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Dartmouth Food Festival returns for 2026!

Dartmouth Food Festival (23rd – 25th October 2026) is well-known as one of the most prestigious food festivals in the country and is always credited with an unrivalled line up of chef talent and a feast of entertainment.

Continuing to build on more than two decades of culinary...

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Drivers in the South West have saved an incredible £26M on fuel during lockdown

The UK has turned into a nation of savers as lockdown restrictions cancel the daily commute for millions of workers, freeing up both the roads and our budgets.

New report by GoCompare reveals Brits have saved an incredible £267 million on fuel prices since the start of lockdown in March! Split by region, the South West of England have a total saving of more than £26,610,728.12 ....

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Empty driveways earn homeowners more than £1,000 per year in 25 towns and cities

New research highlights that households are earning more than £1,000 per year on average in 25 UK towns and cities simply by renting out their driveways, when not being used, to other motorists needing somewhere to park.

The annual study by online parking portal YourParkingSpace.co.uk , which lists more than 350,000 parking spaces across the UK, reveals that Londoners are making the...

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Tributes paid to ‘Mr. Axminster’ Alderman Douglas Hull

East Devon District Council Alderman Douglas Hull, who has died recently, was Mr. Axminster, a much loved Councillor who sincerely held his constituents close to his heart, writes Cllr Eileen Wragg, Deputy Leader of the Council.

Cllr Wragg said that Alderman Hull “could be seen as flamboyant, even eccentric at times, but what was not in doubt was the compassion and empathy that he...

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Prompt Action Fund helps community transport passengers

Community transport providers have not been immune to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, but they have continued to play a crucial role to ensure people can access vital services.

With the help of a £3,000 grant from Devon County Council’s Prompt Action Fund, East Teignbridge Community Transport Association, based in Dawlish, has helped ensure local people in their area have...

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Devon school pupil wins wildlife poetry competition

Winners of the national poetry competition launched by environmental charity Earthwatch have been announced, with Jamie Carlton from Devon winning a prize in the 8 - 11 year olds category for his ‘Deer’ poem. The poetry competition was launched as part of a range of events organised by Earthwatch to help families cope with lockdown and remain connected to nature, including a popular online...

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Devon Open Studios 2020 plans to go ahead in September in line with lockdown easing restrictions

For 16 years Devon Artist Network (DAN) has championed the individual, self-employed artists and galleries in Devon, including supporting artists through economic hard times. This year will be no exception.

After consultations between the Board and the 200 artists who signed up to open their private studios to the public, the agreed plan is to OPEN for the event Devon Open Studios...

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Sidmouth councillor Cathy Gardner is elected as the new Chair of East Devon District Council

Sidmouth councillor Cathy Gardner is the new Chair of East Devon District Council following an extraordinary meeting of the council last night. (Monday 8 June)

Cllr Gardner, (pictured) who represents the Sidmouth Town ward and is a member of the Democratic Alliance Group, was elected unopposed.

She was proposed by Cllr Paul Arnott, Leader of East Devon District Council, who...

For Our Heroes: Tavistock songwriter's moving tribe to key workers

A heart-warming tribute song thanking NHS staff and key workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic has been written and produced by Tavistock locals, Andrew Lessiter and Violet Ryder.

Alongside his day job as a Virgin Media sales representative for Plymouth South, 37-year-old Andrew wrote ‘For Our Heroes’ in one week, expertly recording and producing a video to accompany the...

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Libraries phased return from 6th July

Due to Covid-19 our library buildings have been closed since the 23rd March 2020 and our mobile library and home library service have been suspended. It has been an extraordinary time and we have rapidly adjusted to the situation.

Our physical libraries may be closed but our staff have been working hard to adapt our service and deliver our library service online. Staff have supported...

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Luxury food brand donates 4,500 tea bags to NHS staff battling COVID-19 at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Luxury food and beverage brand, Cartwright & Butler, has donated 4,500 English Breakfast tea bags and almost 50 boxes of biscuits to University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.

With staff at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust are working tirelessly in the fight against COVID-19, the donations from Cartwright & Butler aim to not only boost the morale of the staff, but to...

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