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A New Gem To Discover In Devon’s South Hams

Nestled amongst the green fields of the South Hams, overlooking the River Dart in South Devon, lies the beautiful Sharpham Estate. Already renowned for its award-winning wines and cheeses, there’s now another reason to visit. The new Anchorstone at Sharpham Vineyard café has just opened its doors, ready for the summer season ahead.

This new café will be run by the owners of the already...

New gem to discover in the South Hams

Nestled amongst the green fields of the South Hams, overlooking the River Dart, lies the beautiful Sharpham Estate. Already renowned for its award-winning wines and cheeses, there’s now another reason to visit. The new Anchorstone at Sharpham Vineyard café has just opened its doors, ready for the summer season ahead.

This new café will be run by the owners of the already well...

Stay sun safe during school holidays

With thousands planning early summer holidays abroad over half term, and forecasters predicting intermittent hot and sunny weather appearing locally over the bank holiday weekend, health professionals are reminding the public to enjoy the sun safely while they make the most of their holiday.

Devon has some of the highest rates of skin cancer in the UK, with over 300 cases of malignant...

Don't miss the biggest first aid lesson ever

Almost 100 schools in the South West – including 16 in Devon – have signed up to St John Ambulance's Big First Aid Lesson, with less than a month to go until it is broadcast.

The free, one-hour, online first aid session ( www.sja.org.uk/bigfirstaidlesson ) hosted by television presenter Claudia Winkleman will be streamed into classrooms on Friday 12 June.

And St John...

Do you know your neighbour's name?

At a time when politicians have pledged to strengthen local communities, it seems our new government may have a tough job on their hands as less than 5% of British people profess to know their neighbours names reveals a survey by Weber®; the world’s favourite barbecue brand.

The survey of over 2,000 UK residents by Weber® reveals the scale of our anti-social behaviour as one in five...

Susy Atkins showcases Devon’s finest food and drink

What better way to celebrate the start of English Wine Week (23rd May - 31st May) than with a workshop dedicated to local food and wine pairing. Hosted by regular wine expert on BBC1’s ‘Saturday Kitchen’, Susy Atkins and South Hams food hero, David Jones, this enlightening session on the Sunday of The Shops at Dartington Food Fair (24th – 25th May), at 2.30 – 3.30 pm, will see both Susy and...

Glorious come-back for show

Organisers of this year's Devon County Show are celebrating what they called a 'glorious come-back for glorious Devon's premier event', as the last of almost 100,000 show-goers made their happy way home from the Westpoint showground near Exeter.

A combination of a myriad of trade stands, some of the finest food and drink to be found at any show anywhere, an impressive range of...

Concern as stroke rates soar

The number of strokes occurring in men aged between 40 and 54 has rocketed by almost 50% in less than 15 years, according to the Stroke Association.

An analysis of hospital admission data by the charity, to mark Action on Stroke Month 2015, reveals that in 2000, there were over 4,260 hospital admissions for stroke among men aged between 40 and 54 in England. This figure soared to 6,221...

Feel like chicken tonight? Beware!

People in Plymouth eat chicken an average of 101 times per year, a poll to mark Food Safety Week (the 18th-24th May) - has found. Residents are most likely to be found tucking into a traditional chicken roast dinner at home, with Indian style chicken curry and Mexican style chicken fajitas making up the top three.

The poll by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) also found that amongst the...

Plymouth teen writes his own future.

Plymouth teen Danny Williams, 16, is an aspiring scriptwriter of considerable talent. His incredible rise, as a budding writer is made even more awe-inspiring when you learn of the health conditions he has had to contend with since his birth. Remember the name Danny Williams, as one day I am sure he will be putting Plymouth on the map.

I met with Danny and his parents; Kevin and Julie...

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