Devon

Nautical but nice: first look at luxury Devon floating lodges

Clawford Lakes Resort and Spa , a new, luxury holiday destination based in Devon, has today released new imagery and details about its ‘floating lodges’ which are now available to book from April 2022.

The brand-new floating lodges are the latest in a series of unique accommodation options created by Clawford Lakes after their lake pods were announced in November. The lodges are...

Work begins on new homes and nature trail in Cullompton

Taylor Wimpey has started work on a community of new homes and green spaces in Cullompton.

Culm Valley Park , off Siskin Chase, will comprise of 105 homes, 30 of which will be provided for rent through the local authority. The development will include a new nature trail park, with around 40% of the total site set aside as green space for the residents of Cullompton to enjoy. The...

M47 rocks the Bahamas - setting their sights on the rest of the world

M47, a new alternative rock band from The Bahamas, has just released their debut single "Hints", available on all streaming platforms and online retailers.

The group was founded in October 2021 by singer, songwriter and guitarist Ash Algreen and producer, songwriter and bassist Gavin Knowles. Gavin is a former Exeter College student.

Gavin, a nominated Hollywood In Music...

RGB opens Surprise Supplies to all organisations

Since launching its Surprise Supplies initiative in May, RGB Building Supplies has donated building materials to support businesses that had to close for large parts of the pandemic, groups that went above and beyond to support members of their communities in the past 18 months, and charities who had struggled to complete projects without extra help.

For its last giveaway of the...

Pregnant teacher was hospitalised with flu after catching COVID-19

A Plymouth teacher was hospitalised whilst pregnant due to suffering with flu, shortly after catching COVID-19. She would like to appeal to all pregnant people to get both the flu and COVID-19 vaccinations in order to protect both themselves and their unborn babies.

Christine, who is already a mum to son Harry, has just had her second child, Barney. In September last year both she...

New temporary timetable introduced in response to spread of Omicron variant

From Monday 17 January 2022, South Western Railway (SWR) will be introducing a new timetable, which is designed to ensure reliability for customers and cater to key workers, school pupils and those who cannot work from home.

The emergence of Omicron has necessitated the need for a new temporary timetable, with staff shortages across SWR having led to unavoidable short-notice...

Pony charity's valuable funds stolen

The Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust (DPHT) is appealing for help to rebuild its donation cairn after it was broken into during the festive period.

The charity's headquarters are on the Parke Estate at Bovey Tracey where it has a carpark next to its visitor and education centre.

It relies on honesty donations from those who park there to pay for hay to feed its six ponies, four...

Devon Tech Helps Delivery Drivers Lead Asda's Journey To Improved Sustainability

Advanced in-cab technology, designed in Devon, is helping Asda’s grocery delivery drivers make huge improvements in road safety and efficiency across the country.

These positive gains have been achieved by the supermarket following the installation of Chudleigh automotive tech firm Lightfoot’s driver coaching system across its entire 3,000-vehicle fleet.

Lightfoot connects...

Devon charities scoop share of £120,000 festive financial boost

Two charities based in Devon have received a £1,000 Christmas gift thanks to Ecclesiastical Insurance.

The charities were nominated to win a share of £120,000 by members of the public as part of the specialist insurer’s annual 12 days of giving Christmas campaign.

Fleecehaven, which rescues and rehomes neglected sheep from across the UK into its sanctuary, and 2nd Saltash...

There’s always time for a cuppa with Exeter, Mid & East Devon Samaritans

The local branch of Samaritans is encouraging people across East Devon to reach out to someone they care about for a cuppa and a catch up for Brew Monday, January 17.

Whilst the third Monday in January is sometimes referred to as ‘the most difficult day of the year’, the charity is highlighting that there’s no such thing as ‘Blue Monday’ as people can feel a range of emotions any day...

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