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Plymouth housebuilder’s financial boost for local cadets

Persimmon Homes has donated £1,000 to the Mutley Detachment of Devon Army Cadets Force (ACF).

The housebuilder’s Cornwall & West Devon business made the contribution as part of its Community Champions programme after the local group applied for funding to make IT improvements for its 30 recruits.

The ACF offers young people far more than just adventure – it provides life...

From Devon to California - The Donkey Sanctuary’s close link with TV’s Donkey King

The star of hit TV series Donkey King says The Donkey Sanctuary was the place to visit to help him learn the ‘gold standard in donkey care’.

Former media executive Ron King co-founded Oscar’s Place Adoption Center and Sanctuary in 2021, and now viewers can follow their exploits in the new ABC show - Donkey King.

Ron first visited The Donkey Sanctuary in East Devon with some...

RAW named PR Agency of the Year at Roxhill Media Awards 2026

Specialist food and drink PR agency RAW has been named ‘PR Agency of the Year’ at the 2026 Roxhill Media Awards, following a rigorous judging process led by senior national journalists.

Founded in 2011 and based in Devon, RAW is celebrating 15 years in business this year. The judges of the award commented: “This agency has been named PR Company of the Year for consistently delivering...

How Devon fitness communities are uniting through personalised printed sportswear

Devon has long been associated with an active, outdoor way of life. From coastal paths and moorland trails to independent gyms and community sports halls, fitness in the county is deeply tied to its landscape and local culture. Whether it’s early morning runs along the seafront, weekend trail races on Dartmoor, or group training sessions in village halls, movement is often as much about...

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Lawyers swap courtroom for wheelchair rugby court as West Country Hawks spread their wings

Solicitors from Enable Law swapped briefing papers for battle‑ready wheelchairs when they joined an action‑packed wheelchair rugby session in Plymouth.

Enable Law partner Michelle Biddulph and solicitor Katherine Moyse left the office behind to take part in a lively taster session run by the West Country Hawks Wheelchair Rugby Club.

It allowed them to experience first‑hand...

Fundraising cheque for Hospiscare

Community spirit sees Otter raise £42,000 for Hospiscare

Otter Garden Centres in Ottery St Mary has announced it raised a total of £42,170 for local charity Hospiscare during 2025, revealed at a special thank-you event for volunteers.

The Festive Adventure in December raised £27,826 towards this total. Now in its second year, this magical Christmas experience gave children the chance to peek inside Mrs Claus’s kitchen, join animated...

Plymouth Minibus Operator Launches ‘Miles That Matter’ Campaign to Support Local Charities

A Plymouth-based minibus operator has launched a new community initiative aimed at giving something back to local charities and the people they support.

DAn Travel, a small independent transport provider, has introduced Miles That Matter , a year-long campaign offering free day-trip transport to charities across Plymouth and the surrounding areas.

As part of the initiative,...

The Donkey Sanctuary among readers’ favourites in regional awards

The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth has added to its tally of recent awards by picking up two more, this time in the 2025 Primary Times Star Awards.

The popular free family attraction in East Devon, which is home to around 200 resident donkeys, scooped the Best Half Day Out award, and runner up in the Best Value for Money category, as voted by readers of the Devon edition of the Primary...

Bovey Castle named Devon’s best large hotel for the third year running

The hotel took home gold for ‘Large Hotel of the Year’ at the Devon Tourism Awards, and also achieved bronze for Resort Wedding Venue of the Year.

The Devon Tourism Awards celebrate the best tourism attractions, venues and activities the region has to offer. Successful businesses are then fast tracked into the South West Tourism Excellence Awards , and could then reach the national...

Out with the old! Here's how you can part-exchange your home in Devon

A Devon housebuilder is hosting a special event to help homebuyers in the region move up the property ladder with ease.

House hunters in Devon looking to move in 2026 are invited to David Wilson’s Barum Knoll development, in Barnstaple on Saturday 7 February from 11am-3pm, where they can talk to the experts about how to part exchange their current property.

The popular...

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