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Data reveals Devon is the third most romantic destination in the UK

As the most romantic day of the year is fast approaching, holiday cottage company, Lyme Bay Holidays , have analysed data to find the UK’s most romantic destination.

Devon has featured in third place based on four different metrics:romantic activities, romantic restaurants, Google searches for proposal ideas and features in wedding hashtags on Instagram.

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Pubs, poems, positivity: Publicans help to spread cheer across the region with heartwarming poem by SW poet

Despite their pubs being currently closed, many publicans across the South West are spreading some cheer to people in their local communities, during these challenging times, by sharing a heartwarming poem about pubs written and performed by a poet from Bristol.

The poem, which has been specially commissioned for pubs in the South West by arts project INN CROWD, is called ‘The Best...

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Devon preparing for an icy Monday morning

Snow showers and freezing conditions swept across Devon in the early hours of this morning and Devon County Council is warning of a significant risk of ice on Devon’s roads, particularly into tomorrow (Monday 25 January) morning.

Devon’s fleet of gritters have been working around the clock to treat the County Council’s salting network, but the authority is urging people to avoid all...

Comedy and academia collide in a special Arts and Culture online event

Inspired by research taking place at the University’s Sexual Knowledge Unit, stand-up comedian Siân Docksey and Dr Ina Linge from the University of Exeter’s Department of Modern Languages and Cultures have been collaborating on a series of special online events which explore what queerness in nature can tell us about ourselves, as part of their Arts and Culture, Creative Fellowship.

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Devon to open two mass vaccination centres next week

The NHS in Devon is making final preparations ready to welcome the first patients to two new large-scale caccination centres from 26 January.

The Mayflower Grandstand at Plymouth Argyle Football Club’s Home Park Stadium, and exhibition and event venue Westpoint Exeter will be hosting their first booked appointments to people aged 80 and above from next Tuesday.

The Home Park...

Government inspectors praise Service's response to the pandemic

Government inspectors have praised Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service’s commitment to maintaining its emergency response to the public during the coronavirus pandemic.

Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) also praised the Service’s support to the NHS and communities. This included working with the ambulance service to enable...

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Devon's Snow Wardens on standby as they mark 10th anniversary

With Devon’s Snow Wardens prepared to spring into action this weekend, they will also be marking the 10th anniversary of the volunteer scheme this year.

The scheme has gone from strength to strength since it was launched by Devon County Council in 2011 , and around 325 towns and parishes in the county currently have snow wardens.

In the event of a prolonged cold spell, the...

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Devon preparing for snow

Devon is preparing for the possibility of widespread snow showers on Sunday morning (24 January).

Gritters will be carrying out multiple treatments overnight tonight as freezing temperatures and the risk of icy conditions and wintry showers continue into the weekend.

The County Council’s teams will be treating around 2,000 miles of roads on Devon’s primary and secondary...

Ruby Rockpool & The Garbage Patch King

The Bristolian Mermaid bringing our oceans ALIVE! 

Local professional mermaid, Hannah Pearl has written and created a children’s picture book entitled ‘Ruby Rockpool & The Garbage Patch King’ to raise awareness of the plight of our oceans, and what we can do to help.

The book, aimed at children three to six years old features marine warrior mermaid ‘Ruby Rockpool’, who lives in Teignmouth bay, Devon. Ruby is on a mission to help...

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Road improvement works start at Exeter Airport Lane to boost East Devon’s economic recovery

This week, work has started on road improvements for enhanced access at Exeter Airport via Long Lane.

The new access will help to boost economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, support new employment and provide opportunities for clean and inclusive growth.

The enhancements to Long Lane will unlock development of the new 19 acre AirPark site in the Exeter and East Devon...

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