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Luxury Cornish cottage and spa resort takes on Bude market garden

Whalesborough luxury cottage and spa resort, set in 450 acres of farmland and countryside on the edge of the Atlantic coastline, near Bude, has taken over Neetfield Market Garden from previous owners, husband and wife Rosie and Tom Barclay.

The luxury resort, which places sustainability at the heart of its business, has taken back the lease on the land so that it can provide its...

Allison Homes South West secures second phase at popular High Moor View development in Winkleigh

Local housebuilder Allison Homes South West has acquired the second phase of its High Moor View development in Winkleigh. This phase will add an additional 75 new homes to the community, featuring 52 two, three and four-bedroom properties for private sale, along with 23 much-needed affordable homes for the community.

These homes will help meet the area's housing needs and encourage...

Do you have the right ID to vote in the UK General Election?

You will need to bring along a valid form of ID to vote in the UK General Election, and if you don’t have this, you can apply for a Voter Authority ID Certificate.

Voters in the Exmouth and Exeter East, and Honiton and Sidmouth constituencies must present an approved form of photo identification at their polling station to cast their vote, due to rules introduced by the UK Government...

Inspirational Devon Teacher Wins Prestigious National Teaching Award

Teacher Matt Buck from Chances Alternative Education School in Dawlish, is the Silver winner for Pearson National Teaching’s ‘Unsung Hero’ Award.

Selected from thousands of nominees across the UK, the win highlights the remarkable impact that Matt and Chances have on shaping the lives of the young people in their care.

Chances is an OFSTED registered ‘Good’ school. They...

England's Seafood FEAST returns to The English Riviera this September for an annual culinary spectacular

Engage the taste buds and indulge in a seafood celebration like no other as England’s Seafood FEAST returns to the picturesque shores of the English Riviera this September to celebrate the world-renowned local seafood.

Set against the backdrop of the famous Brixham fish market and its charming coastal neighbours, Paignton and Torquay, this culinary event promises an unforgettable...

Police lace-up for extra patrols in Teignmouth

Officers from Devon & Cornwall Police in Teignmouth are carrying out extra patrols during peak times over the summer to keep the public safe and deter criminals from visiting the area.

Police officers will be conducting high visibility foot patrols across the sea front and town centre, with further support from additional officers during the busy evenings.

Inspector Sean...

Drake Circus hosts storytelling events for local school

More than 270 children from Plymouth have taken part in storytelling sessions designed to inspire a love of reading, as new research reveals that reading for enjoyment among 8 – 18-year-olds in the UK is at its lowest since 2005 – for almost two decades. *

According to the National Literacy Trust, reading for enjoyment is proven to build a child’s confidence as well as make them feel...

Hospice CEO conquers highest mountain in Africa

After days of battling altitude sickness, diarrhoea, physical exertion, and extreme temperatures, Rowcroft Hospice’s CEO Mark Hawkins has reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, raising nearly £3,000 for the hospice.

Guided by experienced sherpas and sleeping in basic huts, Mark took on the Marangu route – known for its steepness and speed of ascent – to hike to the top...

Devon pet lovers needed to take part in the Pet Census by Blue Cross

Blue Cross in Devon is reaching out to Devon’s pet lovers to find out just how obsessed we really are with our furry friends! Launching a nationwide survey – The Big Pet Census - people will be asked to reveal how they celebrate their pet’s Birthday, what they wish their dog would say to them if they could talk, and even if they share with a bed with their favourite companion, as well as much...

Warrens bakery & Sandford orchards collaborate to launch pork & Devon red cider pasty

The oldest Cornish pasty producer in the world, Warrens Bakery, is thrilled to launch a new Pork & Devon Red Cider Pasty, crafted using award-winning cider from Devon’s Sandford Orchards. The pasty, which is a collaboration between two of the South West’s best known brands, will be available from the 17th June in all of Warrens Bakery’s 39 stores across the West Country, South Wales and...

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