RGB Building Supplies’ campaign to support businesses in the local area is continuing to give the community a chance to receive vouchers to spend at independent shops and venues.
The builders merchant has so far given away vouchers totalling £1,390 with a number of businesses in the region having been supported. These include Plymouth Pavilions, Josie’s Interiors in Bideford, and the...
New research from Scrap Car Comparison has revealed the worst roads in Great Britain to breakdown on, after analysis of over 6 million different road point locations across England, Scotland and Wales.
The B725, near the hamlet of Middlebie in Dumfries Scotland has won the unfortunate crown of being the very worst, due to its inconvenient mixture of poor weather and remote location....
As the most romantic day of the year is fast approaching, holiday cottage company, Lyme Bay Holidays , have analysed data to find the UK’s most romantic destination.
Devon has featured in third place based on four different metrics:romantic activities, romantic restaurants, Google searches for proposal ideas and features in wedding hashtags on Instagram.
Despite their pubs being currently closed, many publicans across the South West are spreading some cheer to people in their local communities, during these challenging times, by sharing a heartwarming poem about pubs written and performed by a poet from Bristol.
The poem, which has been specially commissioned for pubs in the South West by arts project INN CROWD, is called ‘The Best...
Snow showers and freezing conditions swept across Devon in the early hours of this morning and Devon County Council is warning of a significant risk of ice on Devon’s roads, particularly into tomorrow (Monday 25 January) morning.
Devon’s fleet of gritters have been working around the clock to treat the County Council’s salting network, but the authority is urging people to avoid all...
Sidmouth’s Harrison-Lavers & Potbury’s is delighted to announce the expansion of its Board of Directors, with Tony Sutherland being appointed Sales Director. Tony has been with the firm for over 10 years and has been at the forefront of the company’s sales department.
Managing Director, Jay Thorne said of the appointment: “Tony has been an invaluable member of the team. His...
The NHS in Devon is making final preparations ready to welcome the first patients to two new large-scale caccination centres from 26 January.
The Mayflower Grandstand at Plymouth Argyle Football Club’s Home Park Stadium, and exhibition and event venue Westpoint Exeter will be hosting their first booked appointments to people aged 80 and above from next Tuesday.
With Devon’s Snow Wardens prepared to spring into action this weekend, they will also be marking the 10th anniversary of the volunteer scheme this year.
The scheme has gone from strength to strength since it was launched by Devon County Council in 2011 , and around 325 towns and parishes in the county currently have snow wardens.
Devon is preparing for the possibility of widespread snow showers on Sunday morning (24 January).
Gritters will be carrying out multiple treatments overnight tonight as freezing temperatures and the risk of icy conditions and wintry showers continue into the weekend.
The County Council’s teams will be treating around 2,000 miles of roads on Devon’s primary and secondary...
This week, work has started on road improvements for enhanced access at Exeter Airport via Long Lane.
The new access will help to boost economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, support new employment and provide opportunities for clean and inclusive growth.
The enhancements to Long Lane will unlock development of the new 19 acre AirPark site in the Exeter and East Devon...
