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With the Summer Bank Holiday around the corner, Vodafone has improved its 4G mobile coverage in Exmouth, Devon so staycation-ers arriving for the weekend, as well as residents and local businesses, can make the most of faster data speeds and more reliable calls. The upgrade is part of Vodafone’s ongoing network modernisation programme to improve 4G and bring 5G to more customers around the UK...

August bank holiday fast approaching, and Devon will be home to some fantastic events ideal for celebrating summer. From Air shows to beach adventures, Sweetcombe Cottage Holidays have sourced five events you don’t want to miss this bank holiday.

1. Sidmouth Regatta

Hosting an array of activities all weekend, including an incredible Air Show featuring the Red Arrows on Friday...

When Neonatal Sister Tracey Halton started her annual leave in June, she had plans to watch the tennis and celebrate her anniversary with husband Dan Halton.

Little did she know that she would be on a plane joining her husband in Ukraine with an hours’ notice, to provide medical aid to a hospital in Uzhhorod with the group Plymouth Ukraine Medical Aid (PUMA).

Soon after PUMA...

Wildlife walks, stream dipping, crafts, hunts for minibeasts – all this and more is part of this year’s Meldon Wildlife Festival. At Old Meldon Quarry, Dartmoor National Park Authority is hosting the day-long family festival packed with activities, games and crafts. The festival on Tuesday 23 August celebrates Dartmoor’s special qualities and is completely free to attend. The Authority is...