✨🧙‍♀️ Fantasy Con at Exeter Library! 🧝‍♂️⚔️ LARP sword-fighting workshops, tabletop gaming, tarot card reading, tea duelling, author stalls & a dragon trophy for the best costume! 🎟️ Free – but booking helps us plan! shorturl.at/B4hB2 📍 Exeter Library 📅 THIS SUNDAY 5 Oct 12-4pm

Maniacs | 3 Days of Wonder blast into autumn with new single Maniacs, the new single from 3 Days of Wonder, blasts them into an autumn of energy, intensity and gigs, gigs, gigs

Devon care home fined over resident’s death A Devon care home has been ordered to pay £62,340.30 after failing to provide safe care and treatment for a resident

Digital ID scheme risks endangering women in abusive relationships, say campaigners The government's proposed digital ID scheme risks endangering women in abusive relationships, according to a Plymouth-based support group

Myths of Dartmoor on dark autumn nights | Emma Cunis Hairy Hands, to Kitty Jay and the Coach of Bones, Emma Cunis will be exploring the origins of the moor’s many myths, and legends

Treasure Island | Le Navet Bete whisk you away into anarchic adventure Treasure Island from Le Navet Bete has the energy to lift you out of your seat and the anarchic fun to whisk you away

Think the Tony Blair Institute looks sinister? You've not seen anything yet. Crucial investigation by @petergeoghegan.bsky.social and Democracy for Sale: democracyforsale.substack.com/p/inside-the...

In The Shadow | Temple of Shibboleth lures you to enlightened spaces It's just like beautifully wrong-footing combo Temple of Shibboleth to find light and enlightenment in their new single In The Shadow

"It was a heart-breaking insight into what it must feel like all day, every day, to be overwhelmed by sensory loss and cognitive impairment." westcountryvoices.co.uk/the-dementia...

The right-wing is outnumbered in Devon The right-wing in Devon has been outnumbered again by anti-fascists and it's 'replicated by local groups across the country'

Hi @lukepollard.bsky.social , @fredthomasuk.bsky.social , @steveracemp.bsky.social Should the UK government condone Twitter by make major policy announcements on it? (we think a big defo no) See @sundersays.bsky.social for why intervention on the platform is needed

In the scheme of things it's not big, but it's a shame that the Government announced the recognition of Palestine on Twitter

Everywhere we go, it's the same. People want PR. @labour4pr.bsky.social @makevotesmatter.bsky.social

Anti-monarchists stage Dartmoor protest Anti-monarchists were on Dartmoor where they staged some protests against the Duchy of Cornwall.

Solidarity and strength | Exeter Greens support those targeted by fear and anger Anti-immigrant rhetoric is dividing communities and is creating fear and anxiety. Exeter Greens share their solidarity to human rights

Helios | say hello to the big, people-sized sun Helios, a glowing globe sun representation, is free to bask beneath at Devonport Market Hall. Here's what to expect

A right good yarn | Le Navet Bete pack even more fun into Treasure Island Treasure Island by Le Navet Bete is a thrill ride of fun with pirates, mermaids and songs about cheese. We found out more...

Migrations | art and science blend in intriguing, interconnected exhibition Artistic and based on intriguing science, Migrations by Marina Rees connectes ecosystems through the importance of an oft overlooked fish

The Ocean Matters | Pooled resources and dynamic positive solution-focused thinking The Ocean Matters event in Totnes addressed environmental concerns in a dynamic, enthusiastic and community focused way

Today's @britishfuture.bsky.social report presents new evidence about public attitudes to asylum - which are not irredeemably hostile. It shows a growing public frustration at failure on boats + a strong public interest in more control, which can unlock broad public support for more compassion too

“The Reform party claims to stand for fairness and accountability, but my experience has shown otherwise” A Devon Reform County Councillor has left the party to go independent with an attack on their fairness and accountability

Sticky-floored feast of verse | Pub Grub by Luke Wright Punky literature star, poet and comedian, Luke Wright brings his Pub Grub to Theatre Royal Plymouth. James Banyard chows down

Councillor who claims they are not ‘racist or otherwise’ shares Islamophobic Facebook post A Devon County Councillor who told the chamber they were not 'racist or otherwise' shares an Islamophobic Facebook post

Sewage overflows | Dartmoor one of the worst affected national parks Dartmoor National Park is one of the worst affected national parks in England and Wales for sewage overflows

New generation | Young Devon farmer shines Young British Farming Awards A young Devon farmer picked up an award at the Young British Farming Awards, celebrating the future of farming

Devon teams compete in national 5-a-side tournament with goal to tackle homelessness An annual, national five-a-side football tournament for people who are homeless kicks off with teams from Devonport and Exeter

Yet again, the Guardian fails to mention that Dartmoor is inside a 75km deregulated Special Economic Zone which also houses a Freeport. 100% of Dartmoor's area is within the Freeport/SEZ outer boundary. Sewage spilt for 49,000 hours from 62 Dartmoor sites in 2024. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

"Money buys influence in British democracy" My evidence from Parliament yesterday on threats from foreign influence in British politics. Full video on the Democracy for Sale YouTube channel (Do subscribe!!) www.youtube.com/@Democracy_f...

The Reform Party chair is calling Tommy Robinson’s March the silent majority of the UK & sharing the false claim it has a million people on it. Yet Brexit Party/Reform exist because Farage said those who associate with Robinson are "the new BNP"

Good Habits | sparkle and kick and energy Indie, fusion and folk which combines sublime musicality with infectious emotion and fun, Good Habits are on tour and we chatted to them

Local food event | Newton Abbot Local Food Event 4th October, Courtenay Centre Sign up on Eventbrite: Indicate the sessions you want to attend. 10am to 12pm:Your Health and Your Food - Zhuoxiu Jin will be talking about the health benefits of plant based diets and the benefits of high protein…

Battleship Potemkin | The Pit Orchestra evolve, fizz, grow and perform Battleship Potemkin resonates with grassrootsy The Pit Orchestra. It strikes a chord, marks their development and points to the future

Westminster Dog of the Year 2025 | Torbay MP Steve Darling Congratulates Guide Dog Jennie Jennie, the guide dog for Torbay MP Steve Darling has picked up the award for Westminster Dog of the Year 2025

The Greens are coming | Scott Williams targets first Green Party seat in Teignbridge Scott Williams is standing for the Green Party in Kenn Valley by-election for a seat at on Teignbridge District Council

Overwhelmed by the love and acceptance | Exeter counter protest Lib Dem council Ed Tyldesley was at the Exeter counter protest which confronted those seeking to deny others their rights

Jessica Hepburn’s Great Adventure | remarkable journey from heartbreak to heroism Jessica Hepburn’s Great Adventure has special guests as it charts one woman’s remarkable journey from heartbreak to heroism

Migrations, art exhibition by Marina Rees. A story of Cod, Algae and marine ecology in a time of change. 14 Sep - 3 Oct Another fabulous exhibition at the Maltings Taphouse, Newton Abbot

It has taken a long time to extract the info from #Somerset Council, but finally we can tell the full story of the Life Factory in #Glastonbury. Including when payments were made and who didn’t ask questions. A story that needs to be told. somersetconfidential.substack.com/p/ask-no-que...

Raise the flag | growing concerns Who doesn't like a bit of bunting? That said, we've heard from some people who are getting a bit fed up by this new-found flag phenomenon. Nevertheless, Teignbridge District Councillor, Reform’s Steve Horner is all for it.

Bristol photographer Colin Moody has partnered with young people with lived experience of homelessness for his art exhibition.

Upset and confusion in Hate Crime debate at Devon County Council A Hate Crime debate at Devon County Council saw some Reform members walk out, some be upset and other in confusion

"Arbitrator rejects libel claim versus Dorset Eye over asylum coverage" | via @pressgazette.co.uk @dorseteye.bsky.social pressgazette.co.uk/the-wire/new...