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A Celebration of the Sea: Brand New South West Sardine Festival Comes to the English Riviera This Summer

This summer, Brixham’s Fish Market will come alive with flavour and festivity as the South West Sardine Festival arrives on Sunday 03 August 2025, bringing a vibrant new celebration to the heart of one of Britain’s most historic fishing towns.

Free to attend and running from 12:00 to 21:30, the festival invites locals and visitors alike to experience a day inspired by coastal...

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Devon gardeners called to adopt a pollinator-friendly plant group

Plant Heritage has published its Missing Collections 2025 list, which highlights 16 pollinator-friendly plant groups that aren’t yet part of the charity’s widely respected National Plant Collections scheme.

The charity is calling for gardeners in Devon, and across the country, to consider adopting one of the plant groups on this list, in a bid to protect more of the UK’s precious...

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£1.4M Coastal Protection work to start late August at Seaton Hole Cliffs

Important work to protect the cliffs and beach at Seaton Hole will begin next month, following planning approval for a £1.4 million improvement scheme.

The work is designed to reduce erosion and lower the risk of cliff falls, helping protect the coastline and 41 nearby homes, including a care home.

The project is being managed by a partnership of East Devon District Council...

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LtoR Barny Butterfield, founder of Sandford Orchards and Ben Collins, the ex-Stig

Sandford Orchards launches Ben's Cider

Sandford Orchards is launching a new Vintage Straw Pressed Fine Cider (ABV 6.8%) created in collaboration with Ben Collins, formerly known as The Stig. The cider will be launched on 30th July at the first ever Bristol Cider Week.

Barny Butterfield, founder of Sandford Orchards, comments: “Not many people know that there is a very different side to the racing driver who was once The...

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Chinese food named Devon's favourite moving night takeaway

Local results differ from national trend, highlighting regional taste variations across the UK

When it comes to the first night in a new home, people in Devon are most likely to reach for a Chinese takeaway, according to a new survey by family-run removals firm, Tripps Removals.

The survey, which asked 2,000 UK adults what they would most likely order on their first night in a...

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Gender reveal at Butterfly Lodge

Residents cheer for Chloe's baby gender reveal

A mum-to-be has honoured the elderly people she helps care for in Plymouth by involving them in the gender reveal for the baby she is expecting in December.

Chloe Bryant, 26, works as a kitchen assistant at Butterfly Lodge Nursing Home in St Budeaux, an award-winning nursing home for people living with dementia.

When colleagues were told about Chloe’s plan to do the gender...

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Making the Most of a Solo Weekend in Devon: A Local’s Guide

Finding yourself with a free solo weekend in Devon can be both an exciting opportunity and a moment for reflection. Whether you’re looking to unwind, explore, or simply enjoy your own company, Devon offers a rich tapestry of experiences tailored to all moods. For locals who know the county well, spending a weekend alone doesn’t mean boredom—it means freedom to discover hidden gems, indulge in...

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Moorland Fuels' Cosy Heating Club Winner and Commercial Sales Account Manager

West Devon grandmother wins surprise 500l of heating oil

Mrs Caroline Munn, who works for her local Post Office in Hatherleigh, is looking forward to a worry-free autumn and winter thanks to winning 500 litres of heating oil from Okehampton-based Moorland Fuels in its Cosy Heating Club free quarterly oil draw.

Commenting on her unexpected win, Caroline, a married grandparent of two, said: "I had no idea I was entered into the Cosy Heating...

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Keyham Green Places Community Centre Hosts Family Fun Day

Plymouth residents are invited to a fun-filled family celebration as the Keyham Green Places Community Centre hosts a Family Fun Day on Saturday, 26th July 2025, from 11am to 3pm at 163 Renown Street, Keyham, Plymouth PL2 2DT, directly across from Alexandra Park.

The event promises a lively day of fun, food, and family-friendly activities, and will be officially opened by Luke...

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GO Outdoors store to open in Barnstaple

The new store will be officially opened at 9am on Saturday 16th August, and the first 200 customers through the doors will receive a complimentary goody bag. One goody bag will contain a golden ticket, redeemable for a £1,000 tent bundle, while two goody bags will include silver tickets, exchangeable for a £100 gift card. Celebrations will continue throughout the day, with live giveaways and...

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