The Queen

Newton Abbot tree memorial approved

Two trees will be planted at Old Forde House in Newton Abbot to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II and acknowledge the accession of King Charles III.

The motion, by Conservative group leader Councillor Phil Bullivant (Bradley ward), was approved at a full meeting of Teignbridge District Council on Thursday [12 January].

“Obviously, it’s very rare that we have the opportunity to...

East Devon civic service to be held to commemorate The Queen

A civic church service of commemoration and thanksgiving for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be held in Sidmouth.

The service will be held on Sunday, 18 September, from 6pm at The Parish Church of St Giles and St Nicholas, Sidmouth, EX10 8LG.

The service, being held by East Devon District Council and the Diocese of Exeter, will be led by Reverend Matt Selman and will...

Politicians and civic leaders across Devon pay respect to The Queen

Politicians and civic leaders across Devon have been expressing their sadness at the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.

Many people in Plymouth have fond memories of her visits there. She visited the city on several occasions, both as a princess and a queen.

She opened the civic centre in 1962 which was regarded as a milestone in the rebuilding of Plymouth...

Prince George christened in private family ceremony

HRH Prince George, the three-month-old son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and third in line to the throne - has been christened today (Wednesday 23 October) in a private ceremony.

The Archbishop of Canterbury carried out the ceremony at the Chapel Royal at St James's Palace. The Queen and Prince Philip attended the low key service with other friends and relatives, including...