to Otter Garden Centre in Ottery St Mary this December, as its popular Festive Adventure returns for a third year in support of local charity Hospiscare.

Last year’s family-friendly event raised an impressive £23,000 for the charity, and hopes are high that this figure will be topped in 2026.

Created by Otter’s own team, the Festive Adventure...

South Devon College has officially launched its new Enhanced Provision Pathway (EPP), a specialist provision designed to re-engage high-needs young people who are currently not in education.

The EPP has been developed by the College's Re-engagement and SEND Teams in close partnership with Torbay Council and Devon County Council, following a shared...

Greenhill Care Home in Newton Abbot recently celebrated the inauguration of six new luxury rooms, officially opened by the Mayor of Kingsteignton, the Mayor of Newton Abbot and the MP for Newton Abbot.

The special event brought together residents, relatives, members of the Greenhill Care Home team and local community representatives for an afternoon of celebration, activities and...

An award-winning dementia champion, advocate and author is drawing on more than a decade of experience to publish her second book, When Time Aligns: Stories of Care from a Dementia Companion , this October.

Gina Awad has spent more than a decade championing better understanding of dementia and supporting people living with the condition, their families and carers. Her...

A pioneering project designed to educate secondary school students about coercive control and healthy relationships has secured funding from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, enabling it to be rolled out in schools in early 2027.

The Green Flag Project is being developed by The Family Law Company in response to growing concerns...