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Loco Week gets underway at Pecorama

This week, Pecorama is set to host its highly anticipated annual Loco Week from Tuesday to Sunday, offering a thrilling experience for train enthusiasts and families.

This event promises a variety of activities and exhibits, making it a must-visit for anyone interested in miniature railways and locomotives.

Visitors can look forward to a range of exciting highlights...

New homes coming to seaside Devon town

Scores of families will be able to access high-quality, affordable homes after Torridge District Council gave the thumbs-up for 200 new properties in Bideford.

Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon secured planning permission to construct a development of one to four-bed homes on land at Atlantic Park off Clovelly Road on the western edge of the town.

The plans will help...

Traditional seaside entertainment set for Devon resorts thanks to new generation of performers

The promenades and quaysides of some of Devon’s most popular resorts will play host to a variety show of seaside entertainment this summer with the support of two young trainees.

The trainees will be learning the ropes of slapstick comedy, Punch and Judy shows, and magic tricks – and creating their own routines to entertain holidaymakers and locals drawn to the waterside.

It...

Britons crown Devon as top holiday destination in 2021

Britons crown Devon as top holiday destination in 2021

2021 is the year of the Staycation and Britons will be splashing £31 billion on holidaying on British shores this year

We’re all going on a summer holiday, no more working for a week, is certainly the song for this summer, as 71% of the nation is planning to take a summer holiday and 85% of these holidaymakers are holidaying on British shores. With the average Staycation costing around £769....