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Seaton Wetlands Welcomes BBC Countryfile!

East Devon District Council’s Countryside Team recently hosted the BBC’s Countryfile team at Seaton Wetlands Nature Reserve for two days of filming.

Presenters Sammi Kinghorn and Matt Baker visited the council-owned and managed reserve to learn about its biodiversity and the important...

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Record entries for Food & Drink Devon Awards 2017

Entries closed last month for the prestigious Food & Drink Devon Awards and once again there has been a huge increase in the numbers of entrants. Undoubtedly, 2017 looks set to be another record-breaking year for the awards which recognise the very best talent in Devon’s flourishing food and drink scene.

Barbara King, a proud champion of Devon’s producers and chair of the board of...

Off The Surface - new textile exhibition raises spirits...

‘Off the Surface’ exhibition captures a passion for embroidery Saturday 20 May – Sunday 9 July 2014

A collaboration between the Devon Guild of Craftsmen and The Royal School of Needlework (RSN), London at Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9AF

A new textile exhibition at the Devon Guild of Craftsmen showcases contemporary, hand embroidered work inspired by...

Got the itch? Almost a third of Plymouth residents feel they’re more adventurous than their partner

Holidaying solo looks set to increase for those from Plymouth, as 31% consider themselves bolder than their partner. Over half (56%) described themselves as adventurous, with 21% believing they’d actually become more so as they’d gotten older.

According to the Adventure Report by comfort-insurance.co.uk, award-winning insurer for campervans, motorhomes and caravans, when it comes to...

Plympton Academy students celebrate finishing Ten Tors Challenge

Three students from Plympton Academy are celebrating after taking part in this year’s Ten Tors Challenge. Kian Shepherd, Ellie Buxton and Chris Mace joined teams made up of students from three other Plymouth schools. Kian was in the Coombe Dean 45 mile team, Chris was in the Coombe Dean 35 mile Team and Ellie was in the Plympton Academy 35 mile Team. The Plympton Academy 35 mile team consisted...

Great British Tennis Weekend hits Plymouth

A number of tennis venues in and around Plymouth will open their courts to offer free tennis to kids, families and adults this Saturday and Sunday as part of the Lawn Tennis Association’s (LTA) Great British Tennis Weekend.

The Great British Tennis Weekend is a nationwide campaign to get more people to play tennis by offering a variety of tennis activities for free.

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Exhibitions highlight rebuild of Plymouth and achievements of Sir Francis Chichester

Three new exhibitions developed by or supported by staff from the Plymouth History Centre open in the city this week, one of which highlights the impact of the Blitz on the city and its ambitious rebuilding plan and two of which focus on the life and achievements of sailor Sir Francis Chichester.

'Plymouth - From Destruction to Construction' will remain on display throughout the year...

Flavour Fest gets ready to return

With one month to go until Plymouth ‘Flavour Fest’ - the West Country’s largest free food festival - returns for its 14th year (2-4 June), five of the City’s top chef’s got together with City College students to design a menu for 70 people.

Chris & James Tanner (Barbican Kitchen) and Patrons of Flavour Fest 2017 joined Dave Jenkins (Rocksalt); Ben Palmer (Greedy Goose); and Mike...

5 Reasons Why You Should Choose Wooden Fence Panels Over Other Fencing Types

Having a good-looking fencing structure surrounding your garden could make it look that little bit nicer. Not only does fencing have attractive qualities, but it’s also great to further secure your garden and house. Fencing offers many benefits to a home and even though security and privacy are usually the biggest concerns, there are many other benefits to hiring a contractor to come in and...

Plymouth supports Foster Care Fortnight 2017

Plymouth City Council’s Fostering team is on a mission to find people with time, energy, motivation and a spare bedroom who are able to care for some of Plymouth’s most vulnerable young people as part of this year’s Foster Care Fortnight campaign (Monday 8-Sunday 21 May).

Foster Care Fortnight is a national campaign which raises the profile of fostering and encourages more people to...

Fifth of adults in Plymouth risk losing sight

A new study reveals 19% of adults in Plymouth risk losing their eyesight by not having regular eye tests. For those with deteriorating eyesights, you should try contact lenses daily .

The Vision of Britain report, commissioned by Optegra Eye Health Care, shows an alarming percentage of Britain’s eye problems are left too late to treat, leaving 9.8 million of us living in fear of...

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