Devon

Fishing Minister visits historic fishing port of Brixham

On 15 and 16 June, Fisheries Minister Victoria Prentis visited Brixham, one of England’s busiest fishing ports to witness the outstanding work carried out by local industry. Meeting with traders, processors and fishing industry representatives, Minister Prentis had the opportunity to discuss some of the current issues facing the industry.

The fact-finding trip began with a virtual...

Local NHS chief urges people to get vital second jab

As the largest ever NHS vaccination programme enters its last lap Devon’s Primary Care Medical Director Alex Degan has encouraged local residents to come forward for their first jab and remember to get their second vital and lifesaving dose.

The plea comes as people aged 40 and over are now able to book in their second jab on the national booking system from eight weeks after their...

Paignton campaigner makes a splash at the G7 Summit

A campaigner from Paignton who spent the weekend campaigning in Cornwall during the G7 Summit, returns home with hopeful message - urging other local people to act.

Lilly Nattrass, 20, spent the weekend in Falmouth, as part of a group of 18 young people from overseas development charity CAFOD, calling for world leaders to take urgent action on vaccine fairness, the climate emergency...

A helping hand for gardeners from Larkfleet Homes

Award-winning local developer, Larkfleet Homes, has teamed up with garden expert Sally Killick of Cornflower Blue Gardens, to give new homeowners a helping hand in the garden.

Buyers of newbuild homes might see their blank canvas gardens as either an exciting challenge or an overwhelming prospect. To help them get started, Larkfleet Homes has commissioned a series of ‘how to’ videos...

Funding bid submitted for rail reinstatement business case

Devon County Council has submitted a bid for funding to develop the business case for the Tavistock to Plymouth railway.

Re-opening the link between Tavistock and Plymouth will encourage people to use rail services, helping to ease congestion on the A386 and reduce carbon emissions.

The authority is bidding for a grant from the Ideas Fund of the Restoring Your Railway...

New Devon holiday resort will bring California to the West Country

Bookings are now being taken for the newly refurbished Clawford Lakes Resort and Spa, a stunning 80-acre holiday destination that is set to be one of the most desirable leisure locations in the UK.

Currently in development following major planning permission being secured, and set to open to its first guests in Autumn 2021, the exclusive Clawford Lakes Resort and Spa will be home to...

The National Association of Building Contractors takes the headache out of finding the right accredited builders

Finding a builder in England is quite easy. Finding an accredited builder who provides first-class work is another story, The National Association of Building Contractors are here to help and is winning praise in the process .

It’s a big decision and serious commitment to have an extension built on a home, to have a room or rooms renovated, or to move forward with another significant...

Six awards for Chunk of Devon at The Taste of the West Awards

Taste of the West, the South West’s prestigious food, drink and hospitality awards, has announced its first round of winners of 2021. Famed for their delicious, handmade savoury bakes, Chunk of Devon is thrilled to have scooped five Gold and one Silver award for their awesome rustic Devon pies and pasties. Already one of the country’s most awarded pie and pasty makers with over 180 accolades...

Fast and Furious 9: The Fast Saga arrives at Vue Plymouth – and tickets are on sale now

FASTEN your seatbelts, as the hottest blockbuster of the year so far arrives at the home of Big Screen Entertainment – and tickets are on sale now.

From Thursday 24 June, film lovers, thrill seekers and diehard fans alike can catch the 9th instalment of one of cinema’s most iconic film franchises, in Fast and Furious 9: The Fast Saga .

Despite calling time on his driving...

Devon ranks as the third-best county for a UK 2021 road trip

The pandemic has forced us reconsider the ‘Staycation’. With tourist hot-spots booking up fast, online motor marketplace Dyler has compiled a handy guide to help you choose the perfect holiday for your summer getaway.

The UK’s top staycation spots

The research considered a variety of factors, from the safest roads to the most dog-friendly restaurants. Across all these factors, who...

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