A lane closure has been introduced on Shaldon Bridge as a precautionary safety measure.
It follows a routine inspection by Devon County Council's bridge engineers yesterday (Thursday 10 November) which discovered scour (erosion) of several piers supporting the Grade Two Listed structure. This in itself isn’t a concern, provided the piles that are contained within the large columns...
A Second World War veteran from Yelverton who turned 100 this year will pay his own special respects to our fallen heroes as part of Remembrance Sunday.
Frank Greep will watch the events on TV as the nation remembers the service and sacrifice of all of those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life.
Frank celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by...
Research conducted in schools last year revealed that the coronavirus pandemic, with its lockdowns and restrictions, held back many young children's speech and language development.
So, Devon County Council has created new courses which are available to parents and carers, and staff who work with children and young people, to help children catch up and reach their potential....
Winkleigh based Surf Bay Leisure, the largest distributor of new and used static caravans in the UK, has pledged its support for local children’s charity Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) by sponsoring its upcoming Moonlight Memory Walk.
Surf Bay Leisure buy and sell new and second hand static caravan holiday homes and lodges across Cornwall, Devon and Somerset; the same area that...
Have your say on how many homes need to be built and where in East Devon, sharing your views on a new draft Local Plan.
A ten-week consultation seeking residents' views on specific sites for development was launched on Monday, 7 November by East Devon District Council (EDDC).
The document sets out how EDDC intends to meet housing targets, to meet the needs of local residents...
As part of the Net Zero Visions project , acclaimed creatives are working with communities to produce positive ‘Visions’ of locations across Devon as carbon net-zero in 2050.
The mural in Tiverton, near to the Tiverton Pannier Market, gives an insight into how Tiverton might look in the near future.
Sustainable ways of living, including renewable energy solutions, eco-homes...
Amid a challenging economic climate for everyone the much anticipated Christmas Market at Affinity Devon Outlet Shopping near Bideford will take place this Saturday and Sunday (12 and 13 November), thanks to Devon based events management business Miss Ivy Events.
With less than six weeks to go, Miss Ivy has pulled out all the stops to ensure visitors can soak up a joyous atmosphere...
New ONS data, collated by Fertility Family , has revealed that South Hams has seen one of the greatest rises in birth rates in England over the last year.
The fertility rate in the area has soared by 15.9% between 2020 and 2021. In 2020, the overall fertility rate in England was 1.61 children per woman, this puts South Hams 4.3% above England’s average.
Marie Curie is calling on primary schools, nurseries, and playgroups across Devon to sign up to its cutest fundraising event in the calendar, the Penguin Parade .
Local children can take part in a sponsored walk, with a special Penelope the Penguin plush toy, while raising money for families affected by terminal illness.
Launched in 2021, 140 different groups across the UK...
