Devon

Award-winning Devon dementia champion and advocate turns years of experience into second book

An award-winning dementia champion, advocate and author is drawing on more than a decade of experience to publish her second book, When Time Aligns: Stories of Care from a Dementia Companion , this October.

Gina Awad has spent more than a decade championing better understanding of dementia and supporting people living with the condition, their families and carers. Her contribution...

The earlier you know, the more you can do – but what you do with that knowledge matters

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and this year’s theme is “ The Earlier You Know, the More You Can Do: A Dementia Diagnosis Matters.”

It does matter. I have seen first hand how a diagnosis can bring understanding to something that may have felt confusing, frightening or impossible to explain. It can open the door to support, conversations, planning and, importantly choice....

Bideford food festival to serve up a feast of local flavours

Food lovers and families are being invited to enjoy a free day out celebrating the best of local and regional produce when eat returns on Saturday, October 24.

The one-day festival will bring together more than 70 food and drink producers , with the majority based within 30 miles of Bideford.

Visitors can expect plenty of choice, including artisan producers, local bakers,...

Work starts on major regeneration in Plymouth

Work is set to start on the transformation of a Devonport neighbourhood after LiveWest partnered with Lovell Partnerships to redevelop the site and deliver a new generation of affordable homes for the city of Plymouth.

The housing association, part of the UK’s largest provider of affordable homes, Bromford Flagship LiveWest, has now signed a contract with Lovell to redevelop the site...

First-ever Fantastical Magic Festival coming to Dartington Hall this August Bank Holiday

A brand-new family festival is coming to South Devon this August Bank Holiday, as the first-ever Fantastical Magic Festival takes over Dartington Hall from 28th–31st August 2026.

Families will be invited to explore four magical realms, meet wizards, fairies, mermaids and other fantastical characters, take part in an interactive Spell Card Quest and enjoy live entertainment throughout...

Supporting the Local Economy by Keeping Devon Walking

The East Devon District Council Countryside Team maintains most of the 26-mile East Devon section of the South West Coast Path, helping to keep this world-renowned coastline safe, accessible and welcoming for residents and visitors.

The East Devon District Council Countryside Team plays a vital role in maintaining 19 miles of the South West Coast Path , managing the majority of the...

Premier Marinas’ River Dart businesses unite to support Dartmouth Regatta

Premier Marinas, which owns and operates two marinas on the River Dart – Noss on Dart Marina and Dartmouth Marina – is once again supporting this year’s Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta.

The 181st Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta takes place from Wednesday 26 to Saturday 29 August 2026. Premier’s involvement will be greater than ever, with Premier Noss on Dart Marina, Premier Dartmouth...

One Devon launches county-wide conversation on neighbourhood health

People across Devon are invited to find out more and help shape the delivery of neighbourhood health across the county.

The national vision for neighbourhood health, set out in the 10 Year Health Plan for England and national Neighbourhood health framework , is to bring together GPs, community services, mental health, social care, voluntary organisations and local partners to provide...

Langage Farm's Premium Ice Cream Makes Exciting Kansai Debut in Japan

Langage Farm, the award-winning, family-run dairy producer nestled in the heart of the Devonshire countryside, is thrilled to announce an exciting milestone in its international journey. Partnering with Merry Days Co., Ltd., Langage Farm's premium soft serve ice cream made its highly anticipated Kansai debut this month, at the picturesque English Garden Rosa & Berry Tawada in Shiga...

Independent impact report marking Westbank’s 40th demonstrates huge savings to the public sector

An independent impact report commissioned by Devon and the South West’s foremost health and wellbeing charity, Westbank Community Health and Care, as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations, shows the incredible value the charity’s diverse range of services brings to the region. The report shows the award-winning charity delivers impressive value for money across all its services, including...

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