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Beaver-made wetlands keep Devon landscapes green during drought
Beaver dams and ponds in the River Otter catchment are retaining water and maintaining lush vegetation despite recent dry conditions. These…
University of Plymouth student leads project to replace disposable scrub caps with reusable alternatives
Medical student Sophie Lawrence is trialling reusable scrub caps at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust to reduce the waste generated by disposab…
Donkeys at The Donkey Sanctuary in East Devon wear donated trousers to protect against biting flies
Donkeys at The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth are wearing donated trousers and leggings to shield their legs from biting insects during the w…
Dartmoor ponies granted new protections to prevent potential cull
The government has introduced new financial support and policy changes to ensure Dartmoor pony numbers remain stable after concerns that gr…
Rare bird's-nest orchid discovered at The Donkey Sanctuary in Devon
Ecology officer Helen Cavilla has identified a rare bird's-nest orchid growing in the woodland at The Donkey Sanctuary near Sidmouth. This …
Gillian Ayres exhibition in Plymouth celebrates a lifetime of bold colour and imagination
A major retrospective of the late artist Gillian Ayres is on display in Plymouth, showcasing her vibrant, expressive work in a show called …
Plymouth father Neil Ginter found safe after going missing in Benidorm
Neil Ginter, a bus driver from Plymouth, has been located after his family raised concerns when he could not be reached for over 24 hours w…
Fairy liquid helps free 11-year-old Shannon after leg trapped in Dartmoor rocks
An 11-year-old girl was freed after her leg became wedged between large rocks on Dartmoor, thanks in part to a bottle of Fairy washing up l…
Study confirms swifts return to the same nesting sites each year
A 15-year study in Devon has shown that 94% of swifts return to the exact same nest site annually, demonstrating a stronger loyalty to thei…
Plymouth's The Box wins the 2026 Art Fund Museum of the Year award
The Box in Plymouth has been awarded the £120,000 Art Fund Museum of the Year prize for its role in connecting with the local community and…
Donkeys in Devon get new back scratchers made from recycled street sweeper brushes
East Devon District Council has donated retired street sweeper brushes to The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth, where they have been repurposed…
Devon couple clear toxic plants from their land to rehome two donkeys
Harriet and Andy from North Devon spent months methodically removing hemlock water dropwort from their smallholding to ensure the land was …