Devon

Ocean Film Festival World Tour dives into Devon

All aboard for a big-screen ocean adventure! The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is bringing a new collection of thrilling ocean-themed films to venues around the UK this autumn.

Starring gripping ocean adventures and mesmerising marine-life, the Ocean Film Festival showcases the wonder and power of the sea, through a selection of short films from around the world.

“The Ocean...

Dartmouth Food Festival returns for 2025!

Dartmouth Food Festival (24th – 26th October 2025) 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.

After celebrating its 20th anniversary last year, the chefs’ favourite foodie destination is set to welcome an even more exciting line up of guests for 2025...

Devon’s pothole repair trial to get underway soon

Devon County Council has announced today (4 September) that it will be embarking on a seven-week trial of changes to its pothole repair procedures.

At today’s Full Council meeting, councillors heard that a pilot will get underway from Monday 15 September in parts of Barnstaple as well as west Devon areas of Hatherleigh, Chagford and North Tawton.

These locations have been...

Plans for construction work on A382 improvements

A public information event will be held next week (Tuesday 9 September) about the upcoming A382 improvements near Newton Abbot.

The scheme, which is due to start towards the end of September, will upgrade and re-align the A382 between Forches Cross and Stover (Ice House Copse) and develop the Jetty Marsh Link road and Whitehills roundabout to help ease congestion, improve safety and...

Cofton Holidays Throws 50th Birthday Bash with Family Fun, Food & Festivities

Devon’s award-winning Cofton Holidays is turning 50 – and everyone’s invited to the ultimate birthday party!

On Saturday 13th September, the much-loved family holiday park will celebrate its golden anniversary with a spectacular all-day Birthday Bash packed with live music, family fun, and community spirit – and it promises to be one for the memory books.

This year marks...

Roly’s Fudge Opens New Pantry in Tavistock

Roly’s Fudge, the much-loved artisan fudge brand, is delighted to announce the opening of its new fudge pantry in Tavistock. The new pantry will not only serve its famous handmade fudge but will also become the official home of Roly’s Fudge Sauce. The honour of declaring the shop open fell to the Mayor of Tavistock, Steve Hipsey, who joined well-wishers in celebrating the arrival of the new...

Students award University Centre South Devon top marks in independent survey

Students from University Centre South Devon, part of South Devon College, have awarded the University Centre top marks in an independent survey.

88% of eligible higher education students from the University Centre took part in this year’s National Student Survey (NSS). The annual survey gives students the opportunity to give honest anonymous feedback on their college or university...

Flapjackery celebrates Tavistock Heritage Week with giant Millionaire’s flapjacks, and they could be yours!

Flapjackery is proudly supporting Tavistock Heritage Week, which runs from September 12 to September 21, 2025. The local business has created two huge versions of its best-selling Millionaire’s flapjack, equivalent to 12 giant chunks, which will be on display in its shop window and in the Guildhall. These impressive treats feature a special design piped in chocolate, showcasing bees,...

Friendship group brings monthly Monday meetups to Torquay

Heart of the West Oddfellows is bringing a new monthly Monday meetup to Torquay as the local friendship group celebrates a nationwide campaign to promote the benefits of friendship.

The expansion follows the success of establishing a similar group in Newton Abbot, where local members have been enjoying getting together for around a year.

The regular meetups will start on...

Devon pine marten highways project – helping rare species cross the road

National Highways is working with Devon Wildlife Trust, the Two Moors Pine Marten Project and Devon County Council to help create safer road crossing opportunities for pine martens.

As part of the Two Moors Pine Marten Project, 15 pine martens were released into eastern Dartmoor last September, with the reintroduced animals dispersing across South Devon, including the Haldon Forest...

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