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Our pick of the week’s events
Totnes Poetry pop-up shop. Castle Books. Fri 30 Jan - Sun 1 Feb. On the spot personal poems! Daily creative ...
River Dart saltmarsh-restoration receives a £25k funding boost
The Sharpham Trust’s work to restore a disappearing riverside habitat has received £25,000 in funding. Saltmarshes are critical ecosystems that ...
Are our libraries a luxury or a lifeline?
In today's fast-paced world, the question arises: are our libraries a luxury or a lifeline? As budget cuts threaten these ...
Artificial Intelligence: Should we be afraid?
I don’t know about you, but I feel lucky to have been born in the pre Artificial Intelligence, 1980s. Yes, ...
Get fit, have fun and raise vital funds for Devon Air Ambulance
Saving Lives one step at a time - Devon Air Ambulance Heli Hike Returns - Saturday 4th July 2026. Join ...
First Spark Festival 2026
Soundart Radio is hosting its annual radio festival called First Spark Festival which marks the mid-point between the Winter Solstice ...
From Eyesore to Eyecatching?
After an arduous and at times acrimonious saga, could good things finally be happening at the old Dairy Crest site? ...
Is it Time to Assemble in Dartington?
A community assembly is being held in Dartington at the end of January to ask local people what would make ...
Saint Mary’s is Back! Experience the Transformation.
The moment we have been waiting for is here! On Sunday February 1st, Saint Mary’s reopens to the public, with ...
Herbicide linked to cancer used in children’s playgrounds across UK
15th January 2026 • Nick Easen • additions by Peter Shearn Over half of children’s playgrounds tested in England were ...
Home Improvements
One of the stalwarts of Totnes High Street may be getting a new look – but there are no plans ...
Totnes recycling centre closing temporarily for maintenance
The Totnes Household Waste Recycling Centre run by Devon County Council will be closed from the end of January to ...
S.H.D.C. Gives Totnes something to go on
The first phase of Totnes toilet refurbishments have been completed South Hams District Council has completed the first phase of ...
The Mansion celebrates community-funded solar installation
A beloved Totnes community hub has taken a giant leap towards a greener, more financially stable future by switching on ...
Can you improve Totnes?
Caring Town is looking for new Trustees to help shape the future of the charity. They founded in 2013, in ...
Castle Books secures its future – and gives back
2026 has begun on a high for Castle Books, Totnes’s much-loved community bookshop. Not only has its future at 4 ...
National Grid Electricity Distribution Alerts on today’s storm
National Grid Electricity Distribution is reminding customers of what to do in the event of a power cut, as weather forecasts predict ...
Totnes charity dance night to support families and strengthen community
Residents are invited to an evening of music, dance and community spirit, with all proceeds supporting two much-loved local charities: ...
The King visits Totnes for a sleepover – a true story*
From your on-the-spot reporter at Totnes Station It was the morning of 19 December and I was at Totnes Station ...
Protecting pipes from bursts ahead of snow and ice warnings
South West Water shares advice on protecting pipes from bursts ahead of snow and ice warnings South West Water is ...
A Christmas Cairo
A few years back, with winter sunshine in mind, I decided I needed a holiday. It would mean forfeiting a ...