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A fascinating collection of clocks and barometers assembled by a man captivated by mechanical workings will be auctioned in Chilcotts Auctioneers November 15 sale.

It took three days to remove the entire collection and bring it to Chilcotts, where it has been carefully packed away in several of the auction house’s store rooms ready for cataloguing.

The collector collecting in...

At 4.30am on Saturday 6 September, Matt Kemp, 45, from Tavistock was eating breakfast, getting ready to start the Dartmoor in a Day 50km Ultra shortly after sunrise. Matt took on the off-road challenge in aid of Muscular Dystrophy UK , the leading charity for more than 110,000 people in the UK living with one of over 60 muscle wasting conditions. Inspired by his dad Paul, 70, who lives with...

A new grant scheme, designed with help from the voluntary sector, to effectively meet local communities’ needs, will fund small community projects across East Devon, and community buildings in rural areas.

The fund was given the go-ahead at East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 29 October 2025, and the opening date for the first window of applications will...

The 'spooktacular' Plymouth Safe Bus team are gearing up for a busy Halloween and will make sure those on a night out get the support they might need – no tricks just treatments.

The mobile treatment centre bus is usually parked at Derrys Cross in the city on Saturday nights from 10pm until 4am on Sundays but will also be available this Friday to help people in the city and make sure...