Local News

Lympstone Manor

Lympstone Manor unveils luxury shepherd huts

Following a remarkable summer, Lympstone Manor has welcomed five indulgent Shepherd Huts – complete with outdoor ‘Hikki’ hot tubs, rolltop baths and walk-in showers, as well as a new tennis court. More recently Michael and the team have celebrated the excitement of Lympstone’s first vineyard harvest and planning consent to build a pool and accompanying pool house in 2021.

Aptly named...

Tags: 

Devon to remain in Tier 2

Devon is remaining in Tier 2 for the time being, the government has confirmed today.

It has reviewed the three-tier structure and decided that because of our circumstances - including case numbers, their demographic, pressure on NHS services – we will stay in Tier 2 until its next review at the end of the year.

That means:

  • No household mixing indoors
  • ...
Devon & Cornwall Police

Police officers help to brighten Christmas for children living in domestic abuse refuges

Devon & Cornwall Police officers based in Torquay have seen first-hand what a challenging year it has been for so many. This year even more so for families who have had to flee domestic abuse and now are spending their Christmas in a refuge away from their home.

This year the Public Protection Unit based at Torquay Police Station set up a donation point to collect toys to give to...

Call for Plymouth foodies to Eat Out to Help Out those in need 

A Plymouth-based restaurant is raising money to help relieve financial hardship of those working in the UK hospitality sector by asking guests to add a voluntary one pound to their bill.

The initiative has been put in place by the Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill, which is located on the top floor of the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Armada Way, and will run through December...

christmas, covid

Just because we can doesn’t mean we must: Public Health Devon asks ‘is your trip essential?’

Public Health Devon is joining the call for caution, as families plan their Christmas breaks between the 23 and 27 December.

The government has said that the tier restrictions will be relaxed during that period to allow Christmas bubbles - up to three families - to meet indoors.

But public health experts are urging caution, because of the risk that meeting face to face with...

Ultrafast broadband is coming to the South West

Homes and businesses in Bristol and Plymouth are to benefit from the roll out of ultrafast broadband services, as new fibre connections begin to be installed from early in 2021. The installation of new communications infrastructure for faster internet access will provide a much-needed boost to the local economy, improving productivity and innovation, as well as supporting new technologies for...

Stagecoach, Devon, Bus

Everything you need to know about Stagecoach bus services throughout the festive holidays

In a bid to keep the wheels turning this Christmas Stagecoach South West have announced extensive timetable information for the festive period seeing you into 2021.

The local bus operator has published service information for the holidays, including timetables for bus services on Christmas Eve through to the New Year, only taking a day off for Christmas Day and New Year's Day....

CityFibre

Plymouth’s digital future to be transformed with £52m full fibre roll-out 

Plymouth is to benefit from an investment of at least £52m in its digital future, as part of CityFibre’s plans to upgrade the nation’s legacy networks with gigabit-capable full fibre connectivity.

The state-of-the-art infrastructure is expected to boost business productivity and innovation and deliver millions in economic benefits for the port city, while giving residents access to...

drakes circus

Drake Circus launches giant giving box to raise funds for local charities

Drake Circus has installed a giant giving box to help give back to those most impacted by the pandemic in the local community.

Located at its Cornwall Street entrance, visitors can use contactless payment to easily donate £3, £5 or £10 to Macmillan Cancer Support, Andy’s Man Club, Plymouth Domestic Abuse Services and Woodside Animal Welfare Trust. The giving box will light up in...

covid-19, Devon, vaccination

Tennis site among first wave of GP centres to give lifesaving COVID-19 vaccination in Devon

Family doctors in Devon will begin giving the coronavirus vaccine to local people from today (Tuesday, 15 December), as the NHS continues its phased roll-out of the vaccination programme.

GP practices are working in groups to set up local vaccination centres for their patients, which will open in phases over coming weeks.

The first phase of GP-led vaccination centres in...

Ida Hotel and Restaurant, Icmeler, Türkiye
Family Law Company - Specialists have an advantage, the same is true in family law.