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RHS Rosemoor selected as home for endangered Wollemi pines as part of the first global ‘metacollection’ to save the iconic species from extinction

The RHS Garden Rosemoor, situated near Great Torrington in North Devon, has been chosen to be part of a global conservation project to protect the endangered Wollemia pine from Australia, one of a few very select sites in the UK.

Wollemi pines have been dubbed the ‘dinosaur tree’ because fossil records show they were living 200 million years ago alongside the dinosaurs. The pine (...

Renowned New Executive Chef Brings Fresh Seasonal Menu to Amelia’s

The award-winning Amelia’s restaurant at Cofton Holidays in Starcross has welcomed an exciting new Executive Chef who promises to bring his experience working at Michelin-starred restaurants and with Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall to this hidden gem loved by foodies. Renowned chef Richard King has represented the UK at an international level multiple times at the “Restaurant of The Future”...

Prime Minister joins Simon Jupp MP for farming roundtable in Sidbury

Simon Jupp, MP for East Devon, invited the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak MP, to meet with local farmers from across East and Mid Devon in Sidbury today.

The East Devon MP has made supporting local farmers one of his key priorities and hosts regular roundtables alongside the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) to ensure the sector’s voice is being heard by the government.

During the...

Rugby legends throw weight behind Rowcroft's Big Tackle

Six rugby stars including England international’s Owen Farrell, Maro Itoje, Marcus Smith, Henry Slade, Ellis Genge and Scotland international player Jonny Gray are championing Rowcroft Hospice's fundraising event ‘The Big Tackle’, encouraging the people of South Devon to join the eight-mile walking challenge to score big in support of vital hospice care. The six rugby legends appear in videos...

Opening date set for new £13m care home in Dawlish

A £13 million care home in Dawlish, Devon, has announced a community open day as the date is set for a soft launch inviting local people to have a look around.

Claremont Manor, a 71-bed care home with five-star facilities, will offer personalised residential, dementia and nursing care in a luxurious setting when it opens in March.

Ahead of the home opening next month,...

Young entrepreneurs set to breathe new life into Devon town

Three young entrepreneurs are set to breathe new life into the picturesque town of Bovey Tracey.

With a shared passion for craftsmanship, and a commitment to community, the trio have chosen the Devon town as the home for their creative enterprises.

From intricately designed handcrafted furniture and bespoke bicycles, to custom hand-printed apparel, these entrepreneurs are...

Grotesque spoonwarmer by Robert Wallace Martin

‘Grotesque’ antique discovered in charity shop donation fetches thousands at auction

An unusual piece of pottery discovered in a bag of donations given to a Honiton charity shop made an impressive £9,800 when it was sold by Chilcotts Auctioneers .

The peculiar-looking item turned out to be a fine example of an antique spoon warmer, and very valuable.

Spoon warmers were popular in Victorian times when they were filled with hot water to keep serving spoons warm....

Devon Revealed as the best road trip destinations for book lovers

Reading is the nation’s most popular hobby, with 42% of Brits saying that delving into a book is one of their favourite free-time activities.

Over the centuries, the UK has inspired thousands of authors from around the world, with many setting their own stories in remote woods or quaint British towns. If you’re a bookworm, you might fancy an exciting road trip across the country to put...

Reece believes his apprenticeship is the best decision he ever made for his career

Reece continues to build his career as he takes the next steps to further his skills with an apprenticeship with housing association LiveWest.

After going to college for two years completing an electrical diploma, he decided to continue learning by gaining the qualifications to become an electrician.

While considering other options, Reece decided an apprenticeship was the...

Apprentice Ruby set for care sector success

A Plymouth teenager has embarked on a career in the care sector after looking after her grandparents ignited a passion for helping others.

Ruby Rose, 16, started a Health & Social Care Level 2 apprenticeship in October with leading training provider Realise while working at Wisteria House in Plymstock.

Speaking at the start of National Apprenticeship Week, Ruby said she...

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