Devon

Broadclyst Neighbourhood Plan one step closer to being formally made

88 percent of voters were in favour of the Broadclyst Neighbourhood Plan when it went to referendum.

A referendum on the document, which will be used to help shape developments and planning applications in the parish, was held on 22 June.

The plan, which was more than five years in the making, will be considered by East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) Cabinet on 12 July 2023...

East Devon MP meets Wildanet in campaign for better broadband as the company's rollout plans gets £50m boost

East Devon’s MP Simon Jupp met with the CEO of Wildanet, Helen Wylde, in Axminster on the 30th of June to discuss his campaign to expand super-fast broadband coverage ahead of a £50 million boost for the South West-based company’s rollout plans.

Speaking with the CEO and Wildanet’s Head of Network Services, David Payne, Simon Jupp MP raised his concerns over disconnected residents...

Creative Careers Success

Plympton Academy held its first ever creative careers fair as part of their ‘Unlock your Future’ campaign.

The Academy, part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, has launched a campaign to raise aspirations and broaden the horizons of young people in the South West, and encourage them to explore career opportunities within creative industries.

Plympton Academy welcomed...

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Study reveals a Devon beach wedding venue is the most Instagrammable in the UK!

The most Instagram-worthy beach wedding venues in the UK have been revealed in a new study, and a stunning Devon venue ranks number one in the list !

Golden sands, serene ocean views and the gentle sound of waves hitting the shore, there’s no denying the romantic appeal of a beachside wedding.

Wedding invitation company, Aura Print , analysed 70 of the most sought-after beach...

Crediton may soon have its first McDonald’s

Crediton may soon have its first McDonald’s, but local opinion appears to be split about it.

The fast-food giant has applied to build a new restaurant with a drive-thru on Joseph Locke Way, close to the town’s Tesco.

It claims the plan will provide the opportunity for it to meet a “long-standing requirement for a restaurant to serve this catchment area, to meet customer...

Sundial Care Home Celebrate Summer with BBQ Garden Party

Glastonbury festival may be over, but the party is still going on down in Devon! It was a showstopper of a summer garden BBQ party this week at Sundial care home in Tipton St John, with singing, dancing, and even a Shetland pony making an appearance.

The day was led by brilliant entertainer, Patrick Jarvis, who had the group up singing and dancing with him under the gazebo. Team...

New luxury care home set to open in Devon January 2024 

A state-of-the-art, £13 million care home is under construction in Dawlish, Devon, and is set to offer luxury care for the older community members and create up to 75 jobs.

Claremont Manor, on course to be opened at the start of 2024 by the Maria Mallaband Care Group, will provide an exceptional living environment with; 71 en-suite bedrooms across 3 floors, multiple lounges, restaurants,...

Introducing Kokoro: Where luxury meets wellness

A new luxury wellness club and retreat, Kokoro, is destined to redefine the concept of holistic well-being. Meaning “heart” in Japanese, Kokoro embodies the commitment to nurturing the mind, body and soul, providing an unparalleled sanctuary where club members can discover true balance and rejuvenation in their lives.

Kokoro is the brainchild of three female experts from the wellness...

Devon-based B-Corp business, The Positive Birth Company, runs first ever 50% off summer sale on all online courses

Devon-based B-Corp business, The Positive Birth Company, has announced its first-ever extended summer sale, offering 50% off all online courses until 8pm (BST) this coming Friday 7th July in a bid to further support expectant and new parents struggling with the Cost of Living Crisis.

Known for its work to democratise birth education, the company’s fully comprehensive antenatal and...

Plymouth Diving Club awarded Dawdon Shield Trophy for top club

Plymouth Diving Club were awarded the Dawdon Shield Trophy for top club at the Swim England Diving National Age Group Championships 2023.

As the competition reached the later stages at the Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, it looked to be between Plymouth and home club, City of Sheffield.

But with a total of 17 medals won overall across the four days, it was Plymouth...

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