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Devon County Council and Libraries Unlimited have welcomed a £200,000 funding award for Devon’s libraries announced by the UK Government today (Tuesday 14 April). The investment is part of the government’s Arts Everywhere Fund which is administered and delivered by Arts Council England on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. This programme is made of three funds, with Devon...

Comedy legend John Cleese visited Torquay for the first time in 55 years for the Gala Opening of 'Fawlty Towers - The Play' at the Princess Theatre this evening (Tuesday 14 April).

Torquay is widely known as the inspiration behind the much-loved BBC comedy which 50 years on comes to life on stage holding a special place in the history of Fawlty Towers.

The production stars...

The public will be able to visit four stunning gardens at farms on Exmoor this summer where they can learn more about local farming and wildlife while helping to raise money for charity.

The gardens in Brendon, North Devon, are some of the farms that date back to the 17th century, with holdings in the area recorded in the Domesday Book.

One of the gardens, at Brendon Barton...

After a season that has delivered shocks, big crowds and standout moments, Exeter Racecourse brings things to a close on Friday 17 April with its most anticipated social fixture, Heavitree Brewery Ladies Night.

The Devon track has not been short of headlines this season. Trainer Nigel Hawke grabbed attention with a remarkable 300-1 winner, one of those results that reminds racegoers...