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National Tree Week is being celebrated in Devon this week (until Sunday 1 Dec) with an announcement that Emergency Tree Funding granted by the Woodland Trust has been extended to help Devon County Council's Free Tree Scheme this winter. Since the County Council first piloted its Free Tree Scheme in 2019, it has funded the planting of more than 50,000 trees across the county as part of ongoing...

NOVEMBER 2024 // Michael Caines and the team at Lympstone Manor are delighted to announce they have received the Gold Award for Small Hotel of the Year at the 2024/2025 Devon Tourism Awards.

The regional accolade celebrates hotels that deliver an exceptional welcome, unforgettable guest experiences and the highest standards across every aspect of their operation. Lympstone Manor,...

Highways teams worked round the clock to deal with hundreds of issues across the county’s highway network caused by Storm Bert over the weekend.

Up to 30 teams, including highways emergency response crews, tree surgeons and other specialists, worked flat out to respond to issues.

Several roads were impassable as numerous rivers burst their banks and drains were deluged by...

Students at Plympton Academy recently stepped into the world of professional dance with a workshop led by dancers from British choreographer, Matthew Bourne’s internationally acclaimed New Adventures company.

Inspired by Swan Lake, the session seamlessly blended contemporary dance and ballet, offering students the opportunity to experiment with new techniques and explore their...