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A Devon housebuilder had supported a local acapella group with a donation of £500.

Redrow South West , currently building at Romansfield on Fort Road, has donated £500 to Okehampton Community Voices and Acapella Voices as part of its Community Fund initiative.

The fund, which was launched in 2023, provides organisations and charities with donations to help them thrive, with...

For Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) the Week of Thanks campaign is a wonderful activity that highlights the many ways in which the people of Devon ensure the lifesaving service continues to run smoothly.

This year’s campaign, which begins on Monday 7th October, will be the 4th year of celebrations for the charity and as with previous years, it will be a special week dedicated to expressing...

Devon’s talented food and drink scene was alive at Monday (7th October) night’s 13th Food Drink Devon Awards. Over 450 individuals from the county’s finest food and drink producers, hospitality and catering businesses and speciality retailers celebrated in style at the esteemed awards’ ceremony, held at Sandy Park the home to Gallagher Premiership Rugby team, the Exeter Chiefs. During the...

Autumn is here and this year’s above average rainfall should provide a stunning display of colour.

Trees respond to their environment, so when and why leaves change colour depends on several factors. For the best display, we need the right mix of weather conditions.

Forestry England explains why leaves change colour in autumn:

Trees need sunlight, water, and...