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Devon and Cornwall-wide Awareness-Raising Roadshow

One of the UK’s largest producers of wood pellets and briquettes has been hitting the road this summer to raise awareness of their work - and to hand out free samples of their high- quality products.

Gary Duckworth, Transport Operations Manager, and Peter Rockell, Delivery Specialist,...

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Celebrations mark completion of first phase of Restoring Stover Park Project

A celebration has been held at Stover Country Park near Newton Abbot today (Friday 15 November) to mark the completion of the first phase of improvements made through the Restoring Stover Park Project.

Invited guests attended the event to officially unveil a number of the Restoring Stover Park Project schemes which have been made possible thanks to a grant of £2,084,600 from The...

Experience the Magic of a Victorian Christmas and Winter Lights at Knightshayes

Knightshayes National Trust is gearing up for a season of warming winter festivities. From 16 November to 5 January, the house will be decked out for a Victorian Christmas, with the gardens and house exterior illuminated on select evenings for Winter Lights.

‘It’s so wonderful seeing Knightshayes decorated and glowing for Christmas’, says Claire Forkes, Visitor Operations &...

Devon Procures £200K in Funding For Eco Grants

Devon has received a lucrative grant for sustainable installations for the assessment and potential development of sustainable energy projects. By using sustainable technologies, Devon can decrease carbon output while also generating inexpensive energy through solar panels and other sustainable technologies. This is part of South West Net Zero Hub's Local Net Zero Capacity and Development...

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Festive Adventure awaits as garden centre hosts fundraiser for Hospiscare

Otter Garden Centres in Ottery St Mary is holding a special Christmas event this December - with all proceeds going to Hospiscare.

It’s the latest step in fundraising for Otter’s charity of the year, Hospiscare, which the family-run garden centre business has supported since 2019. It is also part of Otter’s 60 Good Deeds, celebrating its sixtieth anniversary by giving back to the local...

Revealed: The top 50 things that make a house feel like home in Devon

A comfy sofa, family photos and marking children’s height on the walls have been revealed among the top things that those in Devon say make a house feel like home.

New research from leading housebuilder Redrow, which has a number of developments across the region, including Saxon Brook and St Micheal’s Meadow in Exeter, has unveiled the top 50* things that those in Devon feel are key...

Plymouth Skills Launch Pad

A successful collaboration  between Skills Launchpad Plymouth and The National Careers Service 

The National Careers Service in the Southwest has seen a remarkable success through its ongoing partnership with Skills Launchpad Plymouth, the city’s one-stop-shop for skills, training, education, careers and jobs.

This collaborative effort has proven to be a crucial resource for those seeking skills, training, and career development, as together, professionals are helping to bridge...

Plymouth showcases city’s credentials as a must-see MICE destination

Britain’s Ocean City is set to showcase its impressive credentials as a key destination for conferences, meetings and events.

The latest Meet Plymouth event will target organisations seeking a unique experience in the city rated as the ‘best place for quality of life ’in this year’s Demos-PwC Good Growth for Cities Index*

Plymouth, which scored particularly highly across...

luxury watercolour wedding stationery dog illustration

5 Reasons Pets are a Wonderful Addition to Wedding Stationery

In recent years, one delightful trend has gained popularity in the world of bespoke wedding stationery: featuring beloved pets. Wedding stationery designers have been asked to incorporate furry companions into couples' big day in wonderfully unique and creative ways. While pets may not always be able to attend the ceremony, their presence can still be felt through beautifully crafted...

£10 billion boost and 175,000 jobs as South West gears up for Clean Energy Revolution

The South West of England is set to play a major role in the Government’s mission to achieve net zero and become a clean energy superpower, according to a new Energy Prospectus.

With major clean energy projects in the pipeline, rich natural capital, and an extensive research innovation ecosystem, business leaders and politicians say the South West can have a transformative role in...

South Devon College scoop coveted Green Gown Award for Sustainability Institution of the Year

South Devon College has scooped the coveted Green Gown Award for Sustainability Institution of the Year.

The College was recognised for its "unbroken green thread"- its ambitious sustainability strategy that has woven sustainability into the hearts, minds and actions of learners and staff.

Now in its 20th year the Green Gown Awards recognise the exceptional sustainability...

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