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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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Work to start on A382 upgrade

Work is due to start on improvements to the A382 in Newton Abbot next week (Monday 10 February).

The first phase of the £13 million Devon County Council scheme will upgrade the link from Newton Abbot to the A38 at Drumbridges roundabout.

The route is being realigned and widened between Forches Cross and Whitehill Cross, and a new roundabout will be developed at Ringslade...

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Dental student crowned Plymouth heat winner in Dental Skills Competition

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd)’s rcsed.ac.uk Faculty of Dental Surgery, together with sponsors Dentsply Sirona, is delighted to announce the Plymouth heat winner of its award-winning Dental Skills Competition – Zohaib Ahmed from the Peninsula Dental School.

The competition won the Innovation Award at the Scottish Dental Awards in 2019, which recognises those who...

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Gifting back memories to bereaved families

Senior Sister Ali Griffiths from University Hospitals Plymouth has turned her experience of grief into positive change for bereaved relatives.

As part of the Trust’s Innovation Programme, Ali and a team of innovators have worked together to improve the way personal belongings are returned to families after someone has passed away.

As a result, new ‘bereavement bags’ are...

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Pole position for Devon park in daring Antarctica bid

Ladram Bay Holiday Park in Budleigh Salterton has helped fly the flag for medical research by backing a recent charity fundraising expedition to the South Pole in Antarctica.

Making the gruelling trek to one of the most inhospitable environments on the planet was polar explorer Alan Chambers MBE who served for 16 years in the Royal Marines..

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The pharmacist will see you now...

People in Devon are being urged to think “Pharmacy First” to fix their winter health problems.

Many people are unaware of the wide range of services available from their local pharmacist and they spend time waiting unnecessarily for a GP appointment or even in busy hospital Accident and Emergency departments, which are often under extreme pressure at this time of year.

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New Year’s debt resolutions

January may finally be over, but if you’re still avoiding that credit card statement or you’ve opened it, and don’t know how you’ll be able to pay it off - here are our top tips to help you achieve your New Year’s debt resolutions.

Track spending

Perhaps the most obvious, but often overlooked. Tracking your spending lay your habits bare and show you where you can cut back...

Which fuel to choose for your wheelchair accessible vehicle?

It’s no secret that the climate crisis is forcing businesses and governments to act, and part of the UK’s bid to becoming carbon neutral by 2050 includes banning petrol and diesel cars by 2035. But with more and more of us continuing to need cars for mobility, we’ll take a look at the pros and cons of the different fuel types for your next WAV car.

Whilst there’s been a long standing...

Plymouth celebrates apprenticeship success

It's National Apprenticeship week and time to reflect on, recognise and celebrate the success stories around us.

For Iconic Opticians, based in Plymouth city centre, this success came in the name of Sam Lewis. The story started back in February 2017 when Sam was only 16: “Leaving school was a bit daunting and I wasn’t sure what to do next. I came across apprenticeships and it sounded...

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The Big Fix goes nationwide!

UK residents can find inspiration on how to breathe new life into their broken possessions at what promises to be the largest repair event of its kind ever held.

The Big Fix 2020 will see 75 repair cafes from around the UK join forces and run simultaneous events on Saturday February 15.

In an event being co-ordinated by Devon County Council, hundreds of volunteer fixers will...

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Plymouth man honoured with coveted British Citizen Award

Steve Whiteway, from Plymouth, Devon has been recognised at the Palace of Westminster with a British Citizen Award in recognition of his extraordinary endeavours.

The British Citizen Award, in partnership with One Stop, is now in its fifth year and recognises exceptional individuals who positively impact their communities throughout the country.

Steve was honoured for his...

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