Hugo Bugg, co-founder of award-winning landscape design practice Harris Bugg Studio, has joined the Board of Trustees at Devon Gardens Trust.
A graduate of Falmouth University, Hugo was named Young Designer of the Year at RHS Tatton Park and, at 26, became the youngest designer to win a Gold Medal for a large show garden at RHS Chelsea. His work is informed by a deep respect for...
Pet owners in East Devon are already benefiting from the openness and transparency that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is now calling for in the UK veterinary market, according to independent local practice Estuary Vets.
Published on Wednesday 15th October and widely reported by national media, the CMA’s provisional findings highlighted pet owners are often unaware of...
Southern Healthcare has been nominated for eight national and three regional care awards, earning them a place at the finals of several prestigious award ceremonies in London, Leicester, Bristol and Plymouth.
The care home group owns four award-winning care homes in Plymouth, Seaton, Exeter and Dawlish.
Managing director Geoffrey Cox commented: “Our care teams work...
Woodbury residents are being invited to have their say on the parish’s Neighbourhood Plan, which has just been submitted to East Devon District Council (EDDC).
A consultation is now live and will run until 9am on November 27, 2025, giving residents and other interested parties the chance to comment on the policies that will help guide future development across Woodbury, Woodbury...
Libraries Unlimited, the charity commissioned to run the libraries in Devon and Torbay, has launched a new leaflet and set of resources to help children, young people and families with neurodiverse conditions explore some of Devon’s more accessible outdoor spaces.
The Outdoor Explorer Club features five trails across the county, each with a short story, an audio recording, and clear...
I am appealing for used postage stamps which help me raise funds which I then donate to the Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Recycling used postage stamps is such an easy way to raise money for the charity and I am always in need of all types of postage stamps, including British, Foreign and Christmas stamps.
If you are able to help I would be grateful if you could cut the stamps...
On Saturday 04 October, Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP), Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB), and Drake Circus brought a surprising twist of rhythm and rebellion to Plymouth city centre with a ‘Metal Mob’ , an electrifying flash mob performance inspired by BRB’s ground-breaking production Black Sabbath – The Ballet .
The event, held at Drake Circus, Plymouth’s premier shopping destination,...
On Sunday 21st September, the peaceful village of Heanton Punchardon was filled with the rumble of engines and the smell of a sizzling BBQ. Heanton Nursing Home welcomed more than 20 classic vehicles from the North Devon Sports and Classic Cars Club, turning a quiet corner of North Devon into a lively celebration. For residents (family members), their loved ones and the local community, it...
Salcombe Gin School has been recognised in Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2025, placing it among the Top 10% of ‘Things to Do’ worldwide. The world’s largest travel guidance platform, Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards are based on genuine feedback from anyone who has visited and left a first-hand review on Tripadvisor over a 12-month period.
This immersive art installation invites audiences to step into a world of myth, mystery, and ancient landscapes – reimagining the forces that shaped East Devon and the Blackdown Hills.
Created by Four of Swords , one of the South West’s most experienced immersive theatre companies, the project uses film, sound, and storytelling to reimagine the monumental sites of East Devon and the...
