Community & Society

Stories about Community & Society

Love St Thomas Summer Festival bubble fairy

SATURDAY 4 JULY 2026

Love St Thomas Summer Festival 2026

Community event returns for second year with live music, workshops, talks, stalls and more.

ST THOMAS CHURCH

South West region police force areas map

Police and crime commissioner seeks views on Devon & Cornwall Police south west regional policing reforms merger

Government white paper proposes England and Wales National Police Service and creation of as few as ten “super-forces” overseeing newly-defined local policing areas.

Devon & Cornwall Police underperforming in three-quarters of areas inspected

An inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has found that Devon & Cornwall Police is underperforming in six of the eight areas it assessed, a decline in performance compared with its previous assessment.

Circle dance at Refugee Week 2024

MONDAY 15 TO SATURDAY 20 JUNE 2026

Exeter Refugee Week 2026

Refugee Support Devon celebrates annual event with a film screening, radio programme and live performance alongside month-long fundraising campaign.

EXETER CITY CENTRE

Devon County Council reverses proposed library cuts

Devon County Council has reversed its proposed library services funding cuts, which were expected to reduce core library opening hours by 30%, following significant public opposition to its plans.

First Thursdays graphic

THURSDAY 6 AUGUST 2026

First Thursdays

Monthly Gandy Street evening events include an indoor market, food and drink, street entertainment and more.

GANDY STREET

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