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How mud pies could provide a lifeline for birds as heatwave spreads across the UK 

As a heatwave spreads across the country, now is the time to help the thousands of migratory birds currently returning to their homes around the UK. The RSPB explains what to look – and listen – out for, and how we can help them after their epic journeys.

With bird breeding season now well underway, these birds are busy finding mates, building nests and bringing up broods, and there’...

Travelodge is looking to fill 30 positions in Devon and Cornwall in readiness for the summer season 

Travelodge, the UK’s second largest hotel chain which operates 594 hotels across the UK, Ireland and Spain including 10 properties in Devon and seven in Cornwall, is looking to fill 30 positions immediately across the region in readiness for the summer Staycation season.

Hospitality can offer a great career and Travelodge as an equal opportunities employer welcomes applications from...

Adrian Gray and his mesmerising balanced stones return to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Adrian Gray, the international pioneer of stonebalancing art, returns to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year, with a tradestand to remind us of the power and importance of balance as we return to ‘business as usual’ following the pandemic.

His stonebalancing tradestand will feature two collosal balanced pieces, ‘Strength and Grace’ and ‘WOW.’ Both sculptures are 4 metres high and...

Buckfast Abbey hosts special musical preview event to launch new CD

On Sunday 15th May, South Devon’s Buckfast Abbey will host a launch event for a new CD which features the complete organ music of Father Sebastian Wolff – a former respected Organist at Buckfast Abbey.

The event has been organised to celebrate Wolff’s significant contribution to the world of organ music in the twentieth century, and will take the form of a 30-minute concert recital and...

There's no time like the past!

The Heritage Caravan Company originated from a family of caravan enthusiasts who have spent many years touring and enjoying outdoor life.

Using modern technology and traditional craftsmanship, Heritage Caravans provides an alternative to the mass-produced white caravans manufactured today.

The family of designers and craftsmen, recognises that caravans have become stereotyped...

The Box receives special commendation at the European Museum of the Year Awards

The 2022 European Museum of the Year Awards (EMYA) were announced in Tartu, Estonia at the weekend and Plymouth’s major new museum, art gallery and archive was among the winners.

EMYA is the longest running and most prestigious museum award in Europe. It recognises excellence in the European museum scene and provides an important platform for benchmarking, networking, experience and...

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Award-winning indie brewery raising funds for Ukraine

Independent lager brewery, Utopian Brewing, is raising funds for Ukraine by making donations from the sales of its two best-selling lagers.

The young, Devon-based brewery – which recently scooped two regional gold awards at the SIBA BeerX Independent Beer Awards– created its ‘Stand with Ukraine’ fundraiser after the Russia-Ukraine conflict began.

The brewery, which uses 100%...

'Shock' predicted for South West rural economy from changes to farming payment scheme

New research published today identifies £883 million is predicted to be lost from the rural economy up to 2027 across Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset and Somerset.

Farmers and other land managers are coming to terms with the move away from Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) support, but the transition is proving difficult, and the replacement Sustainable Farming Initiative...

Devon couple singled out for national Visit England ROSE Award

Brett Bates and Susan Juggins from Bampton own and run the multi award winning beach hut Holi Moli at Dunster Beach on the Exmoor coast. They were recognised last Thursday at a champagne reception hosted by the Chair of the British Tourism Association Dame Judith Macgregor at the sumptuous Luton Hoo Hotel in Bedfordshire for their service excellence, by being awarded The ROSE Award (...

£300,000 on Devon park's new fun zone? That's child's play!

Top Devon park Beverley Holidays has splashed £300k on a new seaside-themed play park designed to provide lashings of fun and fitness for youngsters.

Opened this Easter, the Paignton holiday park says its new Land Ahoy Adventure Island and mini-golf course has proved a big hit with smaller guests.

On offer are a selection of playful challenges for all ages which will help...

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