Communities in Kingskerswell and North Bovey are both proud to launch new community landing sites for Devon Air Ambulance
The Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) Community Landing Site Network enters an exciting new phase for Autumn 2023 and this week, two more sites in Kingskerswell & North Bovey became operational.
DAA’s network of 196 surveyed floodlit landing sites have...
Flapjackery, a Devon-based business renowned for its hand-crafted, artisan gluten-free flapjacks, is delighted to announce its shops have raised nearly £2,500 for charity.
The money was raised through a unique initiative that encourages customers to choose a more environmentally friendly option when they purchase flapjacks and other sweet treats.
OPTICIANS in Plymouth have helped to contribute to recycling more than 50 tonnes of glasses and eyecare materials that customers have dropped off.
The total has been unveiled by Specsavers Plymouth stores as part of Recycle Week (16-22 October). It also marks reaching the significant milestone of recycling the equivalent of 1 million pairs of glasses, at stores across the UK, since...
Devon County Council is gearing up for Storm Ciaran, which is forecast to reach the UK this Wednesday night into Thursday.
The worst of the storm is expected to track the English Channel, but with the Met Office predicting heavy rain and strong winds, Storm Ciaran's impact is likely to be felt across Devon and Cornwall.
And with trees still in full leaf, and the ground...
East Devon District Council (EDDC) has issued the following statement explaining the actions that it is taking to repair Exmouth's seawall.
Councillor Geoff Jung, EDDC’s Portfolio Holder for Coast, Country, and Environment, said: "Following the appearance of cracks in the seawall in front of Sideshore a few weeks ago, the council appointed a marine contractor to assess what works...
A new £5.7m junction, off the A361 near Tiverton, was officially opened today by the Chair of Devon County Council (DCC) Percy Prowse.
The new Tiverton Eastern Urban Extension access junction is a vital part of new infrastructure links to developments planned and being delivered for the east of Tiverton, which is part of Mid Devon’s Local Plan.
As part of East Devon District Council's (EDDC) commitment to boosting tenant satisfaction, lots of opportunities are being provided for tenants to be actively involved in its housing service.
EDDC's Community Development team have organised and delivered a range of programmes and events to improve tenants’ experience. The team have been busy arranging training to help volunteers to...
A brand new BBC Two six-part series is set to begin on Tuesday 14 November 2023 at 8.00pm taking viewers behind the scenes and under the water at the UK’s national aquarium.
Ever wondered how a shark is moved from one tank to another? Or how many Ray’s is too many for one aquarium? Secrets of the Aquarium explores the incredible underwater homes of thousands of animals at the...
From left to right: Frazer Pugh, director of The Handpicked Scallop Company, Josh Perkes, co-owner of Brixham Seafish, Simon Hulstone, chef-proprietor of the Michelin-starred Elephant Restaurant
The start of autumn has seen the UK’s most popular holiday destination, the English Riviera, welcome thousands of visitors for its annual England's Seafood FEAST , which celebrates locally...
Elburton Villa FC is celebrating after a scoring a brand-new club house from team sponsors, Tilia Homes Western.
The club house has been donated following the launch of the homebuilder’s brand-new sales and marketing suite at Teign View, in Kingsteignton. The temporary cabin was to be disposed of and, as a community-focussed homebuilder, decided to gift the outbuilding to Elburton...
