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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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Lottery win for Exmouth neighbours

13 people in Exmouth have received some good news today – they’ve each scooped a cash prize of £1,000 thanks to their postcode.

The Hillcrest Gardens neighbours landed the windfall when EX8 4FE was announced as a People’s Postcode Lottery winner on Thursday 4th June.

People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt sent her well wishes and said:

“A big...

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Race for Life events cancelled across Devon

ORGANISERS of Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life events in Devon regret to announce the much-loved events are cancelled for 2020.

The charity has taken the difficult decision to withdraw all 400 Race for Life events across the UK this year to protect the country’s health as restrictions on mass gatherings caused by the COVID-19 pandemic continue.

This includes the Race for...

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Cofton Holidays announces progressive rewilding project

Award-winning Cofton Holidays , specialists in delivering unforgettable eco-friendly holidays to Devon, have today announced their rewilding project due for completion in 2020. The innovative program, which started earlier this year, is a progressive approach to conversation and focuses on restoring the parks’ land to its natural, uncultivated state.

The plan developed by the local,...

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‘We are still here for you if you need help’ – NHS in Devon reassures patients

Patients who are worried they are being ‘burden’ on the NHS are being reassured that safe, local health services are there for them.

There has been a significant decline in people seeking urgent and emergency treatment across the country since the beginning of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Doctors in Devon have noted a decrease in attendances across both GP practices...

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Five-year-old Ollie running a marathon in fancy dress for Plymouth Hospitals Charity

Five-year-old Ollie Hall is running a marathon in 30 days for Plymouth Hospitals Charity. Taking on a mile every day in fancy dress, Ollie is planning to run 26 miles before he turns six on the 8th of June.

Ollie has now passed mile 20 and is still going strong! Among many others, Ollie's fancy dress costumes have included Harry Potter, a vampire, a pirate, lots of different...

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Public support for Calor's Rural Community Fund has now started

Community spirit is proving stronger than ever, with a record number of over 600 projects entering this year’s Calor Rural Community Fund, which offers grants of up to £5,000 for heart-warming projects across the UK.

With 604 entries in total vying for a cash injection from this year’s £85,000 prize pot, Calor’s fund has now moved to the next stage. From 4th June until 16th July,...

Devon moving forward with Active Travel Fund improvements

A comprehensive series of improvements for walkers and cyclists will be introduced as soon as possible, Devon County Council has confirmed.

The County Council is expecting to receive an initial £338,000 of emergency active travel funding once the Department for Transport (DfT) has reviewed Devon’s plans, which need to be submitted this Friday (5 June).

Over 200 extra cycle...

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Pothole repairs helps school with smooth plans for reopening

Bosses at Persimmon Homes Cornwall have helped ensure a smooth return to school for parents and pupils at a Plymouth primary school.

St Matthew’s C of E Primary and Nursery Academy has an agreement allowing parents to use land owned by the regional housebuilder as a car park. Severe weather earlier this year had caused the surface to degrade and potholes began to appear.

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Council appeals to visitors to help keep the district tidy, behave responsibly and keep to the social distancing rule

As Government lockdown restrictions are easing, beaches, parks and public spaces in East Devon are busier than ever and visitors are being asked to help the council keep the district tidy, behave responsibly and keep to the two metre social distancing rule.

Since the early May Bank Holiday, people have been taking advantage of the good weather, and the council has seen exceptional...

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Devon dogs lead the way on social distancing

As The Cornish Bakery carefully reopens its properties across the UK with a full set of new measures and processes in place, these dogs in Sidmouth are leading the way with a fine example of social distancing measures whilst they patiently wait to enjoy award-winning pasties, coffees, pastries and cakes.

Goooood boys!

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