Calling all churchyards!
Best Churchyard Competition opens for entry. The Devon branch of the countryside charity is once again on the lookout for award-worthy churchyards across the county. ...3 min
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Rare horses transform parkland to wildlife haven
Making space for native trees, butterflies and birds A pair of rare breed horses are helping to take the parkland at the National Trust’s Oxburgh...3 min
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Devon solar farm refused planning
Devon CPRE celebrates decision Plans for a large solar farm on agricultural land in East Devon have been refused following a meeting by local councillors....2 min
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Gainsborough’s Home opens in Suffolk
Childhood home: colossal redevelopment The childhood home of Thomas Gainsborough, one of Britain’s most accomplished and renowned artists, has recently re-opened following a colossal redevelopment. ...5 min
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New director at top theatre
One of the country’s leading theatres is celebrating the appointment of a new Executive Director. Liz King is set to join the Theatre Royal Plymouth...2 min
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ShelterBox Helps Ukrainians in Sub-Zero Temperatures
Deadly threat of winter: fundraising appeal The international disaster relief charity ShelterBox is providing essential aid to the people of Ukraine to help them survive...3 min
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Ancient Woodland Restoration Project
100+ acres set for transformation The National Trust says its largest ancient woodland is set to be restored on a scale rarely seen. More than...4 min
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WEM founder’s mission to get a tux made in just 48 hours
Adventurer’s invitation Intrepid adventurer Mark Hannaford was in the Eastern Himalayas when he found himself in desperate need of a tuxedo. Mark, from Devon, is...3 min
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Shackleton’s Endurance: Polar explorer tells of epic discovery
Conference hears vivid account of discovery Marine archaeologist Mensun Bound gave a vivid account of the discovery of Ernest Shackleton’s legendary ship Endurance at a...4 min
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Churchyard transformed by community wins award
Devon CPRE accolade for Kenton A Devon church on the verge of closure just a few years ago has been named Devon CPRE’s Best Churchyard...5 min
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Conservation: NT’s large scale grassland project
Environmental programme in North Devon An environmental programme designed to help save threatened habitats is being undertaken by The National Trust. The charity says the...5 min
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NASA astronauts talk ‘extreme medicine’
Global conference Three American ‘space doctors’ who between them have clocked up years orbiting Earth are due to touch down in Scotland in November to...3 min
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Devon charity offers a warm space for local people
Cost of living crisis A warm space is being offered for people affected by the cost of living crisis. The initiative to help local people...4 min
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Upcoming artists wow judges
Devon young artists show ‘immense talent’ Seven outstanding paintings of Devon’s coast and countryside show the immense talent of the county’s young artists, say the...4 min
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Derby Dad raises awareness for blood cancer symptoms
Getting checked out Dad of two, Simon Fanning, from Derby, is urging people to get to know symptoms associated with blood cancer following his own...7 min
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Painting Pizzazz for The Hollywood Sign
400 gallons of paint, a team of 10 and two months of work One of America’s most recognisable attractions is set for a glitzy and...3 min
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Shakespearean Tragedy being staged at TRP
Frantic Assembly’s award-winning production of Othello Paranoia, sex and murder are at the heart of Frantic Assembly’s touring production of its award-winning and electrifying take...2 min
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Gainsborough: Childhood home of acclaimed artist opens its doors
Multi-million pound investment into museum and gallery The childhood home of one of Britain’s most revered artists is opening its doors to the public following...4 min
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Tributes paid as four billion people watch The State Funeral
100 international leaders attend the service An estimated global audience of four billion people watched The State Funeral of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. ...2 min
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Multi-million dollar funding for Alcatraz repair work
Iconic Island Tens of millions of dollars is being used to repair Alcatraz which is seen as one of America’s most iconic tourist attractions. The...3 min
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Charity cuts landfill waste with new green initiative
Recycling clothing: protecting the planet and your pocket Protecting the world from needless waste is a goal being set by a Devon charity aiming to...3 min
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Plymouth’s CCC Mortgages – helping clients find their dream home
Getting on the property ladder It’s a Monday morning and well before eight when we arrive at the office CCC Mortgages, a Plymouth based brokerage. ...4 min
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Fisherman’s Friends: The Musical
‘A feel-good, foot-stomping, sea shanty musical’ They were the group of Cornish singers which captured the hearts and minds of people from around the world....8 min
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Teenager paddles more than 120 miles in 10-day charity fundraiser
Thousands of pounds raised for ShelterBox A teenager from Devon is returning to school this week having completed a 200km paddleboard during her summer break...3 min