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Innovations by Devon's health visitors lead the way nationally

Digital innovations by Devon’s health visitors, which ensure that new parents receive the support they need during the Coronavirus pandemic, have been recognised nationally.

Devon County Council’s Health Visitor Service has been quick to respond to the pandemic and offer virtual appointments, new birth phone and video appointments and specialist support groups, including infant...

Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital to become an NHS orthopaedic surgical unit

Over 12,000 NHS patients have been seen at Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic - now the independent hospital is set to become an NHS orthopaedic surgical unit as it continues to support its local NHS Trust.

Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital has taken pressure off the NHS by providing additional capacity to treat...

All smiles as top Devon park's delighted guests return

They may now clap their hands instead of shouting "Bingo!", and order their food on apps - but guests at Ladram Bay Holiday Park in Devon couldn't be more delighted to be back.

That's the finding of director Zoe House who says that she and her team have been overwhelmed by the messages of support and thanks received from customers since re-opening.

The Budleigh Salterton...

Redrow Homes

Redrow launches new nature-friendly biodiversity strategy in partnership with The Wildlife Trusts

Leading housebuilder Redrow has launched its ‘Nature for People’ biodiversity strategy, established as part of a long-standing partnership with charity The Wildlife Trusts .

The strategy sees the housebuilder commit to objectives under three key themes - Nature Gains, Rewilding Lives and Flourishing Legacy - including:

  • Contributing to existing or potential nature
  • ...
Bodrington Hall

Àclèaf Restaurant in South Devon's Bodrington Hall reopens

Àclèaf, which opened in January this year, is now reopen. A few things are new, although the ethos of the restaurant remains the same: menus driven by the plethora of fine produce grown and harvested in Devon, matched with simple, yet delicate cooking by Head Chef Scott Paton.

Àclèaf Restaurant reopens with a four-course tasting menu

A delightful demi-tasting menu consists...

Stagecoach, Big Beach Bus

Staycations start with Stagecoach South West

If you’re planning a staycation this Summer or just heading out along the glorious Devon coast, then there is no better way to see the sights, than from the top deck of the Stagecoach Big Beach Bus, starting again from 26th July 2020.

Feel the refreshing breeze from across the English Channel while you take in a fantastic scenic route from Exmouth to Sandy Bay, in what has been...

Michael Kiwanuka

Michael Kiwanuka announces new dates for his headline UK tour in 2021

‘UK folks, with respect to and in line with the Covid guidelines we have had to push the tour back to next year. If you've bought a ticket, it will remain valid so keep a hold of it. Really missing playing live for you and can't wait to get back out on the road to pick up where we left off!’ Michael Kiwanuka

Michael Kiwanuka was due to play Plymouth Pavilions on the 21st November,...

Bhanu Choudhrie’s Alpha Aviation Uses Flight Simulators for New Pilot Training and Experienced Pilots Meeting Recency Requirements

The world is reeling from the COVID-19 outbreak. There have been widespread epidemics in the past, but this is the first pandemic in more than 100 years. Across the globe, people have been ordered to stay in their homes. Businesses have been forced to shut their doors. For some companies and corporations, the losses from what they thought would be a temporary closure turned out to be so great...

Gloucester named best holiday spot in the South West

Gloucester is the best destination for those looking to holiday in the South West this year, as the city boasts the best value for money when it comes to sun hours and temperatures across the region, new research shows.

The Sun For Your Spend analysis, conducted by holiday letting agency Island Cottage Holidays , uses Met Office data and Tourism Office costings to calculate which...

The NHS in Devon is here for you – reassurance as county prepares to welcome summer visitors

The NHS in Devon has measures in place to keep local people and visitors safe as the county welcomes thousands of holidaymakers for the summer season.

With restrictions on holiday stays and day-tripping eased, Devonians are welcoming visitors attracted by the county’s glorious coastline and stunning countryside.

Doctors are encouraging everyone in the county to stay alert...

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