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Mid Devon GAC host concert with Crediton Strummers

On Saturday 4 July at 7.00pm Mid Devon Good Afternoon Choir welcome the Crediton Strummers as their special guests for a concert at Crediton Congregational Church, High Street, Crediton EX17 3LF to raise funds for Force cancer charity.

The choir is part of a family of 30 fun and...

Sandridge Barton Unveils New Visitor Centre and Winery

Sandridge Barton, the home of Sharpham Wine, is proud to unveil its brand new visitor centre, winery and restaurant nestled in the South Devon countryside on the east bank of the River Dart. Perfect for a weekend away to the South West of England or a summer's day out, Sandridge Barton will open its doors in early June 2022, in time for English Wine Week (18th - 26th June 2022).

The...

Multi-award-winning brownie business to open café and shop in Okehampton

Award-winning brownie company, Love Brownies, is set to win the hearts, and stomachs, of the market town of Okehampton, with the launch of its brand-new café and shop on Fore Street.

Established in 2009, Love Brownies is adored for its decadent brownies and seasonal menus, which are available across its UK stores and cafés, as well as online.

The Okehampton store, which will...

How Long Do Boilers Last?

How Long Do Boilers Last?

No matter the boiler that you have, it will need to be replaced eventually. Like all home appliances over time, they will start to lose their ability to function as necessary. An important thing to keep in mind is how the advancement of technology and the change in the UK's climate and heating needs will affect the usefulness of any given boiler; many older boilers just can’t compete with the...

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Sales of fruit and veg in Devon will fund meals for children in Tesco’s Buy One to Help a Child campaign

Embargoed until 00:01hrs Monday, March 21

Tesco customers buying fruit or vegetables in Devon will be helping to support children living in food insecurity.

From 21 March until Sunday 3 April, Tesco will give a donation when customers top up their trollies with healthy fruit and vegetables in store or at Tesco.com during the supermarket’s Buy One to Help a Child...

10 Best Best Places to Visit in California in the Spring

California is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful states in the US. Not only does it have the best wine regions in the Western hemisphere, cultural events, and the best weather throughout the year, it also offers different variations of natural spaces. We’re talking - ocean coast, lakes, beaches, waterfalls, forests, deserts, and mountains - all in one Golden State.

Spring break is...

Diabetes charity hoping to generate pedal power in Devon

People from the south west are being asked to saddle up for a cycling challenge that will raise vital funds for Diabetes UK this spring.

The UK Wide Cycle Ride runs throughout the 30 days of April. It is a perfect opportunity to take your fitness up a gear, while raising money for Diabetes UK’s work in funding life-saving research and making sure everyone living with the condition...

Everything you need to know about the spring booster in Devon

Everything you need to know about the spring booster in Devon

Spring booster jabs are being offered to people at greatest risk of COVID-19 infection from Monday 21 March in the latest phase of the vaccine programme.

An additional Covid-19 vaccine dose is being offered as a precaution to people in Devon who are at extreme high risk from COVID-19 infection, many of whom had...

Meg’s mountain fundraiser in memory of eight-year-old niece

A woman from Devon has set herself a year-long challenge to climb 12 mountains in 12 months to raise money for Brain Tumour Research after her young niece died from the deadly disease.

Little Carys Bradshaw was living in Sydney, Australia, when she was diagnosed with an aggressive and high-grade diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) in January 2017. Her diagnosis came after the six...

Local fundraiser in support of Apple Tree Farm raises over £5k

Kentisbury Grange Estate near Barnstaple has raised £5,136 at a special fundraiser to raise awareness and much needed funds for a new sensory room at local therapy centre, Apple Tree Farm and for the National Organisation for FASD .

The Estate’s Coach House Restaurant welcomed guests on the 7th March as they enjoyed a fine-dining five course meal prepared by award winning chefs,...

COVID-19 inpatient numbers approach new high as numbers double in a fortnight

The number of people in hospital with COVID-19 in Devon has risen to 292, with a further 37 patients awaiting test results; double the figure from a fortnight ago and higher than at any other point in the pandemic. High COVID-19 numbers are having a very significant impact across Devon’s health and care system.

The last time COVID-19 numbers were this high was in January 2021, before...

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