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Devon Is One of the UK's Most Visited Counties: Here's How Locals Are Making the Most of Staying In

On a warm weekend, Devon fills early because it's a seaside hotspot that’s usually on the tip of everyone’s tongue when discussing where to visit. As a result, however, beach car parks tighten before lunch, the road back from the coast loses half its speed, and the simple idea of heading out...

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Seaton Wetlands seeks volunteers to welcome visitors

The East Devon District Council (EDDC) Countryside team, which manages the Seaton Wetlands nature reserve, is calling for enthusiastic volunteers to join the Discovery Hut team during the busy summer period.

Volunteers at the Discovery Hut play a crucial role in enhancing the visitor experience. Volunteers work in pairs to greet visitors, provide up-to-date information about recent...

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Zara Oldfield from Hector’s House and Scott May from RGB Building Supplies’ Torquay branch with Casa

Cats kept ‘purr-fectly’ cosy thanks to builders merchant donation

Hector’s House, a dedicated cat rescue and rehoming charity in Torquay, has received a significant boost from RGB Building Supplies. Voted as a winner of RGB’s Surprise Supplies initiative by the local community in 2021, the charity was awarded £1,000 to spend at the Torquay branch. Since relocating to a new, larger facility, the charity has found the perfect opportunity to use the donation...

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Vigilance urged as Devon and Somerset record decline in fire incidents

Data from the Home Office [1] reveals a significant decline in fire incidents at non-domestic buildings in Devon and Somerset. Between 2019 and 2023, fire and rescue services attended 1,718 incidents, representing a 15% decrease from the previous five years.

The decline underscores the effectiveness of the work that Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue does with local organisations to...

Plymouth Traffic Congestion Rises Since 2019

Traffic congestion is a growing concern across the UK, with data revealing a significant increase since the COVID-19 pandemic. While overall traffic has returned to pre-pandemic levels, 78% of the country experienced heavier traffic in 2023 compared to the previous year.

Devon, a popular tourist destination, has also seen a rise in congestion. With its stunning coastline and cultural...

Support the ambulance service by taking these 10 steps to a safe and healthy August

Residents and tourists to the South West of England are being asked to Help Us To Help You by the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) this August. August is traditionally a busy month for the ambulance service, especially when the weather is warm and sunny and people are out and about - whether in the garden, doing DIY at home, visiting family and friends or...

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Police in Exmouth kept busy as thousands flock to the coast

Police in Exmouth are reassuring people in the busy coastal town that they will do their best to keep them safe this summer.

Recent high temperatures and plenty of sunshine have seen people arriving in the resort to take advantage of the long sandy beach and other attractions. Thousands of extra people visit Devon & Cornwall during the school holidays and the East Devon area, in...

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Fun-filled day of dachshund delights and wagging tails!

Dozens of dachshunds descended on Coldharbour Field Kitchen near Ottery St Mary for a very special meet up.

The inaugural ‘Sausage Sunday’ proved a real draw for pooches from across the region, with visitors from Honiton, Exeter, Exmouth, Tiverton, Taunton, Plymouth, Torquay and Yeovil.

These instantly recognisable, long-bodied dogs are known for being lively, playful and...

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Low cost puppet performances keep children entertained in Devon libraries this summer

Children who are enjoying reading books from their local library this summer are in for an extra creative treat.

A series of inspiring workshops and puppet performances are being staged across libraries in Devon and Torbay to help bring this year’s Summer Reading Challenge to life.

Libraries Unlimited, the charity that runs 54 libraries across Devon and Torbay, promotes the...

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Stagecoach South West introduces timetable changes across Exeter and surrounding areas

This September local bus operator Stagecoach South West are introducing a number of changes with some improvements to bus services within Exeter.

From Sunday 1 September 2024 a new Exeter City network is launched with the company investing in additional buses and drivers to provide an increase in the frequency on a number of services, as well as the introduction of more co-ordinated...

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'Marvellous' macaws mix merrily with residents

Residents of a dementia care home in Plymouth were charmed to receive a visit from two Macaws, brought in to visit them by Adrian Lowther of Plymouth Parrots

The visit by Toni, a 17-year-old blue and gold macaw, and five-year-old Zazu, a green winged macaw, to Butterfly Lodge in St Budeaux was arranged by Tania Dorey whose father, Davis Harris, lives at the home.

Tania liaised...

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