Devon

Bovey Castle in Dartmoor National Park is celebrating after being named as Devon’s best large hotel at a prestigious tourism awards.

The 5 Red Star hotel was named ‘Large Hotel of the Year’ at the Devon Tourism Awards last night (November 16) at the Riviera International Conference Centre in Torquay.

The award recognises large full-service hotels that provide exemplary service...

Winter Lights return to illuminate Knightshayes on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Starting on Saturday 2 December, visitors to the National Trust property near Tiverton, Devon, can wander at their leisure and take in the dazzling displays.

The route explores some of the most magical places in the formal & woodland garden via an illuminated route.

‘There’s...

Ladram Bay Holiday Park in Budleigh Salterton has been named as Devon's top holiday park by judges of this year's Devon Tourism Awards.

The family-run business beat scores of other eligible parks to take the overall gold honour in the Holiday Park of the Year category of the annual contest.

The announcement was made at the glittering awards ceremony held at Torquay’s Riviera...

Sam Cox has officially begun his world record-breaking solo unsupported ski crossing of Antarctica.

Sam first stepped onto the ice on Sunday 19th November, after travelling from the UK to South America and then on to the Union Glacier in Antarctica.

On Monday he crossed the official start line, before skiing 16km towards the pole.

Sam said: “Most of my first day was...

Ottery St Mary’s Carnival Committee is launching two branded spirits as part of its ongoing fundraising efforts for Tar Barrels.

The ‘Ottery Tar Barrels’ gin and rum are made by Lyme Bay Winery and have been specially rebranded with the instantly recognisable Tar Barrels logo.

The traditional dry gin has botanical flavours of juniper, floral, and citrus notes alongside...

A Plymouth-based business has won a top award at the 2023 BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards.

The awards often referred to as the ‘Oscars of franchising’ were held at the Vox Conference Centre in Birmingham on 9th November 2023.

Plymouth-based home help company Extra Help took home the ‘Lifestyle Franchisor of the Year’.

Founded in 1977 and with a strapline of ‘...

Devon Carers, a free service by Westbank Community Health and Care, is this month celebrating 25 years of supporting unpaid carers across the county and is planning several events throughout the coming year as part of its landmark anniversary.

The charity provides a wide range of support services to those who look after family members or friends because they are ill, frail, or have a...

Across Devon, National Trust places are full of warmth, magic and sparkle as the festive season approaches. Wrap up and embrace the chilly days with a family walk around a country estate, or get into the Christmas spirit with carols, open fires and mince pies. There’s lots on offer this season, from Father Christmas stopping by to festive family trails and Christmas markets to Beautifully...

Timewade , a leading technology partner for SMEs in the South West, has been shortlisted for the Techspert Award at the Notty’s Business Awards.

The Notty’s Business Awards launched this year, to shine a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of businesses in the region.

The Techspert category celebrates the technology business that’s ahead of the curve and leverages it to...

The THG Open 2023 saw 87 finalists chosen from a record number of applications from artists across the South West region.

The Visitors’ Choice Prize was voted for by visitors over the duration of the exhibition (2 September - 28 October 2023). Gallery-goers cast their vote for a favourite piece in the exhibition.

The votes have been counted and THG has announced that...