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Devon has been ranked* as second best in the country for patient experience of general practice, according to the 2022 England-wide GP Patient Survey.

The results have shown overwhelming public backing for Devon’s GP surgeries, with eight in ten respondents reporting a good experience of their practice.

The GP Patient Survey, administered by Ipsos on behalf of NHS England,...

Throughout the school holidays, the National Trust at Knightshayes in Devon are inviting families to make the most of the warmer weather and longer days with a range of playful experience for all ages. For the first time the team at Knightshayes are hosting a ‘pavilion of play’ featuring peculiar periscopes and giant ear trumpets designed to inspire everyone who visits to get a little closer...

The Grand Western Canal Country Park and Stover Country Park have been officially recognised among the country's best parks by being presented with the coveted Green Flag Award .

They are among a record breaking 2,208 UK winners of the award this year, which is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.

The news that Devon County Council's Country Parks at...

Residents of a Plymouth dementia care home will be enjoying the benefits of new interactive audio-visual technology around the home thanks to a sponsored cycle undertaken by staff and supporters.

Sarah McCaffrey, deputy manager at Butterfly Lodge, and the home’s activities co-ordinator Paul Hutt were so enthusiastic about a mobile entertainment unit they saw at a conference earlier in...