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Local community helps plant a new woodland

A new woodland has been planted at Stover Country Park as part of the Restoring Stover Park project, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The three-year project was recently completed, having restored historic features, improved Stover Lake, upgraded paths...

Find World Book Day costumes for free in Devon libraries

Libraries Unlimited is partnering with Recycle Devon to bring World Book Day costume swap rails to 15 libraries in Devon. World Book Day 2026 is Thursday, 5th March and library swap rails are running from 16th February to 8th March. Customers are invited to donate outgrown, unwanted children’s costumes in good, wearable condition. Costumes will be available to take home for free!

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FORCE Cancer Charity Teams Up with Tozers for Free Will-Writing Week

This March, why not make or update your Will as part of FORCE Cancer Charity’s Make Your Will Week, taking place 2nd - 6th March 2026.

Leading local solicitors Tozers, with branches in Exeter, Teignmouth and Newton Abbot, are supporting the week by offering their Will‑writing services free of charge in exchange for a donation to FORCE.

Rachael Morley from Tozers Solicitors...

Dinan Way scheme progressing but slowed by wet weather

Work on the Dinan Way extension in Exmouth is being hampered by the ongoing heavy rain, but progress is continuing to be made.

The new Hulham Road roundabout, developed as part of the scheme, was surfaced last week. Road markings and high friction surfacing are still to be added.

From today (Monday 16 February) to Tuesday 24 February, there will be overnight closures on the...

Handel’s Solomon comes to Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Philharmonic Choir’s Lord Mayor’s concert this spring is a not-to-be-missed musical event, and a first for EPC. On Saturday 14 March 2026 the choir and four soloists will sing Handel's majestic oratorio Solomon , a work not known to have been performed in Exeter Cathedral since its composition in 1748.

High drama, rich orchestration and some of Handel’s most exquisite choral...

Spring into Action and Get Ready to Move, Torbay!

From today (16 February 2026) workplaces across Torbay are invited to join the free Torbay on the Move Active Workplace Challenge 2026—a free, fun and motivational month long activity challenge running from 2 March to 30 March 2026.

If you are over 18 and work in Torbay, this is your chance to step, wheel, run, cycle or move in any way you choose while boosting your wellbeing and...

Plymouth hospitals backed by local housebuilder

One of Plymouth’s most popular builders has donated £3,000 to the city’s hospitals.

Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon marked the payment to Plymouth Hospitals Charity at Derriford Hospital alongside the Council’s Cabinet Member for Health & Adult Social Care, Cllr Mary Aspinall, as part of its Community Champions scheme.

Plymouth Hospitals Charity helps to...

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Five Simple Things to Do This Spring to Feel More Organised

Spring often brings a natural urge to reset. As the days get longer and routines start to shift, many people take the opportunity to clear clutter, refresh their homes and get organised for the months ahead. If you’re looking for simple, manageable ways to welcome the season, here are five easy things to do this spring that can make everyday life feel a little calmer and more intentional....

Two Wheels Unite: OBM Motorcycles Power Plymouth Gladiators’ 2026 Campaign

Plymouth Gladiators Speedway are delighted to confirm that OBM Motorcycles have been secured as the club’s main sponsor for the 2026 season, marking an exciting new chapter for the club.

Earlier this year, OBM Motorcycles were impacted by a highly publicised incident in which valuable vintage speedway motorcycles were stolen while in transit to a prestigious classic motorcycle...

Can you give a loving home to two loved-up cats this Valentine’s Day?

This Valentine’s Day, open your heart and your home to two beautiful cats, Ninja and Rosie.

Best friends Ninja and Rosie have been searching for a new forever home for over four months. Described as affectionate and gentle, this pair of two-year-old cats are looking for a home together.

Rosie adores her cat tree, finding snug hidey holes and jumping up to impossibly high...

Blundell’s School Celebrates Rare Double ‘Significant Strength’ Recognition in ISI Inspection

Blundell’s School is proud to announce the outcome of its Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspection, conducted in December 2025, which confirmed that the school is fully compliant in all areas and, in an exceptional achievement, identified two significant strengths in its provision.

A significant strength is defined by ISI as an exceptional feature of a school’s provision...

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