Devon

A Seafood Extravaganza: England’s Seafood FEAST 

The country’s most exciting celebration of seafood is returning to the English Riviera, South Devon, this autumn. Shaping up to be a feast for all the senses, England’s Seafood FEAST (29th September - 15thOctober) will see an incredible array of experiences and special menus at over 30 eateries. Seafood lovers will be able to visit the world-renowned Brixham Fish Market and also meet the...

The Most Popular Devon Landmarks According to TikTok and Instagram

Devon is renowned for a range of things such as its spectacular coastlines and beautiful beaches, to its medieval towns and cute seaside villages. The diverse county has lots to see, with an array of landmarks and sights to visit, making it a popular holiday destination.

To help holiday goers decide where to visit, local experts at Sweetcombe Cottage Holidays have revealed the most...

Plymouth Laureate of Words: Public vote now open

The public vote for the next Plymouth Laureate of Words is now open for people to cast their vote online.

Plymouth has a rich history of literary connections and a burgeoning literature scene with a variety of writing groups and a welcoming community of live readers and performers.

Following Laura Horton’s successful term in the role, a shortlist of four exciting candidates...

Volunteer Sally launches The Crafty Club

Sally Hill has worked in animal welfare for the past 25 years, but recently she has taken up volunteering at Hatherleigh Nursing Home where she hosts a weekly craft club for the residents, fondly referred to as family members.

Sally lives a few miles away from the Devon nursing home on a farm where she rescued, and now takes care of 25 dogs, 8 tortoises, 5 guinea pigs, a one-legged...

Applications invited for free tree scheme

Landowners and communities in Devon are being reminded they have just over five weeks left to apply for this year’s free tree scheme .

Devon County Council is offering up to 50 free tree packs, each containing 45 native broadleaved trees and other items to support their planting and establishment.

The free tree initiative, which was first launched by the County Council as a...

Bettesworths Celebrates 80 Years of Exceptional Property Practice in the South West

Bettesworths, a leading name in the commercial and residential property industry, is proud to commemorate its 80th business anniversary. Over the course of eight decades, Bettesworths has established itself as one of the most highly regarded property practices in the South West, with an impressive track record of successfully advertising and closing sales on thousands of properties across the...

Ultimate Wedding Planner star suffers secret heartbreak while filming BBC show

A contestant on the BBC’s high-profile wedding reality show had to battle tragic family news as she planned the happiest day for couples. Yasmin Downing, from Plymouth, has revealed that she had to help arrange her beloved grandmother’s funeral at the same time she was competing with eight other hopefuls on the Ultimate Wedding Planner which launched last night. “It was devastating when my...

Broadclyst Neighbourhood Plan formally ‘made’

The Broadclyst Neighbourhood Plan will be used to help decide planning applications in the parish.

This announcement follows more than five years of dedicated hard work by Broadclyst Parish Council and local community volunteers.

The Broadclyst Neighbourhood Plan was supported by 88 per cent of voters in June’s referendum, following independent examination and extensive...

Pioneering Devon-based Biochar Project wins International Conservation Award

Olympus Power are proud sponsors of the Flete Field Lab , a local project that recently secured the Devon Environment Foundation award for ‘Best Grant for Reducing Pollution’ at a ceremony hosted by the Conservation Collective in Corfu.

Up against international competition, this Devon-based project won thanks to their innovative project trialling nature-based solutions to enhance soil...

Students at Plymouth High School for Girls Sixth Form celebrate their A-Level results

Students and staff at Plymouth High School for Girls, located on St Lawrence Road and part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, are celebrating after receiving their A-Level results.

It has been another year of A level successes. Students and staff have worked incredibly hard throughout the last two years and they have been rewarded with some outstanding grades. Plymouth High are...

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