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The deadline to enter the prestigious 2025 Food Drink Devon Awards is fast approaching, with entries closing on Monday 31st March. Recognised as the gold standard for excellence, the awards celebrate the best of Devon’s food and drink producers, retailers and hospitality establishments.

Open to members and non-members of Food Drink Devon, the awards feature a new category for 2025, ‘...

The auction of an amazing home-made tower made of chocolate brownies raised an impressive £40 towards Red Nose Day as part of celebrations held at Plymouth dementia care home Butterfly Lodge .

The auction was part of a fun day of activities organised by the activities team at the specialist care home in St Budeaux, which is run by award-winning dementia care provider Camelot Care ....

Two Devon friends have brought a sky high adventure to life in Bernard and Betty and The Hot Air Balloon , a thrilling debut children’s book.

Laura Cope and Frances Williams have turned their love of storytelling and illustration into a charming tale filled with fun, mischief, and a touch of fire-breathing chaos.

The story follows Bernard the dragon and his sidekick, Betty,...

Drake Circus has launched an exclusive social competition, giving one lucky winner the chance to win the perfect Mother’s Day treat.

The giveaway is part of the centre’s mission to celebrate the mother figures in our lives, with the winner receiving two places at a workshop of their choice with Nook Houseplants, which is the perfect way to spend quality time together. The workshops...