Arts Council England today announced the 83 organisations in the South West that will be in the National portfolio for 2015/18 including the 13 theatres, galleries and arts organisations in Devon that will together receive around £10.4 million in funding over the three years.

A further £3.1 million will be awarded to the Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter and Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, together named as a Major partner museum for 2015/18, remaining in the portfolio. The partners will receive the grant in aid funding for a programme of activities that make a major...

From Dartmoor to the Peak District and from the North York Moors to the Lake District, England’s uplands are iconic landscapes that improve the environment, help combat climate change, provide havens for nature and benefits for people, such as clean drinking water.

Nowhere is this statement more true than upland peatlands.

But today a partnership of wildlife groups and industry is reminding government only four per cent of England’s upland peatlands are in good ‘ecological’ condition, and the remainder is not living up to its potential for providing homes for nature and...

Thirty-six lawyers at Michelmores LLP have been singled out as "Leaders in their Field" by Chambers & Partners, one of the highest regarded directories in the legal market.

The total shows an increase of five over last year and six of those to achieve this exceptional professional accolade do so for the first time. These include litigator Sarah Chisholm-Batten, education experts Antony Power and Charlotte Antoniou, property law specialists Emma Honey and Lucy Smallwood and property litigator Rob Nicholson.

Louise Edwards, Marketing Director, said: “We are delighted that...

East Devon District Council is inviting all residents of Axmouth Parish, plus voluntary and community groups and other local organisations, to send their ideas to Axmouth Parish Council on how £3,450 can be spent on sport in the area.

All the funds available have been accumulated by the district council from recent housing developments in the parish of Axmouth (Section 106 money). EDDC has a nationally acclaimed policy of involving residents in deciding how this money is spent.

Axmouth Parish Council is urging individuals as well as voluntary and community groups and other...

There aren't many reasons to look forward to the end of summer, but Exeter Northcott Theatre are giving the people of Exeter a reason to look forward to the cooler Autumn months.

Booking is now open for three of the theatre's autumn dramas, meaning many may now be wishing for the sun to stay away so Autumn can begin.

The first fantastic drama on offer is Michael Morpurgo's ' An Elephant in the Garden'. Co produced by Exeter Northcott Theatre and Poonamallee Productions, the performance tells the story of Lizzie, her mother and an elephant from the zoo as they flee the...

Police were called to Mount Wise, Newquay just after 6.30am today, 1st July 2014, after reports of a woman was unconscious in the street.

An ambulance was called and the woman was taken to Treliske Hospital where sadly she was pronounced deceased.

A cordon has been set up in the area and the scene is being examined by forensic officers.

The death is currently being treated as unexplained.

Local Heroes, a national charity developed by Devon and Cornwall Police officer Ryan Doyle, has gained the support of two British celebrities.

Actor and producer Greg Wise, known for his roles in 'Sense & Sensibility' and 'Cranford', is the charity’s new patron.

Exeter-based TV chef Glenn Cosby, who rose to fame on The Great British Bake Off, joins the charity as its latest hero.

Local Heroes raises awareness of hate crime and gives young people the confidence to recognise and report it, by delivering workshops through trained youth workers.

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The Exeter Golf and Country Club 14 and under girls' team have secured the Devon Aegon Team Tennis Division Two title after victories against Ipplepen and David Lloyd, Exeter.

On Saturday 14th June, the girls travelled to Ipplepen tennis club with most of the players taking part in their first competitive matches. The first tennis win for Exeter Golf and Country Club was in the singles rubbers. Amy Chambers got Exeter Golf and Country Club tennis team off to a perfect start with a 6-1 6-3 victory over Sophie Pankiewicz. Jemima Dart continued the strong start for Exeter tennis...