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Rowcroft’s Open Gardens bloom again for 2026

Rowcroft Hospice’s much-loved Open Gardens programme is set to return in 2026, inviting people across South Devon to step inside a variety of gardens in support of local end-of-life care.

Running from April through to September, gardeners will open their gates and welcome visitors to...

Devon hotel appoints new manager to lead exciting chapter

One of Devon’s most popular hotels has unveiled a new general manager to help lead an exciting new chapter.

Dean Gunston has been promoted by The Eden Hotel Collection to take the reins at Bovey Castle, in Dartmoor National Park.

Gunston has worked at Eden for more than 13 years, with Bovey becoming the fourth hotel he has managed within the group.

He joins this...

Exmouth Town Hall reception to reopen

East Devon District Council (EDDC) will be reopening the reception in Exmouth in early December.

Following a decision by the council to reopen the town hall reception when staffing resources allowed. The council have now successfully recruited additional staff to enable the office to reopen. From Monday, 5 December the reception at Exmouth Town Hall will be open Monday to Thursday...

EV Charity Tuck Shop Coming To Devon This Half Term

An electric charity tuck shop raising money for the world-renowned Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (GOSH Charity) is making its way across Devon this half term.

The travelling tuck shop, organised by the UK’s leading online car-buying service webuyanycar , will be starting its journey in Elgin in Scotland on Monday 24th October, stopping at Exeter, Torquay and...

Get vaccinated to keep loved ones safe

Carers urged to have Covid-19 and flu jabs

Do you care for a loved one who is vulnerable to flu or Covid-19? Would the person you care for be at risk if you were unwell? If so, and you are aged over 16, you are eligible for free seasonal flu and Autumn booster Covid-19 vaccinations.

As a carer, whether paid or unpaid, you’re more likely to be exposed to the flu and Covid-19 viruses...

Aldi Announces Major Jobs Push in Devon Ahead of Festive Season

Aldi is set to create 115 new jobs in Devon ahead of the festive period as it gears up for its biggest-ever Christmas.

The supermarket is looking to fill temporary and permanent store positions in itsDevon stores to help replenish stock and provide additional assistance to customers during this busy period.

In addition, Aldi is currently recruiting for more than 850 roles...

New Devon Air Ambulance Community landing site at South Molton College

Earlier this week, members of South Molton Community College, South Molton Town Council and Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) gathered to formally launch the community landing site at the College playing field.

The surveyed floodlit landing site at the College will enable Devon Air Ambulance to land in the town during the ‘hours of darkness’ allowing their clinical teams to reach patients...

Plans for Affordable Homes at Post Hill Given the Go Ahead

Proposals to add 70 homes to Mid Devon District Council’s housing stock have been given the go ahead.

Members voted unanimously to approve plans (subject to signed Section 106 legal agreement) to build the affordable homes at Post Hill, Tiverton, which will be retained by the council.

The homes will be built to Passivhaus standards which is an international energy...

Foot Anstey's Client Development team organises Exmouth Beach clean-up

Foot Anstey's Client Development team organised a clean-up of Exmouth Beach in Devon.

Foot Anstey registered the beach clean with Surfers Against Sewage , a charity which campaigns for better water quality across the UK.

The beach clean was spearheaded by Jodie Goff, Senior Bids and Business Development Executive, who said: "It's important to be protecting the environment that...

Half Term Hide and Treats at The Donkey Sanctuary

Visitors to The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth are in for a spooktacular treat this October half term with the Hide and Treat Halloween Hunt.

Hidden around the sanctuary are Halloween character ‘Neddies’, which people can discover following the clues on their trail sheet.

This fangtastic activity combines family fun, exercise and brainpower. Trail sheets cost £5 each and...

Free training courses help Devon residents move into growth sectors with higher earnings

Adults in Devon have the chance to gain skills in the region’s fastest-growing sectors through the latest wave of Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps.

Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps, delivered by Devon County Council and Cornwall Council , offer a range of fully-funded digital and technical courses for anyone looking to move into a new career.

These Skills Bootcamps offer up to...

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