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Be a hero for animals: RSPCA Week returns

The public is invited to join the fun this June - as RSPCA Week returns, with the chance for every animal lover to get involved with new challenges, pet-themed bake-offs, and inspiring ways to make a paws-itive, life-changing impact for animals in...

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Local Conservation Charity Defies Odds with Rare Lemur Quadruplets

Shaldon Wildlife Trust is celebrating an extraordinary "baby boom" following the birth of four critically endangered red-ruffed lemurs. The quadruplets, born on May 4th to mother Eka and father Nero, represent a significant milestone for the small Devon-based charity and for the European breeding programme.

While twins are common for this species, quadruplets are an incredible rarity...

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.Butterfly Lodge Six Steps champions L-R Jo Mason, Michelle Fletcher, Clare Sinclair, Ivy Ramkishun

Butterfly Lodge proves commitment to quality care to the end

For the fifth time running a team of dedicated colleagues at specialist dementia care home Butterfly Lodge in Plymouth have had their accreditation renewed in recognition of the excellence of their end-of-life (EOL) care in accordance with St Luke’s Hospice Six Steps + programme.

The four colleagues who champion the Six Steps + programme at Butterfly Lodge are service manager Clare...

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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 tattoo studios over the past two years create dedicated flash days to raise money for its cat rehoming...

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White Stuff opens new upgraded store at Drake Circus

Fashion and lifestyle brand White Stuff has opened its new store at Drake Circus, bringing a refreshed shopping experience to Plymouth. The move sees the retailer relocate from its former home on New George Street, introducing customers to a new setting for its unique, in-house designed collections.

Located on the Upper Mall, the new store offers White Stuff’s womenswear, menswear,...

Oddfellows Southern Conference Hailed a Major Success as Torquay Hosts Thriving Regional Event

Members of the Oddfellows Friendly Society from across the South West have returned from Torquay following a highly successful three day regional conference.

Deputies from Redruth, Truro and Plymouth joined others from across the large Southern Group for a packed programme of meetings, discussions and social events based in a seafront hotel which was able to accommodate and cater for...

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Our Freedom: Then and Now – National Exhibition Comes to Exeter in June

Libraries Unlimited is delighted to announce that Our Freedom: Then and Now, a major UK-wide exhibition marking 80 years since the end of the Second World War, will be on display at Exeter Library from 15 June to 10 July 2026.

Developed by Future Arts Centres in partnership with Open Eye Gallery and Libraries Connected, and supported by public funding from Arts Council England, the...

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Start the bray with the dawn chorus

The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth is not only home to hundreds of friendly donkeys, it’s alive with the sound of birdsong, and visitors are being offered the chance to enjoy the dawn chorus under the expert guidance of one of its ecology officers.

The Wildlife Walk and Breakfast on 9 June offers people the chance to discover the early-morning bird life across the sanctuary, set...

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South Devon College celebrate annual apprenticeship awards

South Devon College celebrated nine years of excellence at its annual Apprenticeship Awards event recently.

Apprentices, employers, families and friends filled the Torbay Suite at The Imperial Hotel in Torquay for an evening of celebration and recognition for the people and organisations driving apprenticeships across the region.

Among those recognised on the night was Felix...

Dawlish couple celebrate wedding day at Rowcroft Hospice

A deeply heartfelt celebration took place on Tuesday 19 May at Rowcroft Hospice, as Keiandra Foote and Jeff Coombs were married surrounded by close family, friends and the hospice team who helped make the day possible.

Keiandra is currently receiving specialist care in Rowcroft’s Inpatient Unit, and the couple chose to hold their wedding there, in a place where they have been...

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GB baseball stars coming to Exeter

Women’s baseball players from across the region will descend on Exeter next month for a special tournament celebrating the growth of the sport and encouraging more women and girls to get involved.

The event, organised by Exeter Baseball Club, takes place at Winslade Park on Saturday, June 13 and will feature players from the South West Serpents alongside members of the current...

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