Totnes musicians unite for Rowcroft fundraiser in memory of local resident A group of well-known South Devon musicians are coming together at the Barrel House Ballroom in Totnes for a special fundraising concert in memory of much-loved local singer Sue Bradshaw.  The aim of the event, titled…

Prejudice. Pressure. Persistence. How to kill a mocking bird Warmth and humanity runs through To Kill a Mockingbird, at Theatre Royal Plymouth., leaving a lasting impression of values and moral weight

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) www.theguardian.com/business/202...

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

Mel Stride is a politician. He is a politician in Devon

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.

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

Dartmoor Tors Festival | May Day revels at Devon festival Dartmoor Tors Festival is back with another celebration of the moor. Take a look at who's coming and what's on and glow

Community ownership of community assets | Exeter Greens put people centre Secure and lasting outcomes with community control, that's what the Exeter Greens are proposing for the city through their budget amendments.

Refreshing Reform or Same Old, Same Old? | caught out by styling At first and second glance it looks like Reform in Devon is being refreshingly candid. But politicians gonna politic

“Critical infrastructure” | stop offshore profiteering through SEND services Martin Wrigley MP backs calls to designate SEND services as “critical infrastructure” to stop offshore profiteering

Intricate eye nuggets, words and connection | Stoke Community Poem Stoke Community Poem is a wonderful wave of words and images that has connected businesses and people in the village

Online safety | Exeter people, have your say Exeter MP Steve Race is running a survey to gather constituents’ views on how to keep children safe online

The Education White paper is coming! Here's what parents in Devon heard in preparation... www.theprsd.co.uk/2026/02/20/i...

Channel 4’s Dirty Business | “Change is needed,” says River Group Channel 4's Dirty Business highlights the tragedy. The Teign River Friends Group say testing must adapt and be fit for the current climate

The love brings them back together | John Otway and Wild Willy Barrett This pulses with obsession, John Otway and Wild Willy Barrett's on again off again partnership. Ems's love of it. And Fougou's enabling

Ghost in the Machine | Sepideh Takshi: art, technology and story Sepideh Takshi swims in the digital waters where art and technology merge, asking questions of AI and identity. Helen Tope dives in

It’s about children | legal expert Michael Charles speaks to Devon parents Education legal expert Michael Charles spoke to Devon parents about rights and responsibilities in the face of changes in education

Eyes Down | Bingo thriller! Qu’est-ce que c’est? Mayhem, murder, and real games of bingo!! What could be more sinister? Eyes Down in on tour and coming to Devon

This is tonight!! Love it when knowledge is put into the community www.theprsd.co.uk/2026/01/21/e...

Gemma from Plymouth shares her son’s story to raise awareness of rare liver disease Gemma Parnell from Plymouth, shared her son Oliver’s story of rare liver disease, and so did we, to mark Rare Disease Day

Yes, we've heard it's overlong and more complicated than it should be. But PLEASE make an effort to add your thoughts to the Devon Libraries Consultation (cuts wrapped up consultation isn't really a consultation) ** have your say ** devonlibraries.commonplace.is

Greens succeed in halting sell-off of green space at Devon County Hall Devon Green County Councillor Andy Ketchin has worked with residents to stop the sell-off of land for development at Devon County Hall

Pride in Place in Plymouth | join a neighbourhood board The Pride in Place Plymouth programme, for Devonport, Mount Wise, and Morice Town is looking for members of the board

Since saving 50 acres of #Dartmoor, where the Rivers Strane & Swincombe meet, the DPA has devoted itself to nurturing the health of the #mires and open #moorland. For 2026 and beyond we're pleased to announce refreshed land management plans for the site. dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/preserving-s...

Reform don’t do defence. No one appointed in their so-called Shadow Cabinet for Defence. Must be waiting for another failed Tory to defect to fill that slot. Nathan Gill can’t do it after he was sent down for taking Russian bribes. You can’t trust Reform with defence.

‘I Belong At Uni | fighting classism one word at a time At Exeter University, one student recognised that class was getting in the way of her being herself. Then she started talking about it

Unpack those polling cards. Exeter elections are back on! Despite what you may have hear there will be an Exeter election this year, and the government presses forward with... erm.. democracy

Beryl Cook: Pride and Joy | brilliant show lights up intrinsic humanness of complex artist Beryl Cook: Pride and Joy at The Box in Plymouth is a triumph of a show, for even the most ardent fans, and a great introduction