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Devon Patient on Ground-Breaking Cancer Trial

One of the first Devon cancer patients to be recruited onto a ground-breaking trial in the region has spoken of his relief at receiving cutting-edge treatment following his diagnosis.

Gary Rowe, 53, from Paignton, was told he had cancer of the throat just before Christmas 2022 and was offered the chance to go on a clinical trial, giving him a new type of radiotherapy, and the...

Pupils rewarded with top marks in LAMDA exams

A Totnes independent day school is celebrating after its pupils all received outstanding results in their LAMDA examinations.

Children at St Christopher’s Prep School and Nursery at Staverton in South Devon, which accepts children between the ages of three and 11, all achieved either a merit or a distinction for their exams.

LAMDA, which stands for London Academy of Music...

Blackpool Sands takeaway reopens under a new partnership

The owners of one of the UK’s most iconic beaches, Blackpool Sands near Dartmouth in South Devon, have partnered with new operators to re-open their renowned eating establishment and implement a series of fresh and exciting changes over the next 12 months.

Geoffrey and Robert Newman have joined forces with Charlie and Zuzana Deuchar, owners of Dartmouth’s multi-award winning boutique...

Devon Listed as a Perfect Valentines Getaway Location

Are you looking to spend some time away from home with your partner this Valentine's Day? Forget Paris and Venice, the UK has a huge array of beautiful and romantic locations to explore with your other half.

From the cobbled streets of York to the stunning coastal scenery of Devon, there’s plenty of incredible destinations, and as Google searches for ‘Valentine’s getaway’ are already...

Boost your childcare budget this half term

As the February half term draws closer, families are being reminded that they can save up to £2,000 a year on childcare costs with Tax-Free Childcare.  

More than 37,600 families in the South West used the scheme in September 2022 and benefitted from the government paying towards childcare costs. 

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging families to find out more about...

Virtual Live your Life workshop comes to Devon and Exeter

On 23 February, Lymphoma Action will be holding a virtual Live your Life workshop for anyone in the Devon and Exeter area who has been affected by lymphoma, a type of blood cancer.

Lymphoma Action’s Live your Life workshops have been developed to support people who have come to the end of their treatment for lymphoma, or who are being monitored by their healthcare team as their...

Bellway’s Mason housetype which will be built at the new Fox Mill Gardens development in Willand

First homes on sale at new development in Devon village

The first homes have been released for sale at a new development in the Devon village of Willand.

Bellway is building 125 homes at Fox Mill Gardens, off Meadow Park, and potential buyers had their first opportunity to reserve a place there in December, when a sales cabin was opened on site.

Tim Lund, Sales Director of Bellway South West, said: “Welcoming the first visitors on...

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Devon chef and pub owner uncorks his new wine school  

Devon chef and pub owner uncorks his new wine school

The owner of a gastro pub in Exeter is raising a glass to his new wine school which launches this week.

Luke Davies, the owner of Cowick Barton gastro pub and a local wine expert, is launching Devon Local Wine School to host regular wine tastings, food and wine events and wine qualifications for those keen to learn more...

Simple Cleaning Hacks that Won’t Cost You a Pound

It’s a common misconception that one needs to have a wide variety of expensive products in their arsenal to do the cleaning like a pro. Still, in reality, your path to a spotless space is less thorny and expensive than you might think. Sometimes, something as simple as a wet wipe or a capful of vinegar can spruce up the look of your room and make it feel more welcoming. Below are some easy...

Can I Put a Skip in My Garden?

Having a skip in your garden can be a great way to keep it tidy and organized. It is an easy solution for disposing of large amounts of waste, especially if you’re doing some gardening or landscaping work at home. But before you go ahead and hire one from Just Hire Skips , there are some things you need to consider first.

In this article, we will look at the different types of skips...

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