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Devon Charities invited to benefit from huge weekend of live music

Charities across Devon are being encouraged to get involved in the county’s biggest music event this summer.

TK Maxx presents Live at Powderham runs for four nights from Thursday June 25 to Sunday June 28, featuring headline shows from vocal...

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Two Devon Library Staff Members Shortlisted For National Awards

Two Libraries Unlimited staff members have been shortlisted for the national Libraries Connected Awards 2026. The awards celebrate the achievements and impact of library workers on their library service, local communities and customers.

Emma Ward from South Molton Library has been shortlisted for the reading category. Emma took on running three book groups to support children, teen...

Councillors pledge to recognise and protect the rights of rivers in East Devon

East Devon District Council has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the natural environment after councillors pledged to recognise and protect the rights of rivers across the district.

At a council meeting on Wednesday 25 February , councillors debated a Motion on Notice: Recognising and Protecting the Rights of Rivers in East Devon , reflecting the strength of feeling locally...

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Run with Path Power at this year’s Plymouth Running Festival

Path, the Plymouth-based homelessness charity, is inviting runners of all abilities to join Team Path Power in the Plymouth Half Marathon & 10K on Sunday 17 May 2026. Whether you’re an experienced runner or taking on your first race, this year’s event is a chance to challenge yourself while raising essential funds and awareness for people experiencing homelessness in our community....

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Craft Festival returns to Bovey Tracey

One of the UK’s finest celebrations of contemporary craft returns to Mill Marsh Park, Bovey Tracey, Devon from 12-14 June 2026, bringing three unforgettable days of creativity, craft skills, and community.

For more than two decades, the award-winning, not-for-profit Craft Festival has been a creative draw to the area. Since launching in 2004, the event has welcomed over 160,000...

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THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride Returns to South Devon Railway

Following another successful event last year, tickets are now on sale for THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride which departs from the South Devon Railway on selected dates between 27 November and 23 December 2026.

This year PNP Events, South Devon Railway, Rail Events Inc. and Warner Bros. will again come together to bring this truly magical film to life in the most charming and authentic...

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Police and partners take a stand against fly-tipping scourge

A fly-tipping event was held in Dartmouth earlier this month, organised by Devon & Cornwall Police’s Rural Affairs team and supported by South Hams District Council and Clean Devon in a bid to educate the local community about responsible waste disposal.

On Thursday 12 February, the teams set up a staged fly-tip on the embankment, using a series of household items dumped in the...

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Fields of Waste: Farmers under siege as fly-tipping hits new levels in south west

Farmers’ fields and country lanes are being buried under piles of waste, with new figures showing fly-tipping in England has hit record highs.

From sofas and fridges to large-scale builders’ waste, illegal dumpers are turning farmland into rubbish tips — leaving their victims paying to clear up the mess.

The latest statistics, released today by the Department for Environment...

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Developer donation to lead to defib in Plymouth

A Plymouth-based housebuilder has given £1,000 towards the provision of a defibrillator in one of the city’s almshouses.

Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon presented the cheque to trustees of the Municipal Charities of Plymouth who are raising funds for the life-saving equipment at the Rawlin & John Gayer Almshouses near the Charles Cross Church in the city centre....

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Greendale Launches High Court Challenge to Save Santa’s Grotto and NHS Vaccination Centre

Greendale Farm Shop has launched a High Court challenge following a planning dispute that could lead to the removal of an NHS drive-through vaccination centre and a building used for one of Devon’s most popular Christmas attractions, Santa’s Grotto.

The decision follows a recent Planning Inspectorate ruling upholding enforcement action by East Devon District Council requiring the...

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Beverley Holidays Welcomes Play Torbay Families for a Magical Pantomime Experience

Beverley Holidays in Paignton proudly welcomed local charity Play Torbay to the holiday park during the February half‑term for a special panto performance of Peter Pan and the Pirate Adventures .

Around 60 children and parents from Play Torbay joined the fun‑filled evening, enjoying a night of laughter, sparkle, and pantomime magic delivered by Beverley’s award‑winning entertainment...

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