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Shaldon Wildlife Trust celebrates international accreditation

Shaldon Wildlife Trust, the small zoo with a big heart, is celebrating this week after officially achieving accreditation from the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA).

The accreditation marks a major milestone for the Trust, placing it within an elite community of the most professionally managed zoos and aquariums across Europe and Western Asia. By becoming an Accredited...

Brixham’s Maritime Heritage Trail is the Latest Addition to Devon's Tourism Scene

Brixham’s new Maritime Heritage Trail has helped to turn the fishing town of Devon into a historical tourist attraction. The self-guided route has been launched to try to mark the anniversary of the Vigilance of Brixham, the historic trawler that's made quite a name for itself. Visitors can walk the same route as smugglers, sailors, and fishing crews, all of which helped to shape the location...

Drake Circus confirms early May Bank Holiday opening times

Drake Circus has confirmed its opening hours for the upcoming bank holiday weekend.

Whether you’re catching up with friends and family or refreshing your spring wardrobe, Drake Circus’ opening hours will be:

  • Saturday 2nd May: 9am to 6pm
  • Sunday 3rd May: 10:30am to 4:30pm
  • Monday 4th May: 10am to 5pm

Opening hours at The Barcode and...

Devon Loves Dogs announces 2026 ‘Bag it and Bin it’ competition winners

Devon Loves Dogs has announced all the winners of its ‘Bag it and Bin it’ competition, rewarding responsible dog walkers with a Devon Loves Dogs Dicky Bag – a handy, odour-proof container designed to carry bagged dog waste until you reach a bin.

The competition runs across popular walking locations in South East Devon and supports the Devon Loves Dogs Four Paws Code , reminding...

Susannah and the Noise unveil The Lost Tapes of Dartmoor – A one-night debut on the edge of the Moor

Dartmoor-rooted band Susannah and the Noise will premiere The Lost Tapes of Dartmoor on Friday 15 May 2026, a one-off live event at one of Devon's most beloved community music venues, The Long Room at the Drewe Arms in Drewsteignton, on the northern edge of the moor near Chagford.

The evening marks the culmination of an unusual creative collaboration: Susannah and the Noise have been...

New bus layby in Cullompton is just the ticket

Progress continues to be made in preparation for the Cullompton Relief Road with a new bus layby on Station Road now operational, marking another positive step forward in preparing the local highway network ahead of the wider scheme.

The Station Road layby is now being used by services operating along the route. It forms part of a package of early improvements designed to support the...

Training people for real life in Torbay: University Centre South Devon launches new foundation degree

Drive through Torbay on the wrong day and you’ll see it. A man sleeping rough in a doorway, a young woman waiting outside a food bank that won’t open for another hour and children who’ve grown up knowing which houses to avoid on their street.

These are some of the reasons why University Centre South Devon has spent the past year designing a new foundation degree that will train more...

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University Centre South Devon wins Student Nursing Times Award

University Centre South Devon has won the Student Nursing Times Award for Nursing Associate Provider of the Year 2026.

The ceremony, regarded as the 'Oscars' of nursing education, took place in London at the weekend. The University Centre, part of South Devon College, beat a field of some of the country's most established nursing education providers to the top prize.

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Toby’s Garden Festival Reveals Official 2026 Line-Up

Set against the stunning backdrop of Powderham Castle on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd May 2026 (10am–5pm), Toby’s Garden Festival has revealed an exciting programme of expert speakers and special guests set to headline this year’s event. Building on the 2026 theme of Discovery, the festival’s expanded talks line-up promises fresh and inspiring ideas and practical takeaways for gardeners, food...

Good Food and Great Company at Plymouth & East Cornwall Oddfellows’ Sunday Lunch Gathering 

The Plymouth and East Cornwall Oddfellows Sunday Lunch Group recently gathered at the Staddon Heights Golf Club for an afternoon of hearty food and even heartier company. Oddfellows members tucked into a traditional Sunday roast accompanied by lively conversation, shared laughter and a warm sense of companionship that has become the hallmark of these gatherings. Part of a wider programme of...

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