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Have your say: Final consultation on East Devon’s new Local Plan

East Devon District Council is inviting residents, community groups, and stakeholders to take part in the final stage of consultation on the new East Devon Local Plan – the blueprint for where new homes, jobs and supporting infrastructure will go across the district over the coming years.

Following approval by the council’s Strategic Planning Committee on 25 November 2025, the...

Step Into the Magic: Cofton Unveils Its First-Ever Christmas Wonderland

This December, Cofton Holidays in Dawlish will sparkle brighter than ever before as it opens the gates to its first-ever Christmas Wonderland — an enchanting, immersive festive experience where families can share laughter, wonder, and a touch of North Pole magic, right in the heart of the Devon countryside.

Running from Friday 5th to Sunday 21st December, this brand-new event brings...

Festive Whodunnit Unfolds as Bovey Castle’s Historic Christmas Star Goes Missing

Bovey Castle is appealing for the public to help it solve a ‘whodunnit’ mystery after losing one of its cherished Christmas decorations stretching back decades.

The five-star resort will be rolling out a series of daily, light-hearted teaser reels on social media from 1st December to try and solve who stole the star from the top of Bovey’s Castle’s signature 17-foot Christmas tree in...

A Nutcracker Christmas brings festive magic to Arlington Court 

Arlington Court has been transformed into a festive wonderland inspired by the classic tale of The Nutcracker .

Visitors can wander through rooms dressed in shimmering snow, blooming flowers, twinkling lights and sweet delights - all created using dried flowers from the garden and handcrafted decorations. 

Outdoors, the magic continues with a mince pie mystery trail around...

Have your say on East Devon’s Heritage Strategy

Help shape how East Devon’s heritage is preserved in the years up until 2042, by taking part in the district council's consultation on a new Heritage Strategy.

A wide range of nationally and internationally important historic and archaeological sites spanning thousands of years can be found across East Devon. From Iron Age Hillforts to Roman camps, Medieval places of worship, and...

Truro and Falmouth MP visits new Cornwall housing Development

Truro and Falmouth MP visits new Cornwall housing development

A local MP has paid a visit to a new housing development in Cornwall.

Truro and Falmouth MP Jayne Kirkham has visited Barratt Homes’ Pen Bethan development in Falmouth to see progress on site and learn more about how the housebuilder is supporting the delivery of housing across Cornwall.

Jayne Kirkham toured the development with Rob Hart, managing director of Barratt Homes...

Thousands of pounds raised in fight to find cancer cures

Kind-hearted colleagues in Devon helped to raise more than £9,000 for babies, children and young people living with life-limiting conditions.

Tesco colleagues in areas such as Honiton, Seaton, Cullompton and Axminster raised the funds by completing a mammoth 15-mile sponsored walk from Bath Spa Railway Station to Millenium Square in Bristol.

Katie Palmer, store manager at...

Buckland Abbey unveils a showstopping Arthurian Christmas experience like no other

Buckland Abbey near Plymouth will open its doors on Saturday 29 November for a Christmas season inspired by the legendary tales of King Arthur. Running until 4 January, this year’s display transforms the medieval Great Barn and the Abbey into a world of myth, magic and immersive winter storytelling.

Visitors stepping into the Great Barn will find themselves in a shimmering forest of...

Moorland Fuels tanker with rainbow in the background

Temporary fuel duty freeze is welcome relief for South West drivers and businesses

Commenting on the Chancellor’s decision to freeze fuel duty until next September, Abby Turner, Director of Moorland Fuels , said:

“Today’s extension of the 5p tax freeze on fuel duty will come as welcome news to the many hauliers, agricultural contractors, farmers operating agricultural equipment, and companies running fleets of vehicles that we deliver to in Devon and Cornwall....

EDDC Launches Tree Champion Scheme to Boost Canopy Cover by 2035

East Devon District Council is pleased to announce the launch of its Tree Champion scheme, a new initiative designed to mobilise community volunteers in identifying land suitable for tree planting across the district .

Volunteers are encouraged to explore their local areas and highlight opportunities ranging from unused fields and prospective orchard sites to hedgerows in need of...

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