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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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School Dinners from Otter!

Garden centre chefs volunteer to cook school dinners in restaurant kitchens

The empty kitchens at Otter Garden Centres have been put to good use to support schools in the region needing meals for children still attending.

All Otter garden centres and restaurants are now closed to the public in line with government guidance. But this didn’t stop two chefs volunteering to make...

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Do DIY safely while self-isolating

Self-isolation has led to many people across the area looking for ways to keep busy – taking on DIY jobs has proved a popular option. To ensure projects are completed safely, RGB Building Supplies is offering top tips on how to take on jobs in the home.

Paul West, Branch Manager at RGB Exeter, commented:

“Many of us are spending more time in our homes, so we’re now having the...

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Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital works together with Derriford Hospital to deliver Oncology Services

Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital, located on Derriford Road opposite the University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) is one of 30 Nuffield Health hospitals being made available to NHS trusts following discussions with NHS England and Wales about how independent hospitals can support NHS patients in its efforts against the coronavirus (Covid-19).

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Connecting with nature during isolation

As part of their Culture + Climate programme 2020, THG has teamed up with East Devon AONB to share NATURE SHORTS: an online series showcasing art practices which inspire, build creativity and deepen our connection with nature.

NATURE SHORTS explores how we can connect with nature during isolation, sharing different artistic approaches to land and space. The highlighted artists work...

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National Tea Day aims to combat isolation with over 10,000 par-tea pack pledge

Tuesday 21st April marks National Tea Day’s 5th anniversary, and a day for the UK to come together and celebrate this beloved beverage. With an estimated 9 million UK residents suffering from loneliness, there has never been a more important time to bring people together over a cup of tea.

This year, as a result of the current pandemic, National Tea Day will be moving to a virtual...

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Silentnight launches 'The Pet Factor' for your four-legged friends

Silentnight is launching a nationwide competition, The Pet Factor, ahead of National Pet Day on 14 April to search for a set of four-legged faces for its collection of pet beds.

Brits are invited to enter by simply sharing a ‘paw-fect’ portrait of their pet on social media. Silentnight’s judging panel will be looking for the ideal mix of personality and good looks amongst their three...

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In uncertain times, how do you budget like a pro?

When it comes to personal finance, one question that you’ll hear regularly is ‘How do I budget properly?’

A budget is a plan for where your hard-earned income will go towards. You’re basically creating a spending limit for each household expense. These can be categorised into essential and non-essential items. An essential example would be paying your rent, utility bills and food...

New Mortgage Information Support Service to ease financial worries of homeowners in Exmouth

Mortgage Advice Bureau in Exmouth has launched a dedicated Mortgage Information Support Service to help homeowners who are worried about their finances as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

The free support service, which is available to homeowners in Exmouth and the surrounding areas and the surrounding areas, has been set up to answer any queries or worries local...

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Be a ‘Home Hero’ – stay at home and do your bit to fight pandemic

Dartmoor National Park is asking people to be ‘home heroes’ - to stay at home, help keep each other safe and limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Chief Executive Dr Kevin Bishop today thanked people for their co-operation and consideration so far and, as we look towards the bank holiday weekend, urged everyone to continue to do their bit. Continuing to stay at home and make use of...

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A virtual day out with The Donkey Sanctuary

On Easter Sunday, people will be able to catch up with the Sidmouth donkeys and mules by watching a series of live Facebook broadcasts from The Donkey Sanctuary.

For the first time ever, the international animal welfare charity will be bringing its visitor experience to the virtual world for a day of donkey interaction. Starting at 10am, viewers will be able to see how donkey-facing...

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