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Two celebrated Devon brands unite to launch handcrafted flapjack ice cream desserts

Two of Devon's most celebrated artisan food producers have joined forces to create a delicious new collection of handcrafted ice cream desserts, bringing together Flapjackery's famous gluten free flapjacks with Granny Gothards' multi award-winning ice cream.

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Army veteran aims to lunge his way to a new world record

An Army veteran from Exeter aims to lunge his way to a new world record while raising funds for veterans' mental health charity Combat Stress.

Luke Dyer, 37, is preparing to tackle an extraordinary 73 miles of walking lunges – a distance believed to far exceed the current known record of five miles. An application has been submitted to Guinness World Records and official verification...

Fore a good cause! Devon housebuilder swings into action with charity golf day

A Devon housebuilder has raised funds on the fairway and pitched in to raise more than £11,000 for a local charity.

Barratt Bristol, currently building at three developments across Devon, hosted a charity golf day at The Bristol Golf Club in support of their charity of the year, Children's Hospice South West, a local charity dedicated to enhancing the lives of children and young...

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How Juliet Balconies Bring Outdoor Connections to Upper Floors

Upper-floor rooms often have the best views in the house, yet they can feel oddly disconnected from the outside. A standard window lets in light, of course, but it rarely creates that sense of openness people want from a bedroom, home office, or loft conversion. That’s where Juliet balconies come into their own.

Unlike a full projecting balcony, a Juliet balcony sits across the...

Best-Selling 3D Printed Products You Should Know

3D printing has moved beyond prototypes and hobby projects. Today, 3D printed products can be found in home decor, gaming, fashion accessories, and toy boxes, and a handful of categories are consistently popular across the market. But if you want to know what’s really selling now, here’s a look at the products people continue to buy.

1. Organizers and Home Decor

Home decor is one of...

Calvo Loco opens in Exmouth

Popular Exeter tapas restaurant Calvo Loco is opening a second site in Exmouth following a £70,000 investment.

The restaurant, which has built a loyal following at its original site, is taking over the former Wine Hub at 32 The Strand in the town and opens later this month. The new restaurant has created six new jobs so far, with more on the horizon.

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McLaren Racing and Mental Health Foundation challenge people in Devon to complete a virtual Silverstone lap for mental health

McLaren Racing and the Mental Health Foundation are calling on people in Devon to take part in a virtual Silverstone challenge and help raise vital funds to prevent poor mental health.

The reigning Formula 1 Constructors' and Drivers' World Champions are asking people to complete virtual laps of the famous Silverstone circuit and raise money to support the Mental Health Foundation’s...

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Will Brounger, Charlie Chappell and Joseph Hancox celebrate their GCSE results

South Devon High School GCSE student celebrate their results

This year sees 92% of students achieve success across 12 vocational subjects including Games Design, Hospitality, Travel and Tourism, Adventure Sports, Sports Coaching, Automotive, Mechanical Engineering, Animal Care, Performing Arts, Health and Social Care, Childcare and Public Services.

Seven subjects including Travel and Tourism, Sports Coaching, Childcare, Automotive, Public...

What Consumer Reviews Actually Tell Us About Product Quality

Before you hand over your money for anything, from a kettle to a pair of trainers, you likely open a browser tab and check what other buyers have said. That habit has become so common that most shoppers now treat customer feedback as a checkpoint before checkout, and few purchases happen without it. Yet not every review carries the same weight, and knowing what separates a helpful comment...

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Royal William Yard launches its first literary festival

Popular Plymouth destination, Royal William Yard, is launching its first literary festival this September. Read Write Yap – a play on the site’s initials – is a month-long celebration of reading, writing and spoken word, bringing a programme of events, drop-in activities and installations to the Yard’s waterfront, outdoor spaces and historic buildings throughout the month.

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Six Friends Conquer Mont Blanc to Raise Funds for Wooden Spoon and give children the chance to thrive

Six friends have successfully conquered Mont Blanc, completing an incredible 4,810-metre challenge to raise vital funds for Wooden Spoon, the children’s charity of rugby.

After months of training and preparation, the team took on one of Europe’s most demanding mountain challenges, pushing themselves to their physical and mental limits to reach the summit.

The ascent...

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