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Builder bucks for blood bikes

An organisation that provides a free, out-of-hours transportation service for essential medical supplies for hospitals and hospices in Devon has secured a £1,000 donation from one of the county’s largest housebuilders.

Persimmon Homes has provided financial support to...

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LED Community Leisure recognised as “Unsung Hero” at ‘Hospiscare 40 Club Awards

LED Community Leisure has been honoured with an “Unsung Hero” award by Hospiscare’s 40 Club, recognising four years of dedicated support, fundraising, and community partnership.

Presented at the 40 Club Awards Lunch at The Hall in Exeter, the award celebrates LED Community Leisure’s consistent and meaningful contribution to Hospiscare mission of providing specialist end-of-life care...

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Wet weather but high spirits, as Lustleigh celebrates May Day 2026

On Sunday 3rd May the Dartmoor village of Lustleigh in Devon celebrated the 121st anniversary of May Day* (or Beltane): the oldest continuous celebration of its kind in the South West, and one of the UK’s most famous iterations of this quintessentially British celebration.

Despite the downpours, the day drew large crowds to the picture postcard village of Lustleigh. May Day 2026...

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Cranbrook to Host First eat:Festival Food and Drink Event

eat:Festivals will be hosting a food and drink festival in Cranbrook on Sunday 13 September 2026.

The festival will be happening in the heart of the town, on and surrounding the Tillhouse Road. eat:Festivals are a small social enterprise who have been delivering one day food and drink festivals in towns across the south-west for over 13 years. They are now accepting applications for...

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Former Plymouth School Leader Martin Brook Shortlisted for National Lifetime Achievement Award

Lipson Co-operative Academ y, part of the Ted Wragg Trust , is proud to announce that former headteacher Martin Brook has been shortlisted for the Lifetime Achievement Award in the prestigious Pearson National Teaching Awards 2026.

This national recognition celebrates Martin’s extraordinary contribution to education over nearly four decades, during which he has transformed schools,...

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Plymouth painting and decorating apprentices in battle of brushes

The UK’s largest trade body for the painting and decorating sector has dropped anchor in Plymouth in order to put apprentices in the trade through their paces as part of a nationwide competition.

The Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) challenged apprentices to test their skills, stamina and creativity against their peers from across the region and be in with a chance of...

Devon Landlords warned to guard against deadly legionella

Residential landlords could face heavy fines, and jail time in worst-case scenarios, if they fail to address the risks of legionella in Devon rental properties.

Under the new Renters’ Rights Act landlords could be hit with fines of up to £20,000 if their property is not compliant to regulation or face a custodial sentence if a tenant dies after contracting Legionnaires’ disease....

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Free Fruit & Veg for Schools programme hits more Plymouth schools, as new research finds most children fall short of their five-a-day

Less than 5% of Plymouth children eat their recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables on a typical school day, with 42% of parents saying their child refuses fruit and veg altogether, according to new research from Tesco.

But the findings also show what does work when it comes to getting five a day into kids, with 83% of Plymouth parents and carers saying their child is more...

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Newton Abbot Cadet Selected as High Sheriff of Devon’s Cadet for Prestigious County Role

A cadet from Newton Abbot who attends Teign School , part of West, has been appointed as the High Sheriff of Devon’s Cadet following a highly competitive selection process involving rigorous interviews, leadership assessments, and formal presentations.

The successful cadet, Haydn, was chosen after a demanding selection day designed to identify outstanding young people who demonstrate...

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Devon charities announced as partners for huge weekend of live music

Four Devon-based charities have been selected to be official partners for the county’s biggest music event this summer.

TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham runs for four nights from Thursday June 25 to Sunday June 28, featuring headline shows from vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims, seven-time GRAMMY winner Alanis Morissette and global superstar Lewis Capaldi.

Each night will see a...

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Shaldon Wildlife Trust celebrates international accreditation

Shaldon Wildlife Trust, the small zoo with a big heart, is celebrating this week after officially achieving accreditation from the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA).

The accreditation marks a major milestone for the Trust, placing it within an elite community of the most professionally managed zoos and aquariums across Europe and Western Asia. By becoming an Accredited...

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