Independent, family-owned Sandford Orchards has just won gold for all four of their ciders entered into the Taste of the West Awards. These are Devon Rosé, Devon Red, Rib Tickler and The General.
Barny Butterfield, Chief Cidermaker at Sandford Orchards comments: “We are thrilled that the judges agree that these four ciders are truly gold medalists! They represent a broad spectrum of...
The Royal Horticultural Society is inviting families to uncover the World on Your Windowsill this February half term, with a week of fun family activities at each of the five RHS Gardens.
From designing your own pot, to interactive storytelling walks with Garden Detectives, or growing your own Marimo pet, creative half-term events at the gardens are jam-packed with gardening...
People are being invited to have their say on Devon County Council’s plans to improve bus lanes on Braunton Road in Barnstaple. The public consultation has started today (Wednesday 17 January) and will close on Sunday 18 February. The proposals seek to reduce bus journey times for services from Braunton towards Barnstaple by improving bus priority along Braunton Road. The scheme would involve...
Police officers in South Molton are inviting cyclists to get their bikes security marked to keep them safe from potential thieves.
The free event will take place on Thursday 25 January at South Molton Pannier Market in Broad Street, South Molton and officers will be there from 9am until 1pm for anyone that wants to bring their bicycle along.
Seaton Visitor Centre Trust (SVCT) has gifted the generous sum of £8,000 to Seaton Wetlands. The money will pay for more young people to learn about wildlife and the environment, by subsidising school visits and providing educational and monitoring equipment.
From 2001-2015, Seaton Visitor Centre Trust spearheaded a campaign to open a visitor centre in Seaton. The Centre would...
Supporters of a historic Newton Abbot theatre and cinema say snags which have delayed a major town centre revamp could open the way for a new arts hub.
A group set up to champion the cause of the town’s Alexandra Theatre has released a spectacular computer ‘fly-by’ video of its plans for the historic building.
Now it believes government money ‘left over’ in the revamp could...
Celebrations have been in full swing at Raleigh Manor Care Home, as one of its residents reaches his centenary in style.
As a WWII veteran, and long-time resident of Budleigh Salterton Sid retold the very special memories he has of his time serving for the British Army. Sid saw service landing shortly after D Day at Arromanches (Gold) Beach in Normandy and also at Arnhem (Operation...
What can you do when a vulnerable person goes missing?
“Over the past decade, I have heard so many stories of vulnerable people going missing, particularly those living with dementia. Many people have been found, but for some the consequences were tragic.
"Last week Eric went to collect a chinese takeaway for himself and Margaret his wife, who was in the car right outside....
A Hollywood actress has surprised pupils at a high school in Plymouth with a message of praise for performers who re-enacted famous scenes from her films.
Plymouth High School for Girls, which has a house system, holds an annual drama festival where each house puts forward representatives to deliver a show based on an assigned theme.
A spate of collisions involving pedestrians in Plymouth is causing concern for officers in Devon & Cornwall
Between Sunday 7 January and Wednesday 11 January 2024, Devon & Cornwall Police have attended three collisions involving pedestrians. As a result, one pedestrian sadly lost their life, and two have suffered life-changing injuries and remain being treated at a local...
