Devon

Jurassic Fibre supports Hospiscare with Christmas trees recycling scheme

Award-winning ultra-fast broadband provider, Jurassic Fibre , has announced that they have pledged their support once again to Hospiscare this Christmas.

The Exeter-based telecoms company, who are on a mission to deliver their full fibre-to-the premises broadband to 500,000 homes and businesses in the South West, will be supporting Hospiscare’s Christmas Tree Recycling fundraiser, for...

DevonAiR Radio Revived

Many locals across East and South Devon will remember with affection, the former local radio station DevonAir Radio, which closed in 1994.

28 years on, the DevonAir name is due to take to the airwaves once more, in the form of DevonAiR Gold.

The station will launch on the new small scale DAB+ digital radio service in Exeter at 1pm on Saturday 31st December, and is currently...

A SWASFT ambulance responding to a call in the snow.

Access the right emergency care for you this winter

Winter is one of the busiest times of the year for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) ­– and we need continuing support from the public.

Ambulances must be available for patients who are facing a life-threatening medical emergency. To help with this, we are asking for the public’s support to ensure the service is used correctly.

You can help by...

Making Christmas sparkle at The Donkey Sanctuary

The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth has it all wrapped this Christmas and is the perfect festive day out for all the family.

The popular Carols by Candlelight service kicked off the festive season on Friday evening. Thousands of candles illuminated the heart of the sanctuary, creating a truly magical atmosphere for visitors, as the service returned as a live event at its international...

South West Business Council pledges support to region’s Net Zero goals by hosting energy leaders conference in Devon

The South West Business Council (SWBC) will be bringing together world-class decarbonisation experts and industry leaders from the energy sector for a key conference in Devon.

The event, which addresses the energy transition and climate change mitigation, is part of the council’s pledge to support Great South West’s plans for the South West to become the first Net Zero region in...

Thousands of bulbs planted at Exmouth’s Beach Gardens

Exmouth’s Beach Gardens will become a sea of colour this spring when thousands of new bulbs and plants bloom.

The colossal perennial planting scheme, being led by East Devon District Council (EDDC) and Exmouth in Bloom, comes as part of a wider EDDC initiative to make gardens and open spaces more environmentally friendly while looking after delicate eco-systems.

More than 2,...

Devon housebuilder shares top five benefits of buying a new build home

Leading housebuilder Allison Homes is sharing the top five reasons why homebuyers should consider new builds in the search for their perfect home.

Samantha Hart, Sales and Marketing Director at Allison Homes Central Region, said: “At Allison Homes we’re all about helping people find the home that is just right for them, and new builds are a fantastic option for a wide range of needs...

Devon’s wildlife heroes receive awards for outstanding contribution to nature conservation

Community groups from across Devon have been commended for their action towards wildlife conservation at the Devon Wildlife Community of the Year Awards.

The Awards, which took place on Tuesday evening at Exeter Phoenix, are part of Devon Local Nature Partnership’s (DLNP) Wild About Devon initiative which supports local communities to restore and improve important habitats for nature...

The Guinness Partnership introduce young people to a career in housing

National housing association, The Guinness Partnership, has partnered with Speakers for Schools (SFS) to reach out to younger people to increase awareness of the career opportunities available within the housing sector.

Speakers for Schools is a UK charity that works with state schools, academies, and colleges across the country to deliver inspirational career sessions, work...

Dartmouth restaurant awarded coveted AA rosette

An historic Dartmouth restaurant and boutique hotel has been recognised for its culinary excellence after winning its first AA rosette. Bayards Cove Inn received the coveted award, as well as four Gold stars for its accommodation and a Breakfast Award, following an overnight stay by AA inspector James Hartley. The awards, established by the breakdown cover company, are recognised as a...

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