Forever Young | leave the world outside for a slapstick, silly, whimsy piece of fun
Forever Young is a wonderfully observed, fabulously performed slapstick, silly, whimsy piece of fun at the Exeter Northcott to escape into
Unapologetically niche | FOLDE Dorset regional indie bookshop winner
FOLDE Dorset is the South West regional indie bookshop of the year winner. But can its niche-ness bag top prize?
South Devon farmers design proposal for UK’s first Basic Income for Farmers pilot
A community-led process from farmers, growers and food producers in South Devon have a proposal for a Basic Income for Farmers pilot
Exeter Community Alcohol Partnership | national award for alcohol harm project
Exeter Community Alcohol Partnership has won an award for its innovative work educating 18-25s about alcohol harm
Exeter Councillors call on Persimmon Homes to reopen Priory Park play area
The Priory Park play area in Exeter has been closed for a while. Exeter councillors are asking why. Here's the latest
Smalltown Boy | the joy you can find in sadness and small towns
Smalltown Boy peers into grief with subtlety, authenticity and strength, and an honesty that just makes you want to sing
A spring bouquet | Ambrosian Strings at St Marychurch, Torquay
Revitalising, renewing and refreshing, Ambrosian Strings welcomed spring with fizz and force. James Banyard saw sighs with delight
Young conservationists restore habitats on Berry Head
Young conservationists from Torquay Academy have put skills and knowledge into action while working hard to restore habitats on Berry Head
Dr John Cooper Clarke in Exmouth
Literary phenomenon and British cult hero - Dr John Cooper Clarke - will be making a rare appearance in Exmouth
Plymouth teachers urged to apply for fully funded parliamentary programme
The UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador Programme is a fully funded course in the heart of UK democracy. Plymouth teachers listen up, says Luke
Protest as Chick-fil-A opens first London restaurant
As Chick-fil-A opened its first London outlet, it refused to enter into a dialogue with Peter Tatchell about its history of anti-LGBT funding
South West Water admits criminal offence over Devon parasite outbreak (via the Guardian)
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Lovely to see @theprsd.bsky.social pick up on our press release about the South West Shakespeare Festival www.theprsd.co.uk/2026/02/25/s... Early-bird tickets available now www.lightbearlane.org/shakespeare @exetercathedral.bsky.social @exetercityoflit.bsky.social @dexinst.bsky.social #Shakespeare
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Eyes and Ears along the coast | dedication of Teignmouth Coastwatch Volunteers celebrated
MP Martin Wrigley has paid tribute to the vital work of the National Coastwatch Institution volunteers at the Teignmouth Coastwatch Station
Why Devon businesses struggle with international paperwork
For Devon businesses international paperwork can be a real hurdle to ambition. Here's why, and what can be done to ease their journey
Smalltown Boy | explosive tale of belonging, identity and community
Set in Cornwall, Smalltown Boy travels a world from grief to explore explosive and authentic storytelling in the medium of drag
The world’s first sound-free concert | hearing turned on its head
What is music without sound? Make some noise for the world's first sound-free concert, a deep body experience that turns inclusion on its head
Day of the Dude | Totnes Dudeist Priest Mama Tokus wants to remind you!
Day of the Dude is coming and Dudeist Mama Tokus is keen to remind you and let you know about all the Dude stuff she gets up to
Things Fall | playfulness and unruliness, serenity and beauty
Things Fall at the Exeter Phoenix is an exhibition that teeters between playfulness and serenity. Mike Puleston is going back... again
Plymouth gets its first Reform representative as indie councillor defects
Steven Ricketts was elected as an environmentally-minded Independent. Now he's jumped to become the city's first Reform councillor
“People laughed at me when I was seriously ill” | Lisa shares her story to raise awareness on Rare Disease Day
Rare Disease Day raises awareness of lesser-known conditions and the impact they can have on individuals and their loved ones
Funding for our libraries from Devon County Council will INCREASE following our budget yesterday.
This is thanks to our team's hard work and commitment to libraries.
It's clear libraries are valuable community and learning spaces - we want to ensure they're on as sustainable a footing as possible.
Fabulous! Last year's event was full of joy, energy and great music. Nice one! 🤩
After the huge success of our @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social fundraiser last year we decided to do another!
Join us on Fri 1st May at The Barrel House Ballroom, Totnes.
Let’s make a difference to grassroots music venues once again! Thanks to Tracie for continuing to believe and all bands involved. X
All for Your Delight | “theatre belongs at the heart of community life”
All For Your Delight, mixes music, comedy, magic, roller-skating, and audience participation, in the essence of golden-age variety
Shaking it up | new South West Shakespeare Festival
There's a new Shakespeare Festival in the South West, with something for everyone to get into. Lightbear Lane explain
