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Torquay Crowned the UK’s Most Dog-Friendly Seaside Town

The dog is now deciding where Britain goes on holiday. According to Tripadvisor’s 2026 Trendcast report , dog-friendly destinations are one of the defining travel trends of the year, with a 260% increase in bookings for dog-friendly experiences for 2026.

So, which coastal towns are best equipped for you and your pup?

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Food Drink Devon Unveils Shortlist for 2026 Awards

The countdown to the 2026 Food Drink Devon Awards has begun, and an outstanding list of finalists has been announced, showcasing the very best products, dining, retail and learning experiences the county has to offer.

Since entries closed at the end of March, a panel of respected...

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Chime gives customers access to spending and transfer services through its app. It does not operate as a cryptocurrency exchange. Anyone researching how to buy BTC on Chime must therefore use a...

Charities

An Army veteran from Exeter aims to lunge his way to a new world record while raising funds for veterans' mental health charity Combat Stress.

Luke Dyer, 37, is preparing to tackle an...

Education

Will Brounger, Charlie Chappell and Joseph Hancox celebrate their GCSE results

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Entertainment & Reviews

A photograph of people at Royal William Yard with a bookcase behind them

Popular Plymouth destination, Royal William Yard, is launching its first literary festival this September. Read Write Yap – a play on the site’s initials – is a month-long celebration of reading...

Family Life

From the lost art of letter writing to sustainable fashion, escape rooms to nature walks, toddler raves to opera – there is an abundance of creativity to be found at libraries over the next few...

Food & Drink

The countdown to the 2026 Food Drink Devon Awards has begun, and an outstanding list of finalists has been announced, showcasing the very best products, dining, retail and learning experiences...

Health & Beauty

There is a particular kind of denial that surrounds vision problems in adults. Unlike other health changes that announce themselves with clear symptoms, deteriorating distance vision tends to...

Holidays & Travel

Most of us just want to reach our destination as fast as possible. Flights and tight connections save time, but they can turn travel into something you endure rather than enjoy. Sea travel is...

Homes & Gardens

Most people who end up living in Spain can point to a single moment when the idea first took hold. Maybe it was a terrace at dusk, the light doing something unfair to the sea, and a thought that...

Social Diary

There’s a big difference between attending a great birthday party and being the person responsible for making one happen.

As a guest, you notice the food, the music, the atmosphere, and...