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Royal William Yard launches its first literary festival

Popular Plymouth destination, Royal William Yard, is launching its first literary festival this September. Read Write Yap – a play on the site’s initials – is a month-long celebration of reading, writing and spoken word, bringing a programme of events, drop-in activities and...

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Iconic Burgh Island Hotel to host annual Tom Crocker Day event

On Friday 14 August 2026, the Burgh Island Hotel will be hosting its annual Tom Crocker Day community event.

The event will pay tribute to legendary pirate, Tom Crocker, who is famously said to haunt the island’s caves and historic pub, The Pilchard Inn. Both hotel guests and day visitors are welcome to join the festivities, with plenty of food, music, and fun for all ages.

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University Centre South Devon urges local students to look closer to home on A level results day

Young people in South Devon are being urged not to see university and technical education as an either/or choice as record numbers secure higher education places this Results Day.

A record 262,820 UK 18-year-olds have been accepted into university or college, up 3% on last year, while UCAS is expecting record numbers to both secure places through Clearing and apply directly through...

South Devon College students celebrate strong set of A level and T level results

South Devon College students are celebrating their exam results today, with a 99% overall pass rate across A level subjects, and 66% achieving A*–C grades.

The College is marking particularly strong performance in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Business, English Language, Further Maths and Maths, History, Law, Politics, Psychology, RE and Sociology all achieving above the national...

Research highlights charities' positive local impact across Devon

Based on average figures across Devon, 55% of people believe charities have made a positive impact locally, according to analysis of new data. Figures from the Charities Aid Foundation's (CAF) UK Local Giving Report 2026 suggest that, despite ongoing economic uncertainty, people across the county continue to recognise the difference charities make to local life.

The analysis, carried...

Make a day of it at Meldon Wildlife Festival

Get ready to discover the wonders of Dartmoor's birds, insects and mammals as Meldon Wildlife Festival returns for another year. Organised by Dartmoor National Park Authority, the festival is set to be a day-long celebration packed with family activities that celebrate Dartmoor's extraordinary landscapes and the creatures that call it home. Free to attend, Meldon Wildlife Festival once again...

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Visitor Donations Boosts Birdwatching at Seaton Wetlands

East Devon District Council’s Countryside Team is delighted to announce recent improvements to birdwatching facilities at Seaton Wetlands, supported in part by the generosity of a dedicated visitor and the Axe Vale & District Conservation Society.

Rodney Gayor , a regular at the wetlands for over 15 years, spends much of his time immersed in the natural beauty of the reserve,...

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National Highways invests in Devon’s A38 route

National Highways will start work on a series of enhancements along the A38 in Devon next month.

The company is investing more than £10 million in the coming months to:

Refurbish the deteriorating Whitecleave and Mardle viaducts near Buckfastleigh;
Improve drainage systems and enhance safety between Ivybridge and Lee Mill;
Enhance safety with

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So Much for “Fussy Brits”! 10,000 Sardines Devoured in a Day

The South West Sardine Festival returned to Brixham Harbour on Sunday 9th August where more than 3,500 people descended on the quayside for a free, family-friendly celebration of the British sardine. Over 10,000 sardines were grilled over charcoal across 2,500 plates.

If there was any doubt that Britain has a genuine appetite for its own fish, Sunday put it to rest. Britain has a...

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Brand-new £1 million nursery set to open in Cranbrook

A brand-new, purpose-built nursery and pre-school will open in Cranbrook, on the outskirts of Exeter, in September.

The Little Pioneers Cranbrook nursery, located on Elm Drive, will open following an £1 million investment by owners, OurCoop, the UK’s largest independent co-operative Society, and offers 100 spaces for children aged from three months to five years.

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Lympstone Manor Celebrates Record-Breaking Celebration of Speed

Lympstone Manor has celebrated another record-breaking Celebration of Speed, with attendance increasing by 18% on 2025 and an incredible £33,000 raised for charity during the annual festival of motoring, music and gastronomy.

The Celebration of Speed has become a signature event for Lympstone Manor, reflecting Michael Caines' lifelong passion for motorsport and creating a unique...

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