Devon

Family-run Bays Brewery in Paignton is kickstarting the season of goodwill in big-hearted style with its latest charity brew ‘Jingle Ale’, raising funds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Available now in bottles, cask and beer boxes, the ho-ho hoppy bitter is deep amber in colour with a subtle sweetness, perfect for those looking to raise a toast to a great cause this...

NOVEMBER 2024 // Michael Caines and the team at Lympstone Manor are delighted to announce they have received the Gold Award for Small Hotel of the Year at the 2024/2025 Devon Tourism Awards.

The regional accolade celebrates hotels that deliver an exceptional welcome, unforgettable guest experiences and the highest standards across every aspect of their operation. Lympstone Manor,...

A local housebuilder and major employer in the South West has announced its sponsorship of Sidmouth RFC for the next three years.

Persimmon Homes South West will support the club’s junior section through financial sponsorship and has also purchased new post protectors and touchline flags for use by the senior teams, funded through the company’s longstanding Community Champions...

The Queen Street improvement scheme in Newton Abbot is substantially complete, and work will now take a break ahead of the Christmas shopping period with the final touches being completed in the New Year.

The scheme will transform Queen Street into a more attractive, healthier and greener place for visitors and businesses and is being delivered by Devon County Council and Teignbridge...

Highways teams worked round the clock to deal with hundreds of issues across the county’s highway network caused by Storm Bert over the weekend.

Up to 30 teams, including highways emergency response crews, tree surgeons and other specialists, worked flat out to respond to issues.

Several roads were impassable as numerous rivers burst their banks and drains were deluged by...

Nationwide and Dementia UK are bringing free face-to-face specialist dementia care to Torquay.

The clinics will be hosted by Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses in Nationwide’s Torquay branch, offering life-changing support to families and individuals living with dementia in the area.

Support includes practical and emotional advice on all aspects of dementia – from worries about...

The 5 Red Star hotel was named ‘Large Hotel of the Year’ at the Devon Tourism Awards at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Plymouth.

The award recognises large full-service hotels that provide exemplary service, a top-quality food offering and a stay that guests will remember for years to come.

Bovey Castle took the evening’s top award, winning ‘Gold’, to crown another year of growth...

Students at Plympton Academy recently stepped into the world of professional dance with a workshop led by dancers from British choreographer, Matthew Bourne’s internationally acclaimed New Adventures company.

Inspired by Swan Lake, the session seamlessly blended contemporary dance and ballet, offering students the opportunity to experiment with new techniques and explore their...

38-year-old stroke survivor Jonny Huntington has officially begun his world-first Antarctic expedition to become the first disabled person to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole.

Having completed his final preparations at Union Glacier, Jonny set off from Fuchs-Messner on the edge of the Antarctic landmass on 21st November at 21:15hrs UK time.

The challenge is a...

Major housebuilder, Persimmon Homes Cornwall and West Devon, has entered into an official three-year sponsorship agreement with Bideford AFC as part of its Community Champions initiative.

This significant partnership underscores Persimmon’s commitment to supporting local communities and promoting community engagement, aligning with their development in Bideford through its new ‘...