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Mickeys Beach Bar and Restaurant is now open

The highly anticipated casual bar and restaurant from Chef Owner Michael Caines has opened on Exmouth’s Sideshore

Michael Caines’ much-anticipated new casual hospitality concept – Mickeys Beach Bar and Restaurant – has officially opened on Exmouth beach. With stunning panoramic views across the Devon coastline and up through the Exe estuary, it has beachside seating and welcomes families,...

Caution is the watchword over the next weeks, warns Devon’s Director of Public Health Devon

Caution is the watchword over the next weeks, warns Devon’s Director of Public Health Devon

Along with, ‘just because we can, doesn’t mean we should’, ‘taking a cautious approach’ to the latest easing of restrictions is the mantra from public health experts up and down the land.

So while the choice to hug our family and friends, or to choose not to just yet, is ours to take, Steve Brown, Director of Public Health Devon advises caution.

“I’m not going to tell people...

Unprecedented advance ticket sales for Devon County Show 2021

Unprecedented advance ticket sales for Devon County Show 2021

The Devon County Show have announced unprecedented demand for their advance show tickets, with sales up 600% year on year, as people rush to secure their attendance at this year’s show after a 26 month absence.

The show this year on 2, 3 and 4 July will be the 125th in the Show’s history and will be the first County Show to make an appearance on the circuit in 22 months.

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Let’s talk about Climate: an explosion of art across East Devon this summer

In the year that the UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, THG and East Devon District Council launch Climate Conversations: a multi-site programme of exhibitions, events and activities

For the first time, Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) will present an exhibition across two towns - Honiton and Exmouth.

The arts can raise...

Green light for East Devon’s ambitious Clyst Valley Regional Park plans

The Park will support the local economy and boost biodiversity

Plans for a protected greenspace about half the size of Exeter have received support from East Devon Councillors.

Yesterday at East Devon District Council’s Strategic Planning Committee , Councillors unanimously gave their backing in support of the Clyst Valley Regional Park, located in the west of the district.

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‘The Billion Trees Project’ helps rebuild sustainable communities (Photo: Eden Reforestation Project

Independent Devon company is on a 'treemendous' quest to plant 1 billion trees to help offset carbon footprint generated by businesses

Leading independent software company RapidReg Ltd. located in Exeter is on a quest to plant 1 billion trees as part of an aspiring initiative to save the planet by offsetting the carbon footprint generated by businesses, whilst helping them to attract a new wave of green-minded consumers all for just 15p per tree.

Studies suggest between 75%-90% of the total global carbon emissions...

Muck on country roads caused by vehicles carrying liquid digestate to ADs  (photo: Devon CPRE)

Massive lagoon and expansion of industrial anaerobic digesters has to stop

Devon CPRE believes the expansion of anaerobic digesters (ADs) has to be curtailed to protect rural communities and the countryside, as fourteen villages and hamlets join forces to protest against development plans for an industrial-scale lagoon near Upton Pyne. This facility will act as a massive storage and distribution centre west of Exeter for liquid digestate, a by-product of ADs....

A photograph of a public footpath sign nailed to a tree stump, with woodland behind

Exeter Ramblers reveal hidden walking trails of Exeter

The Exeter and District Ramblers have produced a collection of hand-picked trails to encourage Exeter residents to get outside and discover a new side to their city.

The collection has been published as a book called Walking Around Exeter, with contributions from different members of the group and tested for accuracy and clarity. The 16 routes in the collection range from 2.5 to 7...

How much does an extension cost in 2021?

Average house extension prices are between £15,000 to £125,000 , but this varies depending on the type of extension you want to have.

Find out more about the cost of extensions in this guide from the National Association of Building Contractors .

How Much Does an Extension Cost?

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The average house...

Support Devon Air Ambulance with the Captain Tom 100 Challenge

Devon Air Ambulance are proudly supporting the Captain Tom 100Campaign to honour an extraordinary gentleman that touched our hearts and inspired millions of people across the world.

Your local air ambulance was touched, as were many, by the pure dedication and commitment that Captain Tom gave to raising vital funds at the height of the pandemic. The Pilots and clinical teams of Devon...

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