Devon writer Anna Valencia releases debut novel set in the little known Montaltissimo, in Garfagnana, Northern Tuscany and inspired by the local history of the area.
Two women, separated by two generations and continents, both trapped in their grief and unable to move forwards. Upon inheriting Stazzana, a crumbling farmhouse in the wilderness of northern Tuscany, Emma flies out to...
Dartmoor’s National Park Visitor Centres have scooped Gold in the Devon Tourism Awards 2021/22 . The three National Park Visitor Centres , at Haytor, Postbridge and Princetown, are staffed by friendly and knowledgeable advisers who are happy to help people make the most of their time on Dartmoor. Each centre is stocked with maps, books, guides and leaflets, as well as gifts and products from...
Sandridge Barton, the home of Sharpham Wine, is proud to unveil its brand new visitor centre, winery and restaurant nestled in the South Devon countryside on the east bank of the River Dart. Perfect for a weekend away to the South West of England or a summer's day out, Sandridge Barton will open its doors in early June 2022, in time for English Wine Week (18th - 26th June 2022).
Award-winning brownie company, Love Brownies, is set to win the hearts, and stomachs, of the market town of Okehampton, with the launch of its brand-new café and shop on Fore Street.
Established in 2009, Love Brownies is adored for its decadent brownies and seasonal menus, which are available across its UK stores and cafés, as well as online.
An Ottery play area, designed by more than 200 local children, is finally finished.
A ground level trampoline and a 12 metre zip wire are among the new attractions at the Winter’s Lane play area, owned by East Devon District Council (EDDC).
The area has also been kitted out with a 2.4 metre tall rope climbing pyramid, a slide and climbing area, picnic bench, a toddler swing...
Seaside lovers can now rent one of the new beach huts for the day (or week if they fancy) at Budleigh Salterton.
The new ‘short-term hire’ beach huts have been commissioned and funded by East Devon District Council (EDDC) and include five large huts and seven small ones - were put up this week, replacing old structures that had come to the end of their natural life.
People from the south west are being asked to saddle up for a cycling challenge that will raise vital funds for Diabetes UK this spring.
The UK Wide Cycle Ride runs throughout the 30 days of April. It is a perfect opportunity to take your fitness up a gear, while raising money for Diabetes UK’s work in funding life-saving research and making sure everyone living with the condition...
Do you want to join an ambitious, growing charity in Plymouth? Experienced and passionate social workers are needed to join the award-winning local women’s charity, Trevi.
Trevi has launched a recruitment drive to get more staff on board to deliver its vital services across Plymouth and beyond. The campaign aims to recruit experienced social workers to support families and their...
Kentisbury Grange Estate near Barnstaple has raised £5,136 at a special fundraiser to raise awareness and much needed funds for a new sensory room at local therapy centre, Apple Tree Farm and for the National Organisation for FASD .
The Estate’s Coach House Restaurant welcomed guests on the 7th March as they enjoyed a fine-dining five course meal prepared by award winning chefs,...
The number of people in hospital with COVID-19 in Devon has risen to 292, with a further 37 patients awaiting test results; double the figure from a fortnight ago and higher than at any other point in the pandemic. High COVID-19 numbers are having a very significant impact across Devon’s health and care system.
The last time COVID-19 numbers were this high was in January 2021, before...
