Charting the ebb and flow of water quality | Friends of the River Teign Friends of the River Teign have been building up heaps of evidence about the quality of water and what it means to the community

Fix unfair and unequal education funding South Devon MP Caroline Voaden has called for the vastly unfair education funding - where children in Devon miss out - to be fixed

Racist attack threatens the closure of a Kingbridge business Kingsbridge is in shame as a racist attack may force a business to close down following a stream of incidents of intimidation

inDISPOSABLE | spirit, vision, wit and eloquence inDISPOSABLE at Torre Abbey sees photographic images captured from the street in the welcoming, jarring setting of the abbey itself

Ease your journey through the changes in education It's a no brainer, apparently. You can educate yourself on the changes in education that are coming with an evening with a specialist

Totnes Library roof goes solar as The Mansion celebrates community-funded installation The Mansion in Totnes has completed a community-funded solar installation, with 77 panels now live and already reducing energy costs

Cockington Primary School pupils join world’s largest children’s choir Pupils Cockington Primary School added their voices to the world's largest children's choir as part of a creative and magical adventure

“Denying democracy” | Exeter election plan slammed The request for the suspension of local elections in Exeter has led to outcry about the cancelling of democracy

In Exeter hundreds turned out, rejecting Britain First & UKIPs devisive message. Even with their leader there not many joined them. Minorities aren’t the cause of our country’s problems. Exeter’s not without problems, but it’s a great place to live & work & our diverse community lives well together

Don’t disregard democracy | plea for Exeter elections to go ahead Opposition parties in Exeter have got together to please for Exeter elections this year - that's democracy, right?

Plymouth residents called to share Pride in Place ideas Luke invites the residents of Morice Town, Mount Wise and Stonehouse to attend his drop in session about Pride in Place funding

Here in #Exeter we have local elections every year… at least we thought we did. Local Government reorganisation isn’t an exceptional reason for local #Labour to cancel democracy. The Labour Government should value local democracy and local services and pay for them.

Innovative Exeter-based technology leads to curb non-consensual image abuse An Exeter-based firm is leading the way to curb non-consensual image abuse, an important development in online safety

Scrapping mandatory digital ID is a win for common sense Scrapping mandatory digital ID is another welcome u-turn from the Government. South West Devon MP Rebecca Smith explains why

"In the end, my decision was easy," says @carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social about being on X... ... what easy decision will @lukepollard.bsky.social make? The platform has falling impact because it trades in vile, hate-filled language and dodgy images www.theprsd.co.uk/2026/01/10/a...

A powerful, traumatic ocean remembrance and subsequent positive change Positive change is all around us, and there is time — not much, but enough — to revel in and protect our ocean environments

This weekend there was a lot of chat among MPs about what to do about X. In the end, my decision was easy: I deleted the app. While I’ll miss going down Megan Markle rabbit holes, the truth is that the platform under Musk has become a cess pit of misogyny.

Who's bringing their own vinyl along to Clash in Dartington, Devon this coming Sunday...?

Big, bold, ambitious | Plymouth bids for City of Culture It's big, it's bold, and it's ambitious, Plymouth is going for a City of Culture bid - and it's got the history and talent to champion it

Police and Crime Commissioner’s record under fire after rape conviction of serving Police Officer The rape of a local woman by a serving police officer is putting the performance of the Devon's Police and Crime Commissioner under scrutiny

UPDATE: South Devon MP @carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social as now quit the Twit...

Hi, Devon County Council get a line item for £1.8m for homelessness support from government, but choose to reallocate it because it’s not ringfenced. I think that’s something people might want to know.

This illustration by the Irish literary painter, Daniel Maclise (1806-1870), appears in the Cathedral Library’s 1864 edition of the collected works of poet laureate, Alfred Lord Tennyson. Find out more here: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/...

📣 Don't forget, RAMM Curator Tom Cadbury will be teasing out the stories behind Exeter's incredible Saxon silver penny in an online talk next Thursday. 15 Jan | 6 to 7pm | £3.50 Book at ramm.uk/KingAlfredPenny

Dartmoor Prison | disgraceful decisions and a desolate future Dartmoor Prison looks to remain closed, but that doesn't mean the community will not pay the cost of disgraceful decisions

A club of indecent images and vile language Indecent images and hate-filled language on X hasn't stopped some of your MPs and government - using - or curbing - the social media platform

New Animal Welfare Strategy welcomed by Exeter MP The new Animal Welfare Strategy has been welcomed by Exeter MP, and judging from his mail box, plenty of Exeter residents, too

South Devon business leaders invited for post-Budget catch-up South Devon business are invited to an event in Totnes for the MP to hear how they are faring after the latest budget

Mum appeals for info about injured and unconscious son A Torquay mum is appealing for information to solve the mystery of how her son was found injured and unconscious in a Warberry Street after a night out.

A quiet shift of power away from parents | The Children and Wellbeing Act The Children and Wellbeing Act may be a bit of a shift for parents. Top lawyer Michael Charles will be in Devon to highlight parental rights

Give your unwanted Christmas gifts a second life – and help care for local families Rowcroft Hospice is asking people to donate unwanted Christmas presents to its charity shops – a simple gesture that can make a difference

John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett | amazing and irreverent master entertainers John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett will bring the frisson of their unique relationship to Devon courtesy of Fougou Music

Democracy shouldn’t pay the price for Local Government Reorganisation, say Greens In the face of the cost of Local Government Reorganisation, Exeter Greens have expressed concern for the local elections

“It’s about building a platform for all of us in Torbay” | J Reflection Energy-fuelled artistry building a platform for performers one powerful word and one fizzing beat at at time. Here's J Reflection

Hullo @carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social, we're sharing this statement... "From illegal deep fake porn to illegal hate-fuelled discourse, it's time for the Government to get off Twitter and uphold legal standards on the platform." Thoughts?

As someone who made a big splash on the socials back in the day... @lukepollard.bsky.social "From illegal deep fake porn to illegal hate-fuelled discourse, it's time for the Government to get off Twitter and uphold legal standards on the platform." Thoughts?

Our Little Hour | Walter Tull musical aims to right wrongs New Musical based on the life of the late, great Walter Tull, coming to Exeter as part of a campaign for justice to right a historic wrong

One week warning to resist 150% hike to Tamar Tags Tamar Tags are due to increase by 150%, and MPs have warned that residents have just one week to oppose the proposals

Totnes Fringe Festival calls for volunteers to help shape 2026 The Totnes Fringe Festival demonstrated a community loving live performance - run entirely by volunteers they are looking to grow the team

Rowcroft’s Christmas Tree Collection Service returns Start the year... be neat, tidy, eco and supportive. The Rowcroft Christmas Tree Collection Service has returned

Luke Pollard’s 2026 Predictions Argyle and Albion are included in Plymouth MP Luke Pollard's predictions for 2026. See what the new year has in store

2026 – time to reevaluate and raise standards 2025 is a year where we have ended in a world very different from the one we began in, says South Devon MP Caroline Voaden

Shine on – there’s more hope than division | Community Solidarity Devon Community Solidarity Devon has been raising voices to oppose the division that some are using to weaken our communities

Compelled to paint | artist James Murch in conversation In his Cockington Studio, artist James Murch talks to Clive Burton, covering his background, inspiration and favourite artists

Wreckless | crystal cut power and control from Black Water County Wreckless by Black Water County shows sharp, crisp, crystal cut power and energy from a punk band with a folk heart

Michael Charles | SEND top legal specialist comes to Devon SEND legal expert Michael Charles will be in Devon at Paignton's Palace Theatre to talk about education and issues arising

Humbug! | Candlelight, carols, and Christmas compassion combine to create a Christmas crescendo The epic 149th performance of Humbug! in Exeter is quietly, beautifully festive and deeply resonant. Kaylie Moore shares the joy

Ciderella | Delightfully silly, deliciously meta The laughs keep rolling in the Plymuff Players' Ciderella, a wickedly meta and delightfully silly step into the Christmas season

Dick Whittington | spectacular costumes, gorgeous performances and Shane Richie Dick Whittington with Shane Richie at the Theatre Royal Plymouth is a warm welcome this festive season. Catherine Moore enjoyed

The Jolly Christmas Postman | a sparkling festive gem for families Start the Christmas season with a smile, The Jolly Christmas Postman at Exeter Barnfield Theatre is an ideal gem of a show