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Celebrity chef backs hospitality vaccination campaign

Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines MBE is backing a campaign by Visit Devon and the NHS encouraging people working in the hospitality industry to have the Covid-19 vaccination.

Michael Caines is one of the UK’s most acclaimed chefs and has two Devon hospitality businesses; Lympstone Manor contemporary country house hotel overlooking the Exe Estuary, and Mickey’s Beach Bar and...

Jollyes celebrates makeover at Plymouth store

Jollyes celebrates makeover at Plymouth store - to delight of local dogs 

Manager Richard Weeks oversees revamp at store where he started as weekend help

Jollyes is celebrating a makeover at its Plymouth store which has created five new jobs and made the shopping experience for pet owners – and visiting dogs - even smoother than before.

The store at Coypool Retail Park, Marsh Mills, is already the third most successful in Jollyes’ network of nearly 70 UK...

Devon Freemasons continue support for the Devon Community Foundation

Established in 1996, Devon Community Foundation is a unique organisation, privileged to be working alongside people who are motivated by wanting to make a difference across Devon. They use their knowledge of local needs and the voluntary sector to manage high impact distribution of funds designed to achieve sustainable outcomes, awarding financial support on behalf of their Fund holders and...

Get ready, get excited, get your skates on!

Plymouth Pavilions have announced that the city’s beloved Ice Rink will reopen on Friday 27 August and it’s a double celebration as September marks an incredible milestone for the venue with it’s 30th birthday.

There’s no doubt it’s the hard work of the team at the Pavilions that have made it possible, and staff and visitors alike are thrilled that the venue now has a date for it’s...

Spike in people using railway line as walking route in Dawlish

British Transport Police (BTP) and Network Rail have issued a stark warning after several recent incidents of trespass on the railway line in Dawlish, Devon.

While Network Rail completes work on the new sea wall which runs alongside the railway, the footpath has been closed and a safe, temporary route has been put in place between Dawlish and Dawlish Warren station.

Since...

Travel advice ahead of Devon County Show 

Drivers planning to use the M5 near Exeter are advised to plan their journeys ahead of this weekend’s three-day Devon County Show at the Westpoint Showground.

The show, to be held on 2/3/4 July, is expected to attract up to 80,000 people over the three days at the Clyst St Mary venue near Exeter, with increased traffic anticipated on the M5 north and south of junctions 29 and 30, the...

Extra tickets released for top name evening concerts at 
A Celebration of Sidmouth Folk Festival

More tickets have just been released for top name concerts at A Celebration of Sidmouth Folk Festival – a whole week of music and merriment that will swing into action from July 30 to August 6 in the East Devon seaside town.

The first batch of tickets sold out within days for open air evening shows by Seth Lakeman plus Hannah Sanders and Ben Savage , Eliza Carthy Trio plus Jack Rutter...

Drake Circus set to welcome Tommy Hilfiger this summer

Drake Circus will soon be home to a new Tommy Hilfiger store, which is set to open its doors this summer.

Creating 15 new jobs at the centre, the new Tommy Hilfiger store will offer a range of men’s and women’s clothing, footwear and accessories from the brand’s Fall 2021 range.

The announcement follows the news that three luxury watch boutiques, Omega, Breitling and Tag Heuer...

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Plymouth Science Park welcomes Complete Communication to the Park

Complete Communication is the latest tenant to join Plymouth Science Park . The accessibility business provides cost-effective communication, education and language specialist services to support disabled and deaf people across the UK.

Plymouth Science Park is already home to five education and training based organisations, including Sponge , University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust...

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Outdoor specialist shortlisted in rural awards

The Outdoors Group has been shortlisted in two categories in the Rural Business Awards 2021 South West Region.

The organisation, with its holistic approach to the provision of outdoor-based activities for all ages, is a finalist for Best Rural Social Enterprise, Charity or Community Project and Best Rural Recreational or Outdoor Pursuits Business.

The aim of these awards is to...

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