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The 2026 Agatha Christie Festival line-up has been unveiled, featuring unique events at hidden locations linked to the Queen of Crime, before culminating in a four-day Literary Festival packed with panel discussions, immersive experiences and appearances from leading crime writers and Agatha Christie experts. Founded in 1990, to mark the centenary of Christie’s birth, The […]...

Paignton opticians and audiologists put their best foot forward to raise much-needed funds to support end-of-life care for adults with life-limiting illnesses.   The team from Specsavers Paignton were taking part in Rowcroft Hospice’s Sleep Walk, along the eight-mile coastal route between Torquay and Paignton.   Hundreds of walkers turned out on the summer solstice,...

The wait is over – the Pedal Kart Grand Prix is back! The last event, held in 2019, was nothing short of a roaring success, drawing crowds of enthusiastic participants and spectators to Torre Abbey Meadows. Originally launched by the Round Table over 42 years ago, the event quickly became a much-anticipated highlight of the […]

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Five adorable ducklings are thriving after a nest of eggs discovered by South West Water’s teams sparked an unexpected rescue. Catchment Technician James Blakesley and Josh Corderoy, Wastewater Treatment Operator at South West Water, spotted the nest while they were out doing a routine clean of a tank at Totnes Sewage Treatment Works and quickly […]

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Long-distance train operator CrossCountry has announced that its annual Customer and Communities Improvement Fund, and its Biodiversity Improvement Projects fund, are now open for applications. The two funds are being launched to support local projects that encourage sustainable growth and create a positive impact for local communities across the CrossCountry network. A total...