A WOMAN holidaying in Devon has praised opticians for their sight-saving diagnosis and caring for her beloved dog.
Beverley Pears was visiting the town for the first time with her 11-year-old cavapoo, Lola, when the vision in her left eye suddenly went cloudy and she could see ‘wiggly’ lines.
She Googled the symptoms and found that she possibly had a torn retina, but she...
Time is running out for residents to share their thoughts on the future of East Devon’s green wedges in the Further Local Plan consultation.
The Local Plan is the key document used to make planning decisions in East Devon, so it is vital that residents let East Devon District Council (EDDC) know what they think of the proposals.
With 15 accidental drownings in Devon in 2023, the UK’s leading drowning prevention charity has highlighted the county as an area of concern.
In the last five years, there have been 57 accidental drowning deaths in the area and 2023 saw Devon report the highest number of fatalities in England – over four times higher than the national average.
Following a remarkable 52 years membership of the Oddfellows Friendly Society, Peter English from Redruth has been awarded the internationally recognised Unity Meritorious Service Jewel, one of very few such awards made in recent years with only eight people worldwide currently alive holding the prestigious decoration.
Following a lengthy formal nomination process, the award was...
Devon Carers is ‘Putting Carers on the Map’ this week as part of an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise their invaluable contribution to society - estimated to save the Devon economy over £2 billion a year!
Devon Carers, a free service by Westbank Community Health and Care, is putting on a host of events to celebrate...
As part of Great Big Green Week (8 -16 June), Castle Drogo are offering a free Shuttle Bus service on selected dates, between Okehampton and the Castle, with visitors able to claim a free hot drink in the café if they use the service.
Busses will run on: Saturday 8, Monday 10, Wednesday 12, Friday 14 and Saturday 15 of June 2024.
Aldi shoppers in Devon have helped the supermarket raise around £2,100 for its dedicated charity partner, Teenage Cancer Trust.
Last month, shoppers were given the chance to purchase a £1 raffle ticket from the till at participating stores to be entered into a draw, with all proceeds going to the charity.
One winner from each store was selected at random to win a £100 gift...
