Arlington Court has enhanced its sustainability efforts by increasing its electric vehicle charging infrastructure from one to four charging points in its main visitor car park.
This upgrade increases availability for visitors to conveniently charge their electric vehicles while enjoying the estate. The expansion of charging facilities reflects the National Trust's dedication to...
Controversial proposals to introduce pay and display parking in eight Devon towns are set to be withdrawn.
There has been huge opposition to the plans which would have seen charges being imposed after an initial free parking period in Braunton, Crediton, Dartmouth, Honiton, Okehampton, Salcombe, Sidmouth and Tavistock.
Devon County Council's Cabinet is due to discuss a...
Children from St. Christopher’s Prep School, a co-educational independent school in Staverton, near Totnes, have joined The Mossy Carpet project – a community art installation created by the Art and Energy Collective.
This innovative project aims to raise awareness about climate change and inspire a deep appreciation for nature by highlighting the magical, often-overlooked beauty and...
Bring the whole family together this Easter and treat your loved ones to a spring adventure with the National Trust. Taking place over the Easter bank holiday weekend and coinciding with local school holidays there are more than 40 National Trust Easter trails to choose from across the south west.
Jam-packed with outdoor activities and experiences, every single Easter trail is...
Rowcroft Hospice is calling on green-fingered enthusiasts to participate in its Open Gardens programme 2024. Following the resounding success of the previous two years, the hospice aims to assemble another diverse lineup of approximately 30 local gardens to be showcased during spring and summer, all in support of raising vital funds for end-of-life care.
Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) has been named among Arts Council England (ACE) recipients to ‘significantly exceed’ aims of reducing their energy-related greenhouse gas and carbon emissions since 2018.
TRP was grouped together under an ACE Spotlight initiative, which included institutions with potential to improve. Other establishments included Northern Stage, the Young Vic Company and...
Flapjackery, the Tavistock-based confectionery company specialising in gluten-free flapjacks, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of Tavistock's inaugural eat:Tavistock food and drink festival. Scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 21st, 2024, this exciting event promises to be a celebration of the finest local fare, crafts, and entertainment that West Devon has to offer.
Parents receiving essential support at Derriford Hospital are benefiting from packs of premature baby clothes this winter.
At what can be a difficult and worrying time for some parents, Tesco has donated packs of F&F Premature Baby Essentials to the hospital’s neonatal unit. Each pack contains sleepsuits, bodysuits, hats and scratch mitts. The Salvation Army is partnering with...
Devon-based Flapjackery, which is renowned for its mouth-watering gluten-free flapjacks, has been tantalising judges at the Taste of the West awards, scooping an impressive eight golds for a variety of its products.
Eight different offerings were entered in the prestigious awards programme, and each one received the top accolade. The winning products include Orange Tiffin, Ginger...
