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Devon County Show will welcome a truly remarkable guest on Thursday 21 May, as 94‑year‑old Malcolm Batten from Saltash returns to the showground for what promises to be a very special visit in his honour.

As Malcolm recalls, he first came to the show when he was aged around eight, having been evacuated to a farm in Moretonhampstead during the Second World War. But even though the year of that first visit remains sketchy, what is firmly etched in his memory with extraordinary clarity is the day itself ‘I just remember being entranced by everything, the towering shire horses, the...

FORCE Cancer Charity’s largest annual fundraiser – The Nello bike ride – is less than two months away and cyclists from across Devon and around the country are gearing up for the big day on Sunday June 28.

Since the first Nello Century Cycle Challenge in 2000, the ride has raised £1.5million for Exeter-based FORCE, which works locally to support anyone affected by cancer, face-to-face and close to home.

The charity has set a target of raising £127,500 from Nello 2026 to meet the increasing demand for its unique services.

Around 1,000 cyclists on all sorts of bikes...

Debt can accumulate fast and can quickly become difficult to manage, from finding quick loans to applying for numerous credit cards that you struggle to pay back. That’s not to say it’s impossible to reduce debt, though. Although it is often overwhelming, there are simple steps you can take today to balance costs and debt. There are professionals you can also contact to arrange a plan to pay your debts. Part of the solution is understanding what you owe and why it has built up in the first place.

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A claw machine where you can choose your own afterlife, a virtual reality journey beyond death, and a miniature puppet show about grief are just some of the experiences coming to Exeter Library this May.

Afterlives , a family-friendly arts festival running from 15th – 17th May 2026, invites people of all ages to explore death, dying and end-of-life choices through creativity, play and storytelling. The festival features a mix of bookable events and drop-in sessions, including workshops, installations, performances and interactive experiences. Other festival highlights include...