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Bideford food festival to serve up a feast of local flavours

Food lovers and families are being invited to enjoy a free day out celebrating the best of local and regional produce when eat returns on Saturday, October 24.

The one-day festival will bring together more than 70 food and drink producers , with the...

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Three in a Row! Cranbrook Country Park Secures Prestigious 2026 Green Flag Award

Cranbrook Town Council is celebrating a historic milestone as Cranbrook Country Park retains its Green Flag Award for the third consecutive year. This international stamp of quality officially recognises the park as one of the finest open spaces in the UK. Marking a historic "hat-trick" since its first win in 2024, the accolade honours the hard work, passion, and care invested by the town...

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Devon GP practice secures major funding to accelerate local health research

A mid Devon-based GP practice has secured major funding to expand its research activity, making it easier for more patients to benefit from local, life-changing research.

Amicus Health has been awarded £27,959.88 from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to create dedicated research spaces and invest in specialist equipment, helping to expand opportunities for...

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Okehampton homeowner wins surprise 500l of heating oil

Mr Mark Berry, a retired resident from the rural village of Exbourne near Okehampton, is looking forward to an autumn and winter without big energy bills having won 500 litres of heating oil from Moorland Fuels in its Cosy Heating Club quarterly oil draw.

Commenting on his win, Mark said: "I knew about the free quarterly draw, but I never expected to be the winner, so getting the call...

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The South West ranks as the second most expensive region in the UK for driving lessons

For many young people, learning to drive is becoming an increasingly expensive milestone.

The research, commissioned by Monzo and conducted by Censuswide, surveyed 1,000 newly qualified drivers and found that learners across the UK spend an average of £1,218 on driving lessons. Combined with the average cost of a first car (£4,867), many young drivers are spending more than £6,000...

Devon care provider gains top nursing endorsement for diploma

A Devon care provider has gained an endorsement from the world’s largest nursing union and professional body for their advanced diploma.

Southern Healthcare’s Advanced Diploma (CPD) in Adult Social Care Nursing has secured accreditation from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), which represents more than half a million nurses, student nurses, midwives and nursing support workers in...

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New long-term investment marks major milestone for Devon’s voluntary sector

The Torbay, Plymouth and Devon VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) Assembly has secured a major new five-year investment from NHS Devon and has announced plans to formally establish itself as a registered charity.

The investment marks a significant commitment to strengthening the VCSE sector across Torbay, Plymouth and Devon, providing infrastructure support and...

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Classic British Hotels collection Partners with the Tiverton Hotel in Devon

Classic British Hotels is delighted to announce a major expansion of its curated collection following a new partnership with Crest Hotels Group, including the 69-bedroom Tiverton Hotel in Devon. All nine distinctive properties within the Crest Hotels portfolio have officially joined Classic British Hotels, bringing 674 beautifully appointed bedrooms into the fold.

Lombard Rally Festival to bring iconic rally cars to Escot Park

Motor sport fans across Devon and Cornwall are set to enjoy something completely new this autumn as the Lombard Rally Festival arrives at Escot Park, near Exeter, on 26 and 27 September.

The new event will bring a major historic rally car spectacle to the West Country, giving enthusiasts from across Devon and Cornwall the chance to see some of the world's most iconic rally machinery...

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Build It Live South West returns to Exeter

Build It Live South West is back at Westpoint Arena, Exeter, on 12 and 13 September 2026, promising a weekend packed with inspiration, practical know-how and expert guidance for anyone planning to build, renovate, extend or improve their home.

Created by the team behind Build It magazine, the event brings together hundreds of products, trusted suppliers, specialist advice clinics and...

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Devon developer donates to Royal Navy hub

Radford Community Centre in Plymstock has been awarded £1,000 from Persimmon Homes.

The accredited five-star housebuilder behind the nearby Saltram Meadow development made the donation as part of its Community Champions scheme. The funds have been used to purchase new and updated kitchen equipment for the benefit of the Centre’s users.

Radford Community Centre is run by...

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