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Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie’s adored children’s book The Detective Dog returns to the stage for 10th anniversary UK Tour

In celebration of Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie’s best-selling children’s book The Detective Dog marking 10 years, Tiny and Tall Productions are bringing their beloved stage adaptation to theatres across the UK this spring – including Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) 29 -30 May 2026. Specially created for Deaf and hard of hearing family audiences, this heartwarming story of one curious dog...

Devon Is One of the UK's Most Visited Counties: Here's How Locals Are Making the Most of Staying In

On a warm weekend, Devon fills early because it's a seaside hotspot that’s usually on the tip of everyone’s tongue when discussing where to visit. As a result, however, beach car parks tighten before lunch, the road back from the coast loses half its speed, and the simple idea of heading out again later can start to feel like another logistical exercise, and locals, more than anyone, know...

Local disability support service awarded £5,000 from The Cadbury Foundation

Local disability support charity, Community Equality Disability Action (CEDA), has received a £5,000 donation from The Cadbury Foundation, thanks to the support of local Mondelēz International employees in Crediton.

CEDA, which is a Devon-based charity dedicated to promoting the social inclusion of people with physical, sensory or learning disabilities, was selected by employees...

Thelma Hulbert Gallery records a bumper year for visitors

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) is celebrating another exceptional year at the Honiton-based public art gallery.

The award-winning gallery has reported a record-breaking rise in visitor numbers to over 12,000 for the last financial year.

Their continued growth has been driven by a high profile exhibition programme including their best attended exhibition ever featuring the work...

Will Young to star in Cinderella at Theatre Royal Plymouth

Theatre Royal Plymouth and Crossroads Pantomimes , the world’s biggest pantomime producer, have announced that pop icon and stage star Will Young will headline this year’s pantomime as The Fairy Godfather in Cinderella , running from Friday 4 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 .

Will Young has spent the last two decades at the forefront of British pop after bursting onto the...

South West housebuilder retains five-star status for customer service

A South West housebuilder has been awarded five stars for customer satisfaction for a record 17 years in a row.

Barratt Bristol, which is building at 12 developments across the South West, has received the maximum five-star rating in the new Home Builders Federation (HBF) annual New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey – with Barratt being the only housebuilder to have achieved this for...

Moorland Fuels Sales Manager achieves top industry honour at national UKIFDA Awards 2026

Andrea Williams, Sales Manager at Okehampton-based Moorland Fuels, has been recognised for her outstanding customer service at the national UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) Awards 2026.

Facing stiff competition from the very best customer service teams in the fuel sector, Andrea was announced as the winner of the Customer Service Award at the prestigious annual...

Dunkeswell to Unveil New Stained‑Glass Memorial Honouring USAAF, US Navy and RAF Airmen

A major new memorial is being created at St Nicholas’ Church, Dunkeswell, to honour the USAAF, US Navy and RAF airmen who served at Dunkeswell Airfield during the Second World War. The commemorative stained‑glass window, designed to honour their courage and sacrifice, will be unveiled on 14 June 2026, coinciding with the annual American Sunday.

Dunkeswell Airfield played a vital role...

Our Power, Our Planet: Cranbrook Celebrates Major Green Milestone

On Earth Day 2026, Cranbrook Town Council is proud to announce the successful completion of its "Roots for the Future" initiative. With a final total of 5,670 trees now firmly rooted across the Cranbrook Country Park, this project stands as a testament to the theme of 'Our Power, Our Planet' , delivering a resilient, carbon-capturing legacy that will protect and power our local ecosystem for...

Local runner reaches halfway mark in EPIC 50 half-marathon challenge

A determined local runner is celebrating an incredible milestone in his fundraising journey for Rowcroft Hospice, having completed the 25th half marathon on Saturday 18 April in his ambitious challenge to run 50 half marathons before turning 50 this October.

Geoff Pring, from Newton Abbot, is marking the halfway point in a 12-month challenge that’s testing both his physical and...

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