Supporting the Plough and North Devon Hospice
The Plough Arts Centre, in conjunction with North Devon Hospice, brings you fantastic entertainment from the many well-known artists who've played at The Plough, recorded just for you! Read more
Features
THE BEAUTY of BUTTERFLIES by Eleanor Ludgate
Eleanor Ludgate has published a beautiful hardback book, full of reproductions of her exquisite watercolours. Read more
Blooming gorgeous at 90
Devon County Show Crafts and Gardens team present 90 stems to former steward to mark her 90th birthday. Read more
SAMA 2020 Ride of Respect Falkland Isle
SAMA 2020 Ride of Respect Falkland Isle A team of three veterans on motor bikes are covering the whole of the UK from Whitley Bay as far south as Buckland Monachorum where they held a service around the commonwealth grave of Cpl Jeremy Smith RM... Read more
Wake up call to keep Covid-19 at bay
Don’t be complacent about COVID-19, it’s right here in Plymouth, right now - that’s the joint message from the city’s director of public health Dr Ruth Harrell and the leader of Plymouth City Council, Councillor Tudor Evans OBE. Read more
MOUNT KELLY DELIGHTED BY ANOTHER YEAR OF EXCELLENT GCSE RESULTS
Mount Kelly pupils have followed recent A Level success with another outstanding set of GCSE results. 50% of all grades awarded were 9-7, almost twice the national figure, and over 99% of all candidates were awarded 9-4. Almost 20% of Mount Kelly pup Read more
Virtual wellbeing festival for schools
Buckfast Abbey’s innovative education team are taking their mental health initiatives online to the nation, with the launch of a virtual wellbeing festival available to primary school pupils across the UK. Called the Take 5 Festival, it’s already... Read more
Emergency powers used to stop camping at Bellever
Following a dramatic increase in fly-camping, Dartmoor National Park Authority is taking decisive action to protect public health, wildlife and nature. The Authority has introduced powers under the Dartmoor Commons Act (1985) to stop large numbers Read more
Bambinos, Tavistock
Bambinos helps our local children to thrive
Children at Bambinos in Tavistock have been enjoying plenty of outdoor activities and a spot of Yoga... Read more
THE BOX OPENS 29 SEPTEMBER
THE BOX - MUSEUM | GALLERY | ARCHIVE OPEN FROM 29 SEPTEMBER FOR GENERAL ADMISSION One of the city’s most transformational projects is announcing a new autumn launch date. Read more
Meadowlands to remain closed, Parklands to re-open
West Devon Borough Council has stepped in to secure leisure facilities in the Borough by providing £97,000, a lifeline of financial support. The interim financial support package from the Council is crucial to safeguard the future leisure provision Read more
Tavistock Dickensian Evening - Cancelled due to COVID-19
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Tavistock BID has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Dickensian Evening scheduled to take place on Friday 4th December. Read more
UK on Cusp of an Almighty Explosion of Summer Colour
UK gardens and green spaces are on the verge of a unique explosion of summer colour as the peak of two flowering seasons combine to create the most dramatic spectacle seen in years, says the UK’s gardening charity, but the best of it could be over in Read more
Urgent works for Plymouth Life Centre
Plymouth’s Life Centre is to remain closed until April 2021, while urgent works are carried out inside the building. The facility has been hugely popular with people of all ages since it opened in 2012, providing a wide range of sports and leisure Read more
The Plough Arts Centre makes sad announcement
The Plough Arts Centre’s Chair, John Eeles has just announced “It is with real sadness and regret that the trustees of The Plough Arts Centre, which is a Registered Charity, have today been forced to issue 'warning of redundancy' notices to our loyal Read more
New app set to take you on a journey through Plymouth’s past
A brand new app featuring self-guided walking trails throughout Plymouth is now available to download, giving visitors and locals alike the chance to explore the city through new eyes and discover more about its complex history. Read more
Visiting Buckfast Abbey
Buckfast Abbey’s famous Lavender Garden once again provides a haven of tranquillity, as the grounds, church and facilities partially re-open to the public for the first time since March. Read more
Forder Valley Link Road reaches major milestone
One of Plymouth’s biggest ever road projects has reached a major milestone. The first steps in the construction of a new 140-metre bridge for the Forder Valley Link Road scheme have begun. Read more
Mount Kelly Awards a Full Bursary to a Bright Pupil from Newham
Mount Kelly an independent boarding school in Tavistock, Devon, has handed a bright East London teen a £63,000 bursary after reading of her heartbreak at missing out on a similar award from another fee-paying school. Read more
Household vans able to use recycling centres this week
Restrictions at Devon’s Recycling Centres are to be eased further this week, with personal vans allowed to bring household waste from Wednesday 24 June. Vans will need to pre-book their visit at three of the county's busiest sites. To ensure the rec Read more
Start-Up Business School Launched
Free Online Business School for Start-Ups launches in West Devon & South Hams. South West Devon entrepreneurs of the future are being offered FREE places on an acclaimed workshop to turn their hobbies and dreams into a business. We have partnered w Read more
Fantastic Video
Here are some fantastic films celebrating our area and people