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Public urged to put safety first as essential cliff works close Sidmouth seafront paths

East Devon District Council is urging residents and visitors to put their safety first and strictly follow path closures currently in place along Sidmouth seafront, as essential cliff works continue.

A recent cliff inspection identified a large crack in a wall structure above the Millennium Walkway. The cobblestone wall has had a crack behind it for some time, however professional...

Earn While You Learn: New Education Foundation Degree Launches in Devon

A powerful new partnership between the Centre for the Children’s Workforce and the Ted Wragg Trust is opening the door to life-changing career progression for people working with children across Devon.

A brand new two-year Foundation Degree, now open for expressions of interest, has been created specifically for professionals already supporting children who want to build their...

Beloved community centre aims to go ‘from grey to green’ in 24 hours 

Residents will come together on Saturday 21 March to enhance a popular local centre’s outdoor space, thanks to support from Plymouth and South Devon Community Forest.

The Mount Wise Neighbourhood Centre is a much-loved hub for the Devonport community, serving as home for the local Baptist church, children’s play groups, and youth clubs

But with the centre’s appearance...

Landmark new exhibition opens at THG

A major new exhibition has opened at Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) in Honiton, Devon.

The exhibition offers a unique opportunity to view the work of leading figurative artists, both contemporary and historic.

The works in 'Looking for Appearance' reflect the artists’ personal ideas and processes exploring visual appearances.

THG has secured important historic works...

A plea to dog owners - help prevent livestock worrying and protect wildlife this breeding season

Dog walkers visiting Bodmin Moor are being reminded to keep their dogs on leads until 31 July to help protect ground-nesting birds and other wildlife during breeding season.

To help spread the word about responsible dog walking on the Moor, two local engagement sessions were held earlier this month.

Police joined members of the St Cleer and District Commoners Association at...

We Stand Together: Good Vibes Rollercoaster Launches Debut Single with Star Line-Up

Join the Good Vibes Rollercoaster in a celebration of freedom, play and endless summers, as the new rock ‘n’ roll collective launches today with its infectious debut single, “We Stand Together!”, available on Spotify and Apple Music.

The collective draws together a stellar roll call of musicians that includes Darrin Mooney ( Primal Scream, Gary Moore ), Jonathan Noyce ( Jethro Tull,...

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Security Experts Warn of Rising Tide in South West Jewellery Heists Caused by Tensions in the Gulf

Record Levels of Robberies in 2026 Expected to Increase

The dramatic rise in the price of gold, turbo charged by recent events in the Gulf, is in danger of leading to increased levels of high-end jewellery and watch shop robberies in the South West, warns Exeter-based security expert UK Protection. 

The warning comes on the back of new intelligence from industry body SaferGems, which...

Oddfellows Sunday Lunch Brings Friendship to the Table

Members of the Oddfellows Friendly Society from Plymouth’s ‘Pride of the West’ branch continue to celebrate friendship and community through their popular Sunday lunch gatherings, held every few weeks at venues across the region.

The events, which bring members together in a relaxed and welcoming setting, have become a cherished tradition for the group. Far more than simply a meal,...

Totnes musicians unite for Rowcroft fundraiser in memory of local resident

A group of well-known South Devon musicians are coming together on 25th March 2026 at the Barrel House Ballroom in Totnes for a special fundraising concert in memory of much-loved local singer Sue Bradshaw. The aim of the event, titled “Friends in Harmony”, is simple: to have fun, give the audience a great night out, and raise money for Rowcroft Hospice.

Sue Bradshaw was a familiar...

Great British Fibre Festival Returns to Coldharbour Mill with Celebration of British Wool and Heritage Crafts

A celebration of British wool, heritage fibres and traditional textile crafts will take place in Mid Devon this year as the Great British Fibre Festival returns to Coldharbour Mill, Uffculme, near Cullompton, on bank Holiday Weekend of 30th/31st May 2026.

Set within one of the UK’s oldest surviving working woollen mills, the one-day festival will bring together farmers, fibre...

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