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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 children developing solutions for dementia, autism and climate change

A robot turtle that cleans up beaches and could one day help tackle plastic pollution, a ‘Dementia Prevention Phone’ that uses family members’ voices to help someone stay mentally active, and an app that detects online bullying, have today been named as some of the semi-finalists of the Longitude Explorer Prize.

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Forecast of wintry showers could make travelling conditions challenging

Wintry showers could make conditions on Devon’s roads hazardous overnight and into tomorrow morning, Devon County Council is warning.

While most of the county is likely to see rain and hail showers over the next 24 hours, up to 3.5cm of snow is forecast for higher ground such as Dartmoor, with less expected on Exmoor and the Blackdown Hills.

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Guinness Supported Living receives outstanding CQC rating

Following a recent inspection, Guinness Care’s Supported Living service has been rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Supported Living supports adults with learning disabilities to live independently with their own tenancies in a number of shared houses.

Outstanding is the highest CQC rating available for regulated services and means that the inspection...

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Day trip tips for the elderly

Spending time with older relatives brings benefits to everyone. The older generation get to spend time with loved ones, while younger members of the family get access to a wealth of memories and love that they will remember forever. Spending quality time together is amazing, but there are challenges to tackle when it comes to going off on day trip adventures with seniors. In the UK, there are...

4 outdoor activities you can enjoy in Devon over winter

Why wait until the summer to get out and explore? We all know that January is a time to make a change for the upcoming year, but let’s face it does anyone actually stick to this?

Don’t be that person, if you have set yourself the goal of getting outside more in 2020, start now and enjoy some of the many outdoor activities that await you, who says you can only do these activities in...

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SW woke kids bully parents to save energy… but they’re the worst offenders

THE SOUTH WEST’S woke kids are bullying their parents into becoming more eco-friendly to save the planet, according to new research by leading comparison site  Moneyexpert.com . 

Pester power is becoming a force for good as 60% of mums and dads say they have been pressured to go green and save energy by the mini Greta Thunbergs in their own home. And while you might expect vocal...

Snowdrops popping up across the South West

Snowdrops are popping up across the South West, bringing that first sign that spring isn’t a too-distant hope and will be returning soon enough. In many gardens that the National Trust care for, swathes of snowdrops can be seen; here’s a guide to the top spots perfect for exploring followed by warming treats in the cafés.

Did you know that bees love snowdrops? They're a vital source...

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NSPCC pays tribute to long-serving volunteer and Divisional Vice-President

The NSPCC is today mourning the loss of one of its most respected volunteer leaders in the South West of England, Mr Chris Paisley who has passed away at the age of 73.

Chris has been steadfast in his support of the children’s charity in the region and in 2015 became Divisional Vice-President for the NSPCC, developing and strengthening volunteer leadership and engagement in the South...

Tesco grant will help create nature-themed play trail in Seaton Wetlands

A scheme to open people’s eyes to the wonders of Seaton Wetlands has received a £4,000 grant from Tesco.

The Tesco Bags of Help funding has been given to East Devon District Council, which was inspired to bid for the funds to create a trail that encourages people to spend more time outdoors.

It means the council can build wooden animal sculptures for children to climb on,...

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RSPCA appeal for information after bird is cut with scissors

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a dead goldfinch was discovered with a pair of scissors cutting into its neck.

A passerby spotted the bird in Wesley Avenue, Plymouth, on Monday, 20 January and alerted the RSPCA.

Inspector Sarah Morris collected the goldfinch’s body which was found with a broken pair of children’s plastic scissors which had been closed around its...

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