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Classic British Hotels collection Partners with the Tiverton Hotel in Devon

Classic British Hotels is delighted to announce a major expansion of its curated collection following a new partnership with Crest Hotels Group, including the 69-bedroom Tiverton Hotel in Devon. All nine distinctive properties within the Crest Hotels portfolio have officially joined Classic...

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Cranbrook Gate to Plate Food Festival

Cranbrook Gate to Plate food festival Sunday 13 September in Town Square and Tillhouse Road.

Join us for a delicious day out celebrating great local and regional producers most from within a 30 mile radius of Cranbrook. eat:Festivals and Gate to Plate are putting on a cracking one-day festival that is low cost for the producers to attend – meaning that money goes straight back into...

Alcohol Awareness Week shines a light on drinking habits

Alcohol Awareness Week this year is all about "alcohol and me". Alcohol is often made to feel central to everyday moments – from birthdays and barbeques to celebrations with friends – and this year’s campaign invites everyone to pause and reflect on the role alcohol is playing in their lives.

The campaign running all next week (6 to 12 July), supported by Public Health Devon, aims to...

Plymouth residents honoured for their actions in emergency situations

“It’s not every day you meet people who put aside all fear in emergency situations to help those in need.”

That was the message from Chief Superintendent Alexandra Doughty at a recent awards ceremony in Plymouth, where four members of the public were honoured for acts of bravery when faced with emergency situations.

Rebecca Ferris, Joanne Raw and two other members of the...

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Rowcroft Hospice raises nearly £15k at Live at Powderham concert

Twenty-eight dedicated Rowcroft Hospice volunteers and staff braved soaring temperatures on Friday 26 June to raise an incredible £14,644 during Live at Powderham, where the hospice was proud to be the charity partner for a fabulous performance by Alanis Morissette.

The Rowcroft team spent the evening collecting cash and card donations from thousands of concertgoers at Powderham...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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