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Data Reveals the Most Romantic Places in Devon for Couples

Data Reveals the Most Romantic Places in Devon for Couples

Devon is full of romantic places, with plenty of picturesque towns, elegant historic buildings as well as beautiful landscapes and beaches. As we approach Valentine’s Day, local experts at Sweetcombe Cottage Holidays have revealed the most romantic places in Devon for couples.

The Devon holiday cottages company...

Young AO delivery van fanatic gets chance to ride in one during dream VIP tour of depot 

A five-year-old obsessed with AO’s distinctive green delivery vans had his dream come true, when he was invited for a guided tour of his local depot.

Arthur Wright, from Plymouth, was invited to the online electricals retailer’s Exeter outbase and was given the VIP treatment. Arthur and his mum Caroline were greeted with picnic and a cake in the shape of an AO van, before he was...

Gidleigh Park retains its Michelin star

Gidleigh Park and Executive Head Chef Chris Eden are celebrating the news that Gidleigh Park has retained its Michelin star , following the release of the Michelin Guide 2024.

The biggest date in the UK’s culinary calendar, this year’s Michelin Guide was announced at a live event held at Manchester’s Midland Hotel on Monday 5 February, in front of an audience including many of the...

Traffic Lights to be trialled in Starcross

Traffic lights are to be tried out on the main road through Starcross.

Devon County Council’s trial scheme on the A379 is due to run from Monday 12 February until Thursday 28 March.

The aim will be to improve conditions for all road users through the historic pinchpoint at the 18th Century Courtenay Arms Mews in Starcross. The width of this section of the road makes it...

RHS Rosemoor selected as home for endangered Wollemi pines as part of the first global ‘metacollection’ to save the iconic species from extinction

The RHS Garden Rosemoor, situated near Great Torrington in North Devon, has been chosen to be part of a global conservation project to protect the endangered Wollemia pine from Australia, one of a few very select sites in the UK.

Wollemi pines have been dubbed the ‘dinosaur tree’ because fossil records show they were living 200 million years ago alongside the dinosaurs. The pine (...

Renowned New Executive Chef Brings Fresh Seasonal Menu to Amelia’s

The award-winning Amelia’s restaurant at Cofton Holidays in Starcross has welcomed an exciting new Executive Chef who promises to bring his experience working at Michelin-starred restaurants and with Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall to this hidden gem loved by foodies. Renowned chef Richard King has represented the UK at an international level multiple times at the “Restaurant of The Future”...

Plymouth High School for Girls marks 150th milestone with year of celebrations ahead

Plymouth High School for Girls is proud to announce the celebration of its 150th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in the school's rich history of providing exceptional education.

Founded in 1874, Plymouth High School for Girls has been a cornerstone of education for girls across the region, consistently fostering a culture of academic excellence, leadership, and community...

Opening date set for new £13m care home in Dawlish

A £13 million care home in Dawlish, Devon, has announced a community open day as the date is set for a soft launch inviting local people to have a look around.

Claremont Manor, a 71-bed care home with five-star facilities, will offer personalised residential, dementia and nursing care in a luxurious setting when it opens in March.

Ahead of the home opening next month,...

Devon Revealed as the best road trip destinations for book lovers

Reading is the nation’s most popular hobby, with 42% of Brits saying that delving into a book is one of their favourite free-time activities.

Over the centuries, the UK has inspired thousands of authors from around the world, with many setting their own stories in remote woods or quaint British towns. If you’re a bookworm, you might fancy an exciting road trip across the country to put...

Local athlete scoops medal in Special Olympics GB’s first National Winter Games

An athlete from Devon has won a medal at the inaugural Special Olympics Great Britain National Winter Games in Folgaria, Italy.

The week-long competition (January 27 / February 3) featured both alpine skiing and figure skating competitions.

Jack Hale, from Broadhempston, near Totnes, came second in the giant slalom, and received a participation award for the slalom event....

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