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Exeter Airport rated as one of the best airports in the UK by Which?

Exeter Airport has been rated one of the best airports in the UK for customer experience and has received ‘Recommended Provider’ status by consumer champion Which?

The prestigious recognition comes as part of Which?'s annual airport survey of its members, seeking their feedback on a variety of airport experiences.

A customer score is calculated based on a combination of...

Dartmouth Food Festival celebrates 20th anniversary this October

Dartmouth Food Festival (25th – 27th October 2024) 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.

This year the Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary and is excited to welcome names including Saturday Kitchen’s Matt Tebbutt, Professor Tim Spector, award-...

Photo: Anchorage landlady Mari Kenny (right) with resident Molly Coyne (centre) and her daughter Kar

Wonderland at The Anchorage for Mad Hatter's tea party

Popular Plymouth pub The Anchorage provided a ‘dementia day’ with a difference by putting on an Alice In Wonderland themed ‘Mad Hatters’ Tea Party’ to the delight of its patrons.

Sarah McCaffrey, deputy manager of Butterfly Lodge Nursing Home in St Budeaux regularly brings a group of residents to the pub for drinks and lunch and was full of praise for the way staff at the family-run...

Five seabird species added to the UK Red List

Scientists reviewing the conservation status of the UK’s breeding seabird populations have revealed that five species have been added to the Red list of greatest conservation concern. A study published in the journal British Birds today sees the addition of Leach’s Storm-petrel, Common Gull, Great Black-backed Gull, Arctic Tern and Great Skua to this unenviable list. They join Kittiwake,...

Winter and spring downpours could lead to a vibrant autumn, says Forestry England

Forestry England says the higher-than-average rainfall this year, particularly in the spring, has led to a lush growth in the nation’s forests.

These leaves, now full of sugars, could result in a spectacular autumn display. However, just how vibrant the autumn colours will be dependent on the weather we have in the coming months.

Data * from the Met Office shows that most...

Drake Circus launches search for Chief Fun Officer

Drake Circus and The Barcode is on the hunt for its first ever CFO – and it’s not Chief Finance Officer but a Chief Fun Officer!

The lucky young recruit will bag their dream role, with the opportunity to try out the wealth of retailers and experiences at the centre for free, indulging in tasty treats and bagging plenty of goodies all in exchange for their review.

The new CFO...

British Gas Energy Trust encourages pensioners to apply for energy support this winter

The British Gas Energy Trust is now offering energy debt grants up to £1,700 for both British Gas and non-British Gas customers with debt on a credit or pre-payment meter account.

The reopening of Individuals and Families Fund will be welcomed by many, at a time that changes to the Winter Fuel Payments means an estimated 10 million elderly people are no longer eligible for this form...

New choir launches in Devon

If you love to sing and have always wondered what it’s like to join a community CHOIR, now’s the chance to find out! The new NO-AUDITION Torquay Good Afternoon Choir starts on Thursday September 5 from 2pm-4pm at St John the Apostle Church TQ1 1BJ and there’s a warm welcome to go along and find out more. Bath-based music man Grenville Jones started his Good Afternoon Choirs 15 years ago and...

Oddfellows Friendship Month Lunch In Plymstock

To celebrate the Oddfellows National Friendship Month which has received extensive coverage on local radio and in other media, members of the friendly society in Plymouth and South East Cornwall have met for lunch at the Plymstock Inn, Plymstock and the occasion was hugely enjoyed by all those attending.

Pride of the West with Saint Andrews Oddfellows Lodge members have gathered for...

It's World Alzheimer’s Month - Have you Heard of Young Onset Dementia?

When most hear the word dementia it’s often Alzheimer’s disease and older people they think about. In fact there are over 100 types of dementia.

However for this piece I want to raise awareness and touch upon one of the more rare types - Young Onset Dementia (YOD) which means the person diagnosed is under 65.

This presents many challenges such as the person may have a young...

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