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5 Reasons Pets are a Wonderful Addition to Wedding Stationery

In recent years, one delightful trend has gained popularity in the world of bespoke wedding stationery: featuring beloved pets. Wedding stationery designers have been asked to incorporate furry companions into couples' big day in wonderfully unique and creative ways. While pets may not always be able to attend the ceremony, their presence can still be felt through beautifully crafted...

£10 billion boost and 175,000 jobs as South West gears up for Clean Energy Revolution

The South West of England is set to play a major role in the Government’s mission to achieve net zero and become a clean energy superpower, according to a new Energy Prospectus.

With major clean energy projects in the pipeline, rich natural capital, and an extensive research innovation ecosystem, business leaders and politicians say the South West can have a transformative role in...

South Devon College scoop coveted Green Gown Award for Sustainability Institution of the Year

South Devon College has scooped the coveted Green Gown Award for Sustainability Institution of the Year.

The College was recognised for its "unbroken green thread"- its ambitious sustainability strategy that has woven sustainability into the hearts, minds and actions of learners and staff.

Now in its 20th year the Green Gown Awards recognise the exceptional sustainability...

Turning up the heat on men’s health with curry evenings in support of Movember

RGB Building Supplies is hosting curry evenings at local restaurants across Devon as part of its “The Best Mate Curry Date” initiative to raise awareness of men’s health. In support of the Movember movement, the evenings aim to highlight the issue of suicide rates within the construction industry, which are among the highest of any UK sector.

Between Monday 4th and Saturday 23rd...

Christmas at the Castle

Powderham Castle prepares to host a magical Christmas experience from 25th November to 31st December. The historic castle and its beautiful grounds will be transformed into a sparkling light experience, perfect for loved ones and families to get into the Christmas spirit.

Visitors will immerse themselves in the enchantment of the season, with dazzling lights illuminating the castle....

Devon Chef Takes Home Gold in ‘MasterChef’ Showdown

A talented care home chef from Devon has cooked his way to victory in not-for-profit Sanctuary Care’s annual ‘MasterChef’ competition.

Joe Fower, Assistant Chef at Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home in Ivybridge, wowed judges with his culinary skills and took home the coveted gold medal among sixteen finalists.

Going head-to-head with top chefs from over 100 care homes...

Some of the choir getting in the festive spirit ahead of this year's carol concerts

Carols in the Cathedral - with a note of history

Over two nights in December, the voices of Exeter Philharmonic Choir will be joined by well-known historian Dr Todd Gray, adding a historical note to the choir’s popular Carols in the Cathedral.

Dr Gray is compering the concerts at Exeter Cathedral on Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th December, blending the festive music with his own reflections on Devon Christmases, past and present....

CELEBRATE THE SEASON: FESTIVITIES ARRIVE AT DRAKE CIRCUS THIS WEEK

Drake Circus and The Barcode will start its seasonal celebrations this Thursday (14th November) with its annual Christmas light switch on and a visit from special festive characters.

The official light switch on will be carried out by the centre’s newest recruit, seven-year-old Ellie who secured the Chief Fun Officer position, at 5:00pm, with a range of festive activities bringing...

Railway line between Axminster and Exeter closed for upgrade work

Buses will replace trains between Axminster and Exeter St Davids from Saturday 9 November to Friday 22 November whilst we make track upgrades in the Honiton area.

During this two-week period, engineers will install a mile of new track through Honiton Tunnel, replacing the existing 50-year-old infrastructure. This upgrade includes the installation of new sleepers and ballast, ensuring...

Parts of upgraded North Devon Link Road set to open

Several upgraded sections of the North Devon Link Road are due to open by Monday 11 November.

Devon County Council has been informed by their contractor Griffiths that a number of improved stretches of the A361 between Portmore roundabout at Barnstaple and Yarnacott are now complete and are set to open fully to traffic. Other sections will open in stages over the coming weeks. Work...

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