North Devon and Torridge District Councils are working together to create a cultural strategy and delivery plan across both districts.
North Devon Council, working closely with Torridge District Council wishes to commission a consultancy firm with the expertise and skill to build and deliver this strategy.
New research from the UK’s largest mutual pension and investment company, Royal London, reveals that seven in ten (69%) pension holders in Plymouth are unaware that their pension could be invested in ways to help fight climate change. Only one in ten (10%) pension holders from the city currently invest their pension responsibly, but 34% say they would like their pension to be invested more...
Clawford Lakes Resort and Spa , a stunning 80-acre holiday destination set to be one of the most desirable leisure locations in the UK, has today released new imagery and details about its luxury ‘lake pods’ which are now available to book from April 2022.
The brand-new lake pods are perched right on the water’s edge, with a glass wall flooding the cabin with natural light and...
‘ A Cake of Painted Tin ’ by Plymouth based artist Katy Richardson , which runs from November 5 to November 27 at Studio KIND in Braunton, North Devon, explores themes of mental health, trauma and memory, and features contributions by a number of Plymouth College of Art alumni and staff. The exhibition is the first collaboration between Plymouth based artist-led space KARST and Braunton based...
A free exhibition celebrating the 70th anniversary of Dartmoor’s designation as a National Park is being held at the National Park Visitor Centre in Princetown. The exhibition, launched today, is being put on with The Dartmoor Trust , a charity run entirely by volunteers which holds a rich archive with thousands of images, audio recordings and videos of Dartmoor’s past. The exhibition...
A new bus service is being launched by Devon County Council to coincide with the re-opening of the railway line to Okehampton. From Saturday 20 November, Service 118 will link Tavistock to Okehampton, via Mary Tavy and Lydford, to provide an integrated connection to the rail services between Okehampton and Exeter during the day. As the 118 runs hourly and the rail service approximately every...
The vital steps needed to protect Exmouth’s beach from coastal erosion were discussed at the first meeting of the town’s new beach management plan steering group.
Following a briefing during the summer, the group made up of local beach users, organisations and district and county councillors, met to formalise their aims and objectives.
A survey from Legal and General reveals a staggering 40% of Brits became dog owners during lockdown. The reasons for becoming a dog owner are manifold, and 71% of those who got a dog during lockdown decided to do so instead of having a baby. More than a quarter (27%) said that having a pooch means they no longer want a family.
But what does this mean for Brits, business, work and...
An Ottery play area, designed by more than 200 local children, is getting a £50,000 revamp, with new equipment including a ground level trampoline and a 12 metre zip wire.
The Winter’s Lane play area, owned by East Devon District Council (EDDC), will also be getting a 2.4 metre tall rope climbing pyramid, a slide and climbing area, picnic bench, a toddler swing and a toddler and...
Pregnant women in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay are being urged to have the flu vaccine now to protect themselves and their unborn baby from the deadly illness.
The UK Health Security Agency has warned that there could be a significant flu surge this winter coinciding with continuing or rising COVID-19 cases.
Clara Southby, Interim Maternity Matron for Community and Outpatients...
