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Over the winter, the National Trust has been busy creating open glades at Peak Hill in Sidmouth to benefit wildlife and create new vistas for those walking along the beautiful south west coast path.

“Lots of wildlife flourishes in more open habitats including beautiful wild flowers and butterflies,” explains Chris Jones, Countryside Ranger for the National Trust East Devon Coast and Countryside team. “We’re excited to find out which species of plant and animal will benefit from our work and we would be grateful to hear from the public if they spot anything unusual.”

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Last month a young family from Brighton visiting A la Ronde left behind a toy dinosaur.

After receiving a phone call from the family to say that the toy’s owner was a little upset, the team at A la Ronde decided to give the dinosaur a good time while waiting for it to be collected. After all, A la Ronde is on the outskirts of Exmouth, the start of the Jurassic Coast.

The dinosaur got involved in all aspects of the daily running of a National Trust property, from answering the phone, guarding the entrance to the shell gallery, playing the piano and working in the garden with...

The award-winning FORCE cancer charity shop in Heavitree celebrates its 20th birthday this week with plans in place for a two-day party. On Friday and Saturday the shop in Fore Street will have more than its usual range of bargains with lots of special offers on the theme of 20. There will be: 20 per cent off shoes and some 20p flip flops; a 20p clothes rail and 20p T-shirts; a selection of romance, thriller and mystery books at 20p; a kids clothes rail with 20p items; 20p kids goodie bags; at least 20 golden ticket items hidden around the store each day offering great knock down prices....

The Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink, opens at 10am today.

Now an essential date in the foodie calendar, the three-day festival celebrates the outstanding food and drink of the South West, featuring more than one hundred regional producers, top chefs, workshops, live music and food-themed activities for all the family.

The festival, co-founded years ago by two-Michelin starred chef Michael Caines, is the perfect opportunity to get a real taste of the South West, to meet the people behind the produce, and to enjoy a foodie day or weekend in beautiful...