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Lympstone Manor Maintains Michelin Star for 8th Year Running

Lympstone Manor has maintained its highly coveted Michelin Star for the eighth consecutive year, marking a significant achievement for the country house hotel and Chef Patron Michael Caines MBE. The two Michelin Key, Relais & Châteaux hotel has held a Michelin Star since 2018, awarded shortly after its opening in 2017. It continues to be recognised for its exceptional consistency,...

Local care home opens its doors to lonely older people for Valentine's Day

Local care home Raleigh Manor in Exmouth is opening its doors to older people from the community to help tackle loneliness this Valentine’s Day.

The care home is inviting local elderly people, who might usually eat alone, to join the residents and teams at the home on 14th of February from 12.30pm for a delicious complimentary home-cooked three course meal.

Diners will be...

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Fast-growing South West advertising agency moves into dedicated studio to support next exciting phase of growth

South West advertising agency Simple Media has moved into a new purpose-built creative studio as the business prepares for its next exciting phase of growth.

Founded in the region and now working with organisations ranging from growing local businesses to national brands, Simple Media delivers a fully integrated marketing service spanning strategy, creative, digital campaigns , website design...

South Devon College celebrating National Apprenticeship Week with successful campaign

South Devon College is celebrating this year’s National Apprenticeship Week (Feb 9-15) with the news that its ambitious campaign 100 Apprenticeships in 100 days has been a success.

The college says it enrolled just over 100 apprentices since the start of this campaign in late November, many of these with existing local employer partners.

“We are delighted that our campaign has...

Rockfish sets sail for Sidmouth

This spring, award-winning sustainable seafood restaurant group Rockfish , from CEO and Founder Mitch Tonks, will open at Port Royal on Sidmouthseafront, marking the brand’s eleventh restaurant location along the South West coast of England.

Located within the historic Drill Hall on Sidmouth’s seafront esplanade, Rockfish Sidmouth will carefully preserve the character of the original...

McDonald's Tiverton reopens following refurbishment

McDonald’s in Tiverton, at Tiverton Retail Park, which is owned and operated by local Franchisee, David Shawyer, has reopened after a ‘Convenience of the Future’ redesign, which promises to deliver a better customer experience for all.

At the reopening, David and his team were joined by representatives from CEDA – an Exeter‑based charity – to present a £20,000 donation that will help...

Residents in Devon encouraged to share views through new public survey

New research led by the RSPCA, Dogs Trust, and the York Health Economics Consortium is calling on people across Devon to make their voices heard on the possible return of dog licensing.

The research will explore how dog ownership could be made safer and better supported, with a particular focus on public attitudes towards dog licensing. As part of this work, researchers are seeking...

Devon Libraries Host Nature-Inspired Creative Workshops This February Half-Term 

Five libraries in Devon are encouraging everyone to craft with nature this February half-term. Developing new skills and perspectives through artist-led, affordable workshops for all ages. From using paint made from plants or lino printing to celebrating wildlife with cardboard creations, people are invited to explore their connection to the natural world.

Libraries Unlimited,...

Month-long amnesty calls on owners to hand in now-illegal firearms

Firearms owners are being urged to check if their previously lawful weapon is one of five now classified as illegal – and to hand them in safely during a month-long amnesty. Police forces across England and Wales will be holding a four-week firearms amnesty (February 2-27) for five models of side or top-venting (TVBFs) weapons manufactured by Bruni. The following five imitation firearms can...

Bridge panels portray life in Devon

The pedestrian and cycle bridge over the A379, called Blisses Bridge, has been brought to life with newly added decorative panels.

The 36-metre span bridge, which opened in February 2024, has been designed as a “gateway” feature to the new development area. Its name is derived from Blisses Hill and Blisses Meadow which feature in the old tithe mapping of the area where the bridge is...

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