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30,000 passengers and counting - Devon night bus proves major success!

Devon & Cornwall Police, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Stagecoach and partners are celebrating the continued success of the Devon night bus service, which has now carried more than 30,000 passengers home safely since launching in December 2023.

Running on Saturday nights across key routes in Devon, the night bus offers a safe, reliable journey home for a...

Totnes Fringe Festival: One Week To Go. Plan Your Visit with the Festival’s Creative Director

With just one week to go until Totnes Fringe Festival 2026, the Fringe Festival's Creative Director Danielle McIlven shares some of her picks for the weekend from the packed Fringe programme of theatre, comedy, cabaret, spoken word and performance.

Running from 9–12 July, the Festival will bring more than 70 performances to venues across Totnes. Dannielle said:

"Coming to a...

How Is Devon's Bingo Culture Changing?

From the seaside halls of the English Riviera to the community venues in Exeter and Plymouth, Bingo has been a part of Devon life for generations.

However, over the last 10 years or so, we’ve seen a decline. Bingo culture is changing, and traditional halls are generally getting a lot less popular.

The Days of the Packed Hall

Exeter’s city-centre hall on North Street was one...

Playground Arts invites the community to help keep creativity alive through UNWIPED

Devon based Playground Arts invites the community to help keep creativity alive through UNWIPED , its growing Young People's Theatre and an inspiring summer of creativity

As Playground Arts CIC prepares to take over The Mansion in Totnes as part of this year's Totnes Fringe Festival , the organisation is inviting the community to experience its bold new production UNWIPED , support its...

Public engagement event to share next stage of Budleigh Salterton Beach and Cliff Management Plan

The next stage of public engagement for the Budleigh Salterton beach and cliff management plan will take place in July, with a public engagement event for residents and interested members of the community.

The event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 22 July from 4.30pm to 7pm. It will be held at The Public Hall, Station Road, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6RJ.

The project...

The inaugural Edward Capern Festival took place on Devon Day in Heanton Punchardon

Success of debut Edward Capern Festival and 'Postman Poet' competition

Devon’s first Edward Capern Festival honouring the ‘Postman Poet of North Devon’ looks set to become an annual event in the village of Heanton Punchardon, following its successful launch on Devon Day (Thursday, 4 June 2026).

The two-day festival, sponsored by Devon CPRE, the charity that works to protect and celebrate Devon’s countryside, resulted in a sell-out first night of poetry...

Devon MP Sir Geoffrey Cox addresses a public meeting in Torrington about the proposed Devon Data Cen

Incredulity at plans for a massive AI data centre in the Devon countryside

Devon CPRE and residents in the north of the county have reacted with incredulity this week as details have emerged about proposals for an 850-acre AI data campus, together with associated battery storage, on farmland between Great Torrington, Huntshaw and Weare Giffard.

The proposals were presented by Xlinks, the company behind the stalled Morocco-UK Power Project, at a public meeting...

Torbay Street Pastors thank police for vital funding to help support safe nights out

Torquay Neighbourhood Police Team has secured £3,000 from the Home Office hotspot policing fund to support the important work of Torbay Street Pastors as they continue to help people who are on a night out.

The money, from a government problem solving fund, will be used by the small charity to buy essential supplies to keep their van stocked with important items such as water, hot...

Westbank's Katie Elliott, centre, with the supportive team at Nettl

Westbank at 40 supports 40,000 people and celebrates with a new fundraising campaign

Westbank Community Health and Care is marking its 40th anniversary with a milestone achievement - supporting 40,000 Devonians on their journey to improved health, wellbeing and community connection.

During a celebratory year for the award-winning charity, Westbank is providing a lifeline to more people than ever before through a diverse range of community-based services. These include...

Brass Bands Unite for Free Music Festival and Global Live Stream

Bandamonium Devon 2026: 30 Brass Bands Unite for Massive Free Music Festival and Global Live Stream, 24th-26th July 2026.

Sponsored by Geneva Instruments Devon’s premier brass music celebration, Bandamonium, returns this year with its biggest lineup to date, featuring 30 spectacular brass bands in a day of non-stop musical performances. In a passionate commitment to keeping live music...

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