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Tweed clad Penny Farthing riders rode through Barnstaple on Saturday morning (11 April) where the town's Mayor Councillor Val Elkins and Barnstaple Heritage Centre supported the inaugural Velo Vintage Occasion and Ride event, attended by over 200 enthusiasts.

Event organisers Alistair and Sebastian Cope, decked in Pithe helmet and tweed respectively, welcomed cheerful participants under a dazzling blue sky at Barnstaple’s Heritage Centre where registered riders received their starter envelope and official number tag. Many riders, from London and across the UK wore vintage clothing...

Bids are being invited from innovative schemes which can reduce household waste and increase recycling across Devon.

The Devon Authorities Waste Reduction and Recycling Committee (DAWRRC), which represents a partnership between the seven District Councils, Exeter City Council, Torbay Council and Devon County Council, is offering the Innovation Fund to stimulate new approaches to reducing, reusing or recycling household waste in Devon. From today (13 April) selected schemes have the opportunity to share in a £4,000 fund.

The fund is open to all, including individuals,...

Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, is bracing itself for an influx of ‘wolf lookalike’ breeds following the start of series five of the popular Games of Thrones.

In 2014, Dogs Trust took in 175 Huskies and 35 Malamutes, across their 20 Rehoming Centres in the UK, meaning that the number of these breeds taken in by the charity has more than tripled in the past four years.

Dogs Trust believes Game of Thrones has significantly increased the popularity of large ‘wolf look alike’ dogs, including Alaskan Malamutes and Siberian Huskies but the charity says new...

As we head towards International Dawn Chorus Day in May, East Devon District Council’s Countryside team are organising their own celebration at the Seaton Wetlands on Saturday 18 April at 5.30am.

The Dawn Chorus Walk will be led by Steve Waite, County Bird Recorder, who will help to identify each species by their song. Weather permitting, there will be a demonstration by the Axe Estuary Ringing group after the walk – a chance to see wild birds up close.

Bacon butties and hot drinks will be available for a small charge. Set your alarm and don’t miss this opportunity to...