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The Travelling Auctioneers is coming to Devon

Hit BBC daytime show, The Travelling Auctioneers , is back filming for a new series – and Devon is next on the show’s list of filming locations.

A thrilling auction is set to take place at 11am on Tuesday 25 August at Atkins Auctions in Axminster, with a number of exciting pieces set to go under the gavel. TV producers are looking for locals to come along on the day and take part....

A new chapter begins as retirement community takes shape in Devon

A major milestone has been reached as work begins on Papermaker House , Devon’s newest retirement community, with the Mayor joining celebrations at a special brick-laying ceremony.

Ivybridge Town Mayor Cllr Phillip Dredge attended the ceremony to celebrate the progress of the development, taking the opportunity to tour the site and learn more about the plans for Papermaker House and...

Residents back Woodbury Neighbourhood Plan with overwhelming support

Residents in Woodbury have overwhelmingly backed a neighbourhood plan that will help shape future development in the parish for years to come.

More than 90% of voters supported the Woodbury Neighbourhood Plan in a referendum held last month, giving the community a strong mandate to influence planning decisions in the area.

The plan, which has been drawn up by a local...

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Countryside visitors urged to help prevent devastating wildfires in heatwave

The RSPCA is urging people enjoying the countryside during the summer holidays to take extra care to prevent wildfires, which can have a devastating impact on wildlife

With schools closed and more people heading outdoors during the rising temperatures, the animal welfare charity is reminding countryside day-trippers and holiday-makers that simple actions can help prevent fires from...

Torquay Parkinson's communities invited to try new Pickleball and Petanque event

People living with Parkinson’s in Torquay and the surrounding areas of Devon are being invited to join a new Pickleball event which is aiming to help more local communities live well with the condition.

When : Monday 31 August from 10am

Where : Torquay Tennis Club, Belgrave Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5HP

Delivered by the team from Torquay Tennis Club, the event is...

Devon's EV infrastructure gets a boost as three National Trust sites go live 

Visitors to some of Devon’s most popular National Trust destinations can now enjoy a more seamless and sustainable experience, following the installation of new, high-specification electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs across multiple sites.

Through a partnership between the National Trust and RAW Charging, new EV infrastructure has been introduced at a trio of sites – Castle Drogo,...

Skechers opens new concept store at Drake Circus

Drake Circus has opened the doors to a new Skechers store, which welcomed its first shoppers on Wednesday (12th August).

The 3,700 sq. ft concept store is located on New George Street, next to Ann Summers, where shoppers can discover the global brand’s latest footwear, combining on-trend style with all-day comfort, as well as a wide selection of apparel and accessories.

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Six new affordable homes completed in East Devon village

Six households have recently moved into a new home, following the completion of an affordable development in an area of natural outstanding beauty.

The homes have been developed by Teign Housing, a Newton Abbot-based housing association, following years of work by local residents through the Upper Coly Valley Community Land Trust. All six homes have been let at social rent and...

Steam Engine That Inspired Thomas' Oliver set for Long Awaited Return to the Tracks

A steam locomotive that inspired one of the best-loved characters in The Railway Series and Thomas & Friends is moving ever closer to a long-awaited return to service at the South Devon Railway.

Great Western Railway tank engine No. 1420, widely recognised as one of the inspirations behind Oliver the Great Western Engine, has entered the final stages of an extensive overhaul...

Devon volunteer selected to represent UK at global Scouts event

Vicki Russell from Barnstable has been selected to represent the UK as part of a team delivering the World Scout Jamboree in Poland in 2027.

Set in the heart of Central Europe, Vicki will work alongside Scouts from nearly every country in the world, helping to deliver a truly international experience and share skills for life on a global stage.

Held every four years in a...

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