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On a Wednesday afternoon in Torbay, the bingo halls that survived the last decade are still doing what they have always done. Numbers are being called, cards are being marked, and a quiet murmur of conversation passes between rounds. Not many other seaside entertainment categories in Devon can say the same.

Bingo has held on in Devon's coastal towns in a way that arcades, traditional...

The RSPCA is renewing its appeal for people to not forget wildlife as another heatwave brings soaring temperatures across many parts of the country.

The renewed appeal follows a previous bout of hot weather which saw the RSPCA experience its busiest day of the year, on 24 June, with 4,135 calls from members of the public concerned about animals. And now, amid its Summer of Kindness...

Caremark, one of the UK’s leading home care providers, has announced that Torquay United Community Sports Trust has been shortlisted for a £3,000 grant through its UK-wide Community Care Fund, with the final winners now set to be decided by public vote.

The charity, which provides inclusive sports and activity opportunities for all ages and abilities, has been selected as the South...

New analysis of Charity Commission data by Ansvar Insurance has highlighted the significant contribution made by Devon's smallest charities, with 2,525 micro-charities supporting causes across the region.

The figures also show that 74 new micro-charities – organisations with an annual income of less than £25,000 – were registered during 2025, reflecting continued interest in community-...