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Mindful Moments to Brighten Up Life in Devon

Devon’s landscapes offer endless opportunities to live life more slowly. Rather than chasing big changes, small, intentional moments in daily routines can bring satisfaction and calm. Simple habits, mindful pauses, and attention to surroundings allow residents to feel more connected to their...

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Defibrillator installed at Grand Western Canal car park

A lifesaving new defibrillator has been installed in the Grand Western Canal car park on Canal Hill in Tiverton.

The public access defibrillator, located on the wall of the public toilets, is available to provide emergency support for visitors to the Country Park and for the local community in South East Tiverton.

It can be used by any member of the public in an emergency...

Help shape the future of your ambulance service

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is looking for people to join their next Patient Participation Panel meeting to share their views, concerns and praises about the care and service provided to patients and members of the public across the South West region.

The next Patient Participation Panel meeting is on Friday 13 December at 10:00-11:30. You can...

The Ottery St Mary Christmas Tree team

Standing tall: Ottery’s Christmas tree ready to bring festive cheer

A team from Ottery once again pulled out the stops to erect a stunning Christmas tree just outside the library, bringing the spirit of Christmas to the town.

Around 15 years in the growing, the 16ft Norway Spruce was chosen for its symmetrical shape and lush foliage and cut from Otter Garden Centre ’s Christmas tree plantation.

Once safely secured, the tree was decorated with...

Celebrating 40 Years of Timewade: Reflections, Lessons, and Insights on Building a Business for the Future

This year marks a major milestone for Timewade - 40 years in business. Reflecting on this journey, it’s clear that our success is rooted in adaptability, resilience, and a deep commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our clients. Starting from our origins as a small provider of cash registers, Timewade has grown into a trusted technology partner across the South West, offering a range of...

Honiton Locals Invited to a Week of Festive Fun at Otter Lodge

Churchill Living is opening the doors of Otter Lodge to Honiton locals for a week of festive fun events in celebration of the Christmas season. The events, taking place throughout the first week of December, will offer those interested in learning more about the Churchill Living lifestyle the opportunity to do so, against a backdrop of festive cheer.

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A five-star Devon hotel has unveiled its plans to give back to the community this Christmas by supporting a pair of charity initiatives with essentials and gifts.

Bovey Castle, in Dartmoor National Park, is donating gift parcels to the Trussell Trust which supports people in food poverty – every time a room is booked on its Christmas and New Year packages.

The award-winning hotel is also donating a wide range of gifts to Mission Christmas, which supports children in the community over the festive period, for every child who stays at the venue...

The North Devon night bus is back to get passengers home safely during the festive season

Devon & Cornwall Police is once again working with partners to provide a night bus service in Barnstaple, Bideford and Ilfracombe to keep communities safe.

Following a successful summer night bus service at weekends in north Devon, police are working to keep party goers away from harm during the festive season.

The popular night bus, which also ran in December last year...

Emergency Tree Fund extended to support Devon's Free Tree Scheme this winter

National Tree Week is being celebrated in Devon this week (until Sunday 1 Dec) with an announcement that Emergency Tree Funding granted by the Woodland Trust has been extended to help Devon County Council's Free Tree Scheme this winter. Since the County Council first piloted its Free Tree Scheme in 2019, it has funded the planting of more than 50,000 trees across the county as part of ongoing...

Pantomime tickets selling fast as this year's production looks set to be a big success for Sidmouth

This year's annual family pantomime Hansel and Gretel by Alan P Frayn is brought to you by Sidmouth Amateur Dramatic Society. The pantomime has been a regular fixture at the Manor Pavilion Theatre, Sidmouth since 1978 and is a big feature in the local community calendar, bringing joy to the area.

Last year's pantomime Robinson Crusoe and the Pirates won the NODA award for best small...

Lympstone manor receives gold award for small hotel of the year

NOVEMBER 2024 // Michael Caines and the team at Lympstone Manor are delighted to announce they have received the Gold Award for Small Hotel of the Year at the 2024/2025 Devon Tourism Awards.

The regional accolade celebrates hotels that deliver an exceptional welcome, unforgettable guest experiences and the highest standards across every aspect of their operation. Lympstone Manor,...

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