Devon

The third Monday in January has been known as “Blue Monday” ever since 2005 when Sky Travel identified it as the most depressing day of the year.

While there may be no scientific evidence to prove this, it stands to reason that people may struggle at this time of year. The end of the festive season, the cold dark evenings and wintery weather combined with increased debt and failing...

The ambitions for the Great South West, the new economic powerhouse promoting the Cornwall, Isles of Scilly, Devon, Somerset and Dorset region, have been announced at a Parliamentary Reception at the House of Lords.

The Great South West Partnership launched its exciting new vision to become the greenest and cleanest region in the UK at the event, on Tuesday January 10.

The...

The Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust has announced a substantial increase in support for Dartmoor pony breeders and keepers in a bid to halt a worrying decline in the number of native Dartmoor ponies being bred on the moor.

The charity has put in place measures to incentivise Dartmoor pony breeders and keepers to retain their herds as the cost of living crisis, which include an extremely...

East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) former leader Paul Diviani passed away last week prompting tributes, describing him as ‘a joy and an inspiration to work with’.

EDDC's Chair and Chief Executive have paid their respects following the sad news about Paul’s death on Thursday evening (5 January 2023).

Paul was an EDDC councillor for 20 years, from 1999 to 2019 and the leader...

A former military veteran says he has been given the perfect New Year’s gift after being handed the keys to the house he helped to build.

Adrian Colwill, 47, a former Royal Artillery soldier from the age of 16, experienced some mental health challenges when he left the forces.

Despite carrying out a number of roles on civvy street, including managing a hotel, Adrian was left...

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co , has announced the sale of Bodmeyrick Residential Home in Holsworthy, Devon.

Bodmeyrick Residential Home is registered with the CQC to provide residential care to up to 28 clients over 65 years of age as well as those with dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities. The home occupies a period, detached property...

A move to double Council Tax for the owners of second homes and charge double rates for empty homes after one year instead of two was agreed by East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) Cabinet.

The final decision on the changes will be made at EDDC’s next full council meeting on 22 February, with an aim of introducing the charges from 1 April 2024.

These changes are subject to...

Police are seeking witnesses following a collision in Honiton which left a woman seriously injured.

Officers were called at 3.45pm on Friday 6 January after the collision between a Toyota Hilux and a female pedestrian on High Street.

The woman in her 50s sustained serious head injuries and was taken to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth.

The driver was uninjured....

Arts University Plymouth students work with Green Minds to share the benefits of helping nature

BA (Hons) Illustration students from Arts University Plymouth have collaborated with one of the South West’s most loved National Trust properties, Saltram House. The students have created a range of displays to educate visitors about the benefits of helping nature as part of the Green Minds project...

The local branch of Samaritans is encouraging people across Exeter and East Devon to reach out to someone they care about for a cuppa and a catch up for Brew Monday - that’s January 16, the third Monday of January.

Volunteers from the branch will be out in force, with tea bags and cups, at six stations in the area: Exeter St David’s, Exeter Central, Exmouth, Dawlish, Tiverton Parkway...