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Meet a Muslim, Pagan, Buddhist, Jew, Humanist, Christian…

You are invited to share a cup of tea and meet diverse members of faith and belief groups from across the region, in a relaxed environment.
Meet a Muslim, Pagan, Buddhist, Jew, Humanist, Christian…
You are invited to share a cup of tea and meet diverse members of faith and belief groups from across the region, in a relaxed environment.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Interfaith Celebration in Plymouth

The Plymouth Centre for Faiths and Cultural Diversity is holding a big Interfaith celebration in on Wednesday 12 November
Interfaith Celebration in Plymouth
The Plymouth Centre for Faiths and Cultural Diversity is holding a big Interfaith celebration in on Wednesday 12 November
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November 10, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Attacks on Sharia expose attitudes to Islam from Devon County Councillor

A Devon Reform councillor who claims to be not racist or otherwise continues to slam Islam... we dipped into Sharia Law
Attacks on Sharia expose attitudes to Islam from Devon County Councillor
A Devon Reform councillor who claims to be not racist or otherwise continues to slam Islam... we dipped into Sharia Law
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November 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Rowcroft Hospice Christmas Appeal | for care that is life-changing

Rowcroft Hospice Christmas Appeal, to help fund vital end-of-life and palliative care for those facing the hardest of days this festive season
Rowcroft Hospice Christmas Appeal | for care that is life-changing
Rowcroft Hospice Christmas Appeal, to help fund vital end-of-life and palliative care for those facing the hardest of days this festive season
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November 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM
BBC finds care homes rated “inadequate” are not reinspected within a year

A BBC investigation reveals how some care homes identified as “inadequate” are not reinspected within a year
BBC finds care homes rated “inadequate” are not reinspected within a year
A BBC investigation reveals how some care homes identified as “inadequate” are not reinspected within a year
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November 8, 2025 at 11:45 AM
As we enter Remembrance Weekend, spare a thought for the people who protest outside hotels who aim of denying people their rights

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Lest We Forget | Nazi joins Exeter hotel protest - the PRSD
A self-defining nazi joined the right wing asylum protest near Exeter, along with the Lest We Forget banner
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November 8, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Stories from an Invisible Town | Shôn Dale-Jones shines with vivid humanity

Shôn Dale-Jones shares Stories from an Invisible Town, which shine a light, break boundaries and connect us all
Stories from an Invisible Town | Shôn Dale-Jones shines with vivid humanity
Shôn Dale-Jones shares Stories from an Invisible Town, which shine a light, break boundaries and connect us all
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November 7, 2025 at 9:53 AM
A Sonic Illustration Of | mind-stirring, bone rattling new album from Long Distance Four

Debut album A Sonic Illustration Of from Plymouth's newly formed experience heavy Long Distance Four drives and lingers. Here's how
A Sonic Illustration Of | mind-stirring, bone rattling new album from Long Distance Four
Debut album A Sonic Illustration Of from Plymouth's newly formed experience heavy Long Distance Four drives and lingers. Here's how
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November 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Lest We Forget | Nazi joins Exeter hotel protest

A 'flying fascist' phenomenon saw a protestor from Bournemouth who 'admitted to having nazi flags and spoke openly of his wish to eradicate Jews' pop up at the Hampton by Hilton Hotel near Exeter airport.
Lest We Forget | Nazi joins Exeter hotel protest
A 'flying fascist' phenomenon saw a protestor from Bournemouth who 'admitted to having nazi flags and spoke openly of his wish to eradicate Jews' pop up at the Hampton by Hilton Hotel near Exeter airport.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Draw Breath | Sekrement debut is a muscle-fused pump of positive power

With debut single Draw Breath, Torquay's Sekrement not only bring the thunder but point to your personal rainbows. Here's how
Draw Breath | Sekrement debut is a muscle-fused pump of positive power
With debut single Draw Breath, Torquay's Sekrement not only bring the thunder but point to your personal rainbows. Here's how
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November 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Plymouth MP Luke Pollard launches annual Christmas card competition

‘Hope and happiness at Christmas’ is the theme of this year's Christmas car competition for Plymouth younglings from MP Luke Pollard
Plymouth MP Luke Pollard launches annual Christmas card competition
‘Hope and happiness at Christmas’ is the theme of this year's Christmas car competition for Plymouth younglings from MP Luke Pollard
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November 3, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Nigel Farage says this summer’s Raise the Colours movement was led by ‘ordinary people’ expressing their patriotism. Our reporters in five cities had a look and that’s not what we found.
November 1, 2025 at 8:44 AM
‘Torbay council must not decide alone’

Steve Darling MP calls for a public voice in land management following the closure of Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust
‘Torbay council must not decide alone’
Steve Darling MP calls for a public voice in land management following the closure of Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust
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October 31, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Pillar of the community caught up in Exeter march controversy

A pillar of the community (partner at a business firm and vice-chair of a college board of governors… of which more later) wrapped a Union Flag around himself on Saturday 25 October to join a march through Exeter.
Pillar of the community caught up in Exeter march controversy
A pillar of the community (partner at a business firm and vice-chair of a college board of governors… of which more later) wrapped a Union Flag around himself on Saturday 25 October to join a march through Exeter.
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October 31, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Alive, vibrant and masterful | Spear of Destiny

Spear of Destiny closed their Janus tour at the Exeter Phoenix. Mr Beady was on hand to revel in their classic, stand the test of time tunes
Alive, vibrant and masterful | Spear of Destiny
Spear of Destiny closed their Janus tour at the Exeter Phoenix. Mr Beady was on hand to revel in their classic, stand the test of time tunes
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October 31, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Manifesto… strategy… Exeter City of Lit spreads the word

Exeter City of Lit have a manifesto and a strategy to spread the word, upon word, upon word, with equity along the way
Manifesto… strategy… Exeter City of Lit spreads the word
Exeter City of Lit have a manifesto and a strategy to spread the word, upon word, upon word, with equity along the way
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October 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Dartmoor’s Little Five | unique wildlife inspires new music

The unique wildlife of Dartmoor's Little Five has inspired new music from Lyric Chamber Orchestra and a series of concerts on the moor
Dartmoor’s Little Five | unique wildlife inspires new music
The unique wildlife of Dartmoor's Little Five has inspired new music from Lyric Chamber Orchestra and a series of concerts on the moor
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October 30, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Raise your voice  | South West Future Journalists Awards

The South West Future Journalists Awards is your chance to help share your voice and other voices to the world
Raise your voice  | South West Future Journalists Awards
The South West Future Journalists Awards is your chance to help share your voice and other voices to the world
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October 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
South Devon MP calls for aid to be let into Gaza

South Devon MP Caroline Voaden has called for action to matches words and for aid to be let into Gaza to alleviate the suffering there
South Devon MP calls for aid to be let into Gaza
South Devon MP Caroline Voaden has called for action to matches words and for aid to be let into Gaza to alleviate the suffering there
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October 29, 2025 at 9:34 AM
In The Weeds | spraying glyphosate on her doorstep

Glyphosate is a known carcinogen, and it is still being used in the South West. Here's a story from Bridport
In The Weeds | spraying glyphosate on her doorstep
Glyphosate is a known carcinogen, and it is still being used in the South West. Here's a story from Bridport
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October 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Exeter is for Everyone | “A truly joyful and uplifting show of strength”

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Exeter is for Everyone | "A truly joyful and uplifting show of strength" - the PRSD
A truly joyful and uplifting show of strength from the Exeter is for Everyone party drowned out abusive shouts
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October 28, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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The South Devon Primary mobilised a community facing a progressive tragedy to choose a champion + unite behind them to secure the first defeat 0f a Conservative for 100 years. Please support the book that tells the story and shows how to keep keep Reform UK OUT.
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The People's Primary - the book!
Creation of the book about how we ended 100 years of Tory MPs in South Devon and the way Primaries could defeat the far right next election
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October 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The weather systems of masculinity

There’s room for everyone in the environment movement if the space and is extended, says campaigner Lucas Brendon
The weather systems of masculinity
There’s room for everyone in the environment movement if the space and is extended, says campaigner Lucas Brendon
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October 27, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Reform UK have peaked

All over the UK, Reform are splintering says Devon Lib Dem Councillor Ed Tyldesley, who says the protest party has peaked
Reform UK have peaked
All over the UK, Reform are splintering says Devon Lib Dem Councillor Ed Tyldesley, who says the protest party has peaked
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October 26, 2025 at 1:44 PM