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2026: The year to visit The English Riviera

Visitors heading to South Devon's beautiful coastline in 2026 are invited to make the most of all the area has to offer as the English Riviera unveils its calendar of key events for the year ahead.

Carolyn Custerson, CEO of English Riviera BID Company, said: “2026 is shaping up to be a...

Devon-made short film in competition at London Film Festival

A short film created by Devon filmmakers is one of only 47 screening at this year’s BFI London Film Festival, one of the world’s most prestigious film events. The festival usually selects over 150 shorts to be screened, so it’s a huge achievement for the region and its talent.

It's also the first time the festival has gone partially online, and that the award for Best Short Film is...

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Six charities win share of £1 million Youth Charity giveaway

Six regional charities have been awarded a share of a £1 million fund supporting under-18s as a part of the hugely successful Persimmon Homes Building Futures campaign.

Exim Dance Company represented the education & arts category for Persimmon Homes South West, Barnstaple Youth Ability Football Club sport, and Children and Families in Grief health, and were among the 96...

Audio experience for 1000-year-old castle

This October half term, Corfe Castle, a royal castle shaped by warfare and cared for by the National Trust, will be host to two ‘sound pools’ within the castle walls.

The theatrical audio experience takes you on a journey around the castle bringing to life some of the characters in Corfe Castle’s history that weren’t so favourable.

Throughout history Corfe Castle has seen...

Teignmouth and Dawlish people urged to join online discussion on health services

There’s still time to join one last online discussion and ask questions about a proposal for changing the way health services are delivered in the Teignmouth and Dawlish area.

That’s the message from the NHS in Devon as its formal consultation on reshaping community services passes the halfway mark.

The consultation, which started on 1 September, will end on 26 October, and...

20 new state-of-the-art gritters take to SW roads this winter

Twenty new state-of-the-art gritters will be patrolling the South West’s motorways and major A roads this winter as part of a multi-million-pound investment to help keep traffic moving in severe weather.

The new gritters will improve safety for drivers and workers due to the vehicles’ improved technology, set-up and enhanced visibility.

They also treat the roads at a maximum...

Patients give popular hospital top marks

Patients have given Practice Plus Group Hospital Plymouth (formerly Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre) a score of 100% for its ophthalmology services, day ward, inpatient ward and endoscopy, according to the latest results from the national Friends and Family Test.

Overall, Practice Plus Group Hospital Plymouth scored 98.4% from the 677 patients who completed the Friends and Family...

Electric vehicle charge station for Haytor car park

An electric car charge point has been installed at Haytor car park – the most remote publicly accessible charging point on Dartmoor. Dartmoor National Park is leading the way in tackling the climate and ecological emergency, which includes helping people with electric cars to charge up their vehicles when visiting. The charger is a twin 7kw rapid charger, supplied by PodPoint. People pay for...

Sidmouth Neighbours Celebrate with Lottery Win

Three people in Sidmouth were celebrating over the weekend after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode.

The Lower Wheathill neighbours netted the windfall when EX10 9UA was announced as a Daily Prize winner with People’s Postcode Lottery on Sunday 4th October 2020.

People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Danyl Johnson sent his well-wishes to the winners. He said: “...

Business And Energy Minister Backs Winter Fuel Readiness Campaign For Devon

UK minister for business, energy and clean growth Kwasi Kwarteng MP has this week announced his support for liquid fuels trade association the UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) Get Winter Ready campaign.

Minister Kwarteng said: “With colder months on the way, it is crucial that households relying on oil and liquified petroleum gas for their heating are prepared,...

£700,000 funding boost will help SW councils support domestic abuse victims

South West councils are to receive a total of £700,000 to help them prepare for the introduction of landmark legislation that will ensure domestic abuse victims and their families get the vital help they need.

The funding was announced today by Kelly Tolhurst, the Minister for Rough Sleeping and Housing.

Thousands more people are expected to be helped from April 2021 when...

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