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Openreach in final stages of current build with CDS

Openreach is entering the final stages of its current collaboration with Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) – having provided access to Full Fibre connectivity to more than 1,800 premises in the region.

The progress of its build highlights how the project is helping to fill-in coverage in hard-to-reach areas that until now have missed out on being connected to ultrafast broadband...

Manor Pavilion celebrates 10 years of Sidmouth Summer Play Festival

To celebrate its ten-year anniversary, the Sidmouth Summer Play Festival will features 12 plays in 12 weeks.

The Manor Pavilion Theatre has announced its much-anticipated Sidmouth Summer Play season. This year, to celebrate ten years of this ever-popular festival, it will feature twelve new plays in twelve weeks including six of Sidmouth's favourites plays from the last decade....

Active Devon Volunteer Awards 2023 Return for a Second Year

Nominations open to recognise those who help others to be physically active

To celebrate the amazing work of unpaid volunteers across Devon who encourage others to be more physically active, Active Devon is encouraging people to nominate deserving individuals and teams in their Volunteer Awards 2023.

For the second year running, the awards will recognise those people who go the extra...

Devon's Gems: Exploring Live Entertainment Venues

Devon, renowned for its picturesque landscapes and sandy beaches, is also a hub of vibrant live entertainment. In this article, we delve into some of the county's best venues where culture and entertainment come to life. From historical theatres to lively music venues, there's something to suit every taste in this enchanting county.

Live Entertainment

The county’s diverse range of...

Festival first for Coldharbour Field Kitchen!

Award-winning café Coldharbour Field Kitchen in Ottery St Mary is adding to the summer vibes this year with its inaugural mini festival.

'The Summer Sessions’ takes place on Saturday August 5 with the perfect combination of live music, food and drink.

With just 400 tickets up for grabs this is going to be a friendly, intimate event just perfect to while away a summer Saturday...

A bright outlook for the South West property market

Managing Director for Allison Homes South West, Matt Bennett shares his reflections on the year so far and outlook on the property market for the region.

First half of 2023

The housing sector in the South West has remained robust so far this year; both in terms of selling and the building of our homes and the regional market in general. Whilst homeowners are now being more ‘...

Taste East Devon announces exciting new events for 2023 Food Festival

Taste East Devon, one of the region's most popular food festivals, is thrilled to announce an array of exciting new events for 2023. This year's festival promises to be more delicious than ever before, showcasing the finest local produce, talented chefs and unique dining experiences that East Devon has to offer.

The festival, which runs from the 9th to the 24th of September, will...

Appleby Westward holds beach cleans in aid of World Ocean Day 2023

South West SPAR wholesaler, Appleby Westward, has held several beach cleans across the region in support of Surfers Against Sewage's initiative and World Ocean Day 2023.

The beach cleans were organised to coincide with World Ocean Day on Thursday 8 June 2023 and involved team members from Appleby Westward’s head office, South West SPAR store teams, and members of the public. The...

Upgrade for path in Torrington

Cyclists and walkers can now benefit from improvements to a path on the Commons in Torrington that runs alongside the River Torridge.

Work has been completed to clean and fix the surface of part of Rolle Road between the old creamery site in Taddiport and the Tarka Trail at the Puffing Billy. Using recycled road planings, Devon County Council has filled in some of the worst parts of...

Are You Going on a Devon Bike Tour? Here are the Best Places to Visit!

Among the many picturesque towns and enclaves in the United Kingdom, we can all agree on one thing: Devon may well be the prettiest! But Devon is more than just a place where people love to take weekend breaks and holidays – Devon, located in the southwestern part of England, is a cyclist's paradise! Think about it - with its diverse landscapes, charming countryside, and stunning coastal...

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