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Search is on for tattoo studios to hold flash days for needy moggies

This ‘kitten season’ tattoo studios across the South West as well as tattoo fans of all ages are being called on to celebrate their dedication to cats and body art by hosting tattoo-focused days during July to raise money for local needy moggies.

Cats Protection has seen a number of...

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The Complete Guide to Managing Your Family Budget During Rising Living Costs

Managing a family budget can feel increasingly challenging during periods of rising living costs. With everyday essentials becoming more expensive, many households are working harder than ever to balance income and outgoings while still maintaining a good standard of living. The good news is that with a structured approach, a bit of discipline, and regular check-ins on spending, it’s entirely...

Plymouth kayaking club joins national sport welfare campaign

A paddlesport club in Plymouth that uses the healing power of the water to support people’s mental health and wellbeing is being celebrated as part of a national campaign highlighting the free welfare and safeguarding support available to sports clubs across England.

The Active Partnerships Network has launched Sport Welfare in Action; together for safer sport, a national campaign...

School staff walk 26 Miles for Smiles

On Saturday 16th of May, all of the staff who work at Clyst Hydon set off from school at 7am to embark on a marathon of a walk to raise money to support the children at Clyst Hydon Primary School.

They were ready to walk '26 miles for smiles' from 'Hydon to Horizon', leaving Clyst Hydon, walking to Sidmouth beach and then all the way back again to end at the 'Five Bells' pub in Clyst...

Sidmouth Folk Festival Returns on 31 July, Could Be Bigger than Ever

Down in East Devon, for one whole week, Sidmouth will transform into an all-in festival that celebrates the traditions of the old ways. A major draw for the seaside town since its arrival in 1955, it has evolved tremendously since its original founding as a folk dancing event.

In 2026, the Sidmouth Folk Festival will still feature dancing, but also a craft and music village, plenty...

Exeter Businesses Invited to City-Wide Litter Pick for Employee Ownership (EO) Day

Four employee-owned businesses in Exeter are inviting organisations across the city to join them for a litter pick to celebrate EO Day on Friday 19 June.

Absolute PR and Marketing , Coastal Recycling , Market Carpets and Stephens Scown are organising The Big EO Clean Up 2026, encouraging businesses of all sizes to step out of the workplace and help clean up Exeter’s streets and shared...

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All aboard the Freedom Boat Club

A Devon-based boat club says more people across Devon are turning away from traditional ownership in favour of flexible memberships that offer access to the sea without the expense and upkeep of owning a vessel.

Freedom Boat Club, which operates from Beacon Quay in Torquay Harbour, has reported growing interest as rising maintenance costs, storage fees and insurance bills make...

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Devon BMX Ace Targets World Championship Glory

Callum Chard-Maple is a BMX rider who clearly has the talent to match his big ambition to be a World Champion.

Just 20 years old, he already has a wealth of experience. He started racing when he was four years old and over the next 16 years has accumulated a stack of national age-group race successes.

Callum not only races for Tiverton Tornadoes, whose home track is in one...

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Call for more volunteer road wardens in Devon as scheme marks 10th anniversary

It’s 10 years since Devon County Council rolled out its community road warden scheme across the county, and to mark the milestone, councillors have issued a rallying cry for new recruits to come forward.

Volunteer Road Wardens are supported by the County Council to organise and carry out minor work in their local community such as weed clearance, grass cutting, sign cleaning, and...

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Mid Devon GAC host concert with Crediton Strummers

On Saturday 4 July at 7.00pm Mid Devon Good Afternoon Choir welcome the Crediton Strummers as their special guests for a concert at Crediton Congregational Church, High Street, Crediton EX17 3LF to raise funds for Force cancer charity.

The choir is part of a family of 30 fun and friendly, Mixed-voice Community Good Afternoon Choirs with 1,000 singers who “sing in the afternoon”...

Paralysed former jockey’s lifeline stolen in devastating car theft

An urgent appeal has been launched after the stolen car of former jockey and wheelchair tennis player Sarah Gaisford containing specialist equipment crucial to her independence and sporting career.

The car is a blue VW Golf Estate R-Line 1.5 eTSI , registration number WF25 SDO.

Sarah, from Buckfastleigh, was paralysed from the chest down following a devastating racing fall...

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