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Independent coverage of culture, art, news and views from the People's Republic of South Devon and beyond.
Est 2006
theprsd.co.uk
Est 2006
theprsd.co.uk
You wouldn't want to be manipulated, would you? All those peeps who shout about immigration have equally shouted about how net migration went down last year
@solidaritysd.bsky.social have put together a handy chart, with links to resources, so you know the facts
csdevon.noblogs.org/migration-in...
@solidaritysd.bsky.social have put together a handy chart, with links to resources, so you know the facts
csdevon.noblogs.org/migration-in...
January 25, 2026 at 12:07 PM
You wouldn't want to be manipulated, would you? All those peeps who shout about immigration have equally shouted about how net migration went down last year
@solidaritysd.bsky.social have put together a handy chart, with links to resources, so you know the facts
csdevon.noblogs.org/migration-in...
@solidaritysd.bsky.social have put together a handy chart, with links to resources, so you know the facts
csdevon.noblogs.org/migration-in...
Charting the ebb and flow of water quality | Friends of the River Teign
Friends of the River Teign have been building up heaps of evidence about the quality of water and what it means to the community
Friends of the River Teign have been building up heaps of evidence about the quality of water and what it means to the community
Charting the ebb and flow of water quality | Friends of the River Teign
Friends of the River Teign have been building up heaps of evidence about the quality of water and what it means to the community
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January 22, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Charting the ebb and flow of water quality | Friends of the River Teign
Friends of the River Teign have been building up heaps of evidence about the quality of water and what it means to the community
Friends of the River Teign have been building up heaps of evidence about the quality of water and what it means to the community
Fix unfair and unequal education funding
South Devon MP Caroline Voaden has called for the vastly unfair education funding - where children in Devon miss out - to be fixed
South Devon MP Caroline Voaden has called for the vastly unfair education funding - where children in Devon miss out - to be fixed
Fix unfair and unequal education funding
South Devon MP Caroline Voaden has called for the vastly unfair education funding - where children in Devon miss out - to be fixed
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January 21, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Fix unfair and unequal education funding
South Devon MP Caroline Voaden has called for the vastly unfair education funding - where children in Devon miss out - to be fixed
South Devon MP Caroline Voaden has called for the vastly unfair education funding - where children in Devon miss out - to be fixed
Racist attack threatens the closure of a Kingbridge business
Kingsbridge is in shame as a racist attack may force a business to close down following a stream of incidents of intimidation
Kingsbridge is in shame as a racist attack may force a business to close down following a stream of incidents of intimidation
Racist attack threatens the closure of a Kingbridge business
Kingsbridge is in shame as a racist attack may force a business to close down following a stream of incidents of intimidation
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January 21, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Racist attack threatens the closure of a Kingbridge business
Kingsbridge is in shame as a racist attack may force a business to close down following a stream of incidents of intimidation
Kingsbridge is in shame as a racist attack may force a business to close down following a stream of incidents of intimidation
inDISPOSABLE | spirit, vision, wit and eloquence
inDISPOSABLE at Torre Abbey sees photographic images captured from the street in the welcoming, jarring setting of the abbey itself
inDISPOSABLE at Torre Abbey sees photographic images captured from the street in the welcoming, jarring setting of the abbey itself
inDISPOSABLE | spirit, vision, wit and eloquence
inDISPOSABLE at Torre Abbey sees photographic images captured from the street in the welcoming, jarring setting of the abbey itself
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January 21, 2026 at 10:44 AM
inDISPOSABLE | spirit, vision, wit and eloquence
inDISPOSABLE at Torre Abbey sees photographic images captured from the street in the welcoming, jarring setting of the abbey itself
inDISPOSABLE at Torre Abbey sees photographic images captured from the street in the welcoming, jarring setting of the abbey itself
Ease your journey through the changes in education
It's a no brainer, apparently. You can educate yourself on the changes in education that are coming with an evening with a specialist
It's a no brainer, apparently. You can educate yourself on the changes in education that are coming with an evening with a specialist
Ease your journey through the changes in education
It's a no brainer, apparently. You can educate yourself on the changes in education that are coming with an evening with a specialist
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January 21, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Ease your journey through the changes in education
It's a no brainer, apparently. You can educate yourself on the changes in education that are coming with an evening with a specialist
It's a no brainer, apparently. You can educate yourself on the changes in education that are coming with an evening with a specialist
Totnes Library roof goes solar as The Mansion celebrates community-funded installation
The Mansion in Totnes has completed a community-funded solar installation, with 77 panels now live and already reducing energy costs
The Mansion in Totnes has completed a community-funded solar installation, with 77 panels now live and already reducing energy costs
Totnes Library roof goes solar as The Mansion celebrates community-funded installation
The Mansion in Totnes has completed a community-funded solar installation, with 77 panels now live and already reducing energy costs
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January 20, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Totnes Library roof goes solar as The Mansion celebrates community-funded installation
The Mansion in Totnes has completed a community-funded solar installation, with 77 panels now live and already reducing energy costs
The Mansion in Totnes has completed a community-funded solar installation, with 77 panels now live and already reducing energy costs
Cockington Primary School pupils join world’s largest children’s choir
Pupils Cockington Primary School added their voices to the world's largest children's choir as part of a creative and magical adventure
Pupils Cockington Primary School added their voices to the world's largest children's choir as part of a creative and magical adventure
Cockington Primary School pupils join world’s largest children’s choir
Pupils Cockington Primary School added their voices to the world's largest children's choir as part of a creative and magical adventure
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January 20, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Cockington Primary School pupils join world’s largest children’s choir
Pupils Cockington Primary School added their voices to the world's largest children's choir as part of a creative and magical adventure
Pupils Cockington Primary School added their voices to the world's largest children's choir as part of a creative and magical adventure
“Denying democracy” | Exeter election plan slammed
The request for the suspension of local elections in Exeter has led to outcry about the cancelling of democracy
The request for the suspension of local elections in Exeter has led to outcry about the cancelling of democracy
“Denying democracy” | Exeter election plan slammed
The request for the suspension of local elections in Exeter has led to outcry about the cancelling of democracy
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January 19, 2026 at 9:24 AM
“Denying democracy” | Exeter election plan slammed
The request for the suspension of local elections in Exeter has led to outcry about the cancelling of democracy
The request for the suspension of local elections in Exeter has led to outcry about the cancelling of democracy
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In Exeter hundreds turned out, rejecting Britain First & UKIPs devisive message. Even with their leader there not many joined them.
Minorities aren’t the cause of our country’s problems. Exeter’s not without problems, but it’s a great place to live & work & our diverse community lives well together
Minorities aren’t the cause of our country’s problems. Exeter’s not without problems, but it’s a great place to live & work & our diverse community lives well together
January 17, 2026 at 5:45 PM
In Exeter hundreds turned out, rejecting Britain First & UKIPs devisive message. Even with their leader there not many joined them.
Minorities aren’t the cause of our country’s problems. Exeter’s not without problems, but it’s a great place to live & work & our diverse community lives well together
Minorities aren’t the cause of our country’s problems. Exeter’s not without problems, but it’s a great place to live & work & our diverse community lives well together
Don’t disregard democracy | plea for Exeter elections to go ahead
Opposition parties in Exeter have got together to please for Exeter elections this year - that's democracy, right?
Opposition parties in Exeter have got together to please for Exeter elections this year - that's democracy, right?
Don’t disregard democracy | plea for Exeter elections to go ahead
Opposition parties in Exeter have got together to please for Exeter elections this year - that's democracy, right?
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January 16, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Don’t disregard democracy | plea for Exeter elections to go ahead
Opposition parties in Exeter have got together to please for Exeter elections this year - that's democracy, right?
Opposition parties in Exeter have got together to please for Exeter elections this year - that's democracy, right?
Plymouth residents called to share Pride in Place ideas
Luke invites the residents of Morice Town, Mount Wise and Stonehouse to attend his drop in session about Pride in Place funding
Luke invites the residents of Morice Town, Mount Wise and Stonehouse to attend his drop in session about Pride in Place funding
Plymouth residents called to share Pride in Place ideas
Luke invites the residents of Morice Town, Mount Wise and Stonehouse to attend his drop in session about Pride in Place funding
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January 15, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Plymouth residents called to share Pride in Place ideas
Luke invites the residents of Morice Town, Mount Wise and Stonehouse to attend his drop in session about Pride in Place funding
Luke invites the residents of Morice Town, Mount Wise and Stonehouse to attend his drop in session about Pride in Place funding
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Innovative Exeter-based technology leads to curb non-consensual image abuse
An Exeter-based firm is leading the way to curb non-consensual image abuse, an important development in online safety
An Exeter-based firm is leading the way to curb non-consensual image abuse, an important development in online safety
Innovative Exeter-based technology leads to curb non-consensual image abuse
An Exeter-based firm is leading the way to curb non-consensual image abuse, an important development in online safety
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January 14, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Innovative Exeter-based technology leads to curb non-consensual image abuse
An Exeter-based firm is leading the way to curb non-consensual image abuse, an important development in online safety
An Exeter-based firm is leading the way to curb non-consensual image abuse, an important development in online safety
Scrapping mandatory digital ID is a win for common sense
Scrapping mandatory digital ID is another welcome u-turn from the Government. South West Devon MP Rebecca Smith explains why
Scrapping mandatory digital ID is another welcome u-turn from the Government. South West Devon MP Rebecca Smith explains why
Scrapping mandatory digital ID is a win for common sense
Scrapping mandatory digital ID is another welcome u-turn from the Government. South West Devon MP Rebecca Smith explains why
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January 14, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Scrapping mandatory digital ID is a win for common sense
Scrapping mandatory digital ID is another welcome u-turn from the Government. South West Devon MP Rebecca Smith explains why
Scrapping mandatory digital ID is another welcome u-turn from the Government. South West Devon MP Rebecca Smith explains why
"In the end, my decision was easy," says @carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social about being on X...
... what easy decision will @lukepollard.bsky.social make?
The platform has falling impact because it trades in vile, hate-filled language and dodgy images
www.theprsd.co.uk/2026/01/10/a...
... what easy decision will @lukepollard.bsky.social make?
The platform has falling impact because it trades in vile, hate-filled language and dodgy images
www.theprsd.co.uk/2026/01/10/a...
A club of indecent images and vile language - the PRSD
Indecent images and hate-filled language on X hasn't stopped some of your MPs and government - using - or curbing - the social media platform
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January 13, 2026 at 1:24 PM
"In the end, my decision was easy," says @carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social about being on X...
... what easy decision will @lukepollard.bsky.social make?
The platform has falling impact because it trades in vile, hate-filled language and dodgy images
www.theprsd.co.uk/2026/01/10/a...
... what easy decision will @lukepollard.bsky.social make?
The platform has falling impact because it trades in vile, hate-filled language and dodgy images
www.theprsd.co.uk/2026/01/10/a...
A powerful, traumatic ocean remembrance and subsequent positive change
Positive change is all around us, and there is time — not much, but enough — to revel in and protect our ocean environments
Positive change is all around us, and there is time — not much, but enough — to revel in and protect our ocean environments
A powerful, traumatic ocean remembrance and subsequent positive change
Positive change is all around us, and there is time — not much, but enough — to revel in and protect our ocean environments
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January 13, 2026 at 12:02 PM
A powerful, traumatic ocean remembrance and subsequent positive change
Positive change is all around us, and there is time — not much, but enough — to revel in and protect our ocean environments
Positive change is all around us, and there is time — not much, but enough — to revel in and protect our ocean environments
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This weekend there was a lot of chat among MPs about what to do about X.
In the end, my decision was easy: I deleted the app. While I’ll miss going down Megan Markle rabbit holes, the truth is that the platform under Musk has become a cess pit of misogyny.
In the end, my decision was easy: I deleted the app. While I’ll miss going down Megan Markle rabbit holes, the truth is that the platform under Musk has become a cess pit of misogyny.
January 12, 2026 at 12:33 PM
This weekend there was a lot of chat among MPs about what to do about X.
In the end, my decision was easy: I deleted the app. While I’ll miss going down Megan Markle rabbit holes, the truth is that the platform under Musk has become a cess pit of misogyny.
In the end, my decision was easy: I deleted the app. While I’ll miss going down Megan Markle rabbit holes, the truth is that the platform under Musk has become a cess pit of misogyny.
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Who's bringing their own vinyl along to Clash in Dartington, Devon this coming Sunday...?
January 12, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Who's bringing their own vinyl along to Clash in Dartington, Devon this coming Sunday...?
Big, bold, ambitious | Plymouth bids for City of Culture
It's big, it's bold, and it's ambitious, Plymouth is going for a City of Culture bid - and it's got the history and talent to champion it
It's big, it's bold, and it's ambitious, Plymouth is going for a City of Culture bid - and it's got the history and talent to champion it
Big, bold, ambitious | Plymouth bids for City of Culture
It's big, it's bold, and it's ambitious, Plymouth is going for a City of Culture bid - and it's got the history and talent to champion it
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January 12, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Big, bold, ambitious | Plymouth bids for City of Culture
It's big, it's bold, and it's ambitious, Plymouth is going for a City of Culture bid - and it's got the history and talent to champion it
It's big, it's bold, and it's ambitious, Plymouth is going for a City of Culture bid - and it's got the history and talent to champion it
Police and Crime Commissioner’s record under fire after rape conviction of serving Police Officer
The rape of a local woman by a serving police officer is putting the performance of the Devon's Police and Crime Commissioner under scrutiny
The rape of a local woman by a serving police officer is putting the performance of the Devon's Police and Crime Commissioner under scrutiny
Police and Crime Commissioner’s record under fire after rape conviction of serving Police Officer
The rape of a local woman by a serving police officer is putting the performance of the Devon's Police and Crime Commissioner under scrutiny
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January 12, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Police and Crime Commissioner’s record under fire after rape conviction of serving Police Officer
The rape of a local woman by a serving police officer is putting the performance of the Devon's Police and Crime Commissioner under scrutiny
The rape of a local woman by a serving police officer is putting the performance of the Devon's Police and Crime Commissioner under scrutiny
UPDATE: South Devon MP @carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social as now quit the Twit...
A club of indecent images and vile language
Indecent images and hate-filled language on X hasn't stopped some of your MPs and government - using - or curbing - the social media platform
Indecent images and hate-filled language on X hasn't stopped some of your MPs and government - using - or curbing - the social media platform
A club of indecent images and vile language
Indecent images and hate-filled language on X hasn't stopped some of your MPs and government - using - or curbing - the social media platform
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January 12, 2026 at 9:53 AM
UPDATE: South Devon MP @carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social as now quit the Twit...
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Hi, Devon County Council get a line item for £1.8m for homelessness support from government, but choose to reallocate it because it’s not ringfenced. I think that’s something people might want to know.
January 10, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Hi, Devon County Council get a line item for £1.8m for homelessness support from government, but choose to reallocate it because it’s not ringfenced. I think that’s something people might want to know.