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Solo Adventures in Devon: Top Hidden Gems to Explore on Your Own

Devon’s stunning coastlines, rolling countryside, and charming villages make it a perfect destination for a solo adventure. While many flock to popular spots like Dartmoor, Exmoor, and Torquay, there’s an abundance of hidden gems across the county waiting to be discovered. For locals looking to reconnect with their surroundings or simply seeking a peaceful weekend getaway, Devon offers plenty...

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North Devon resort partners with award winning family TV show ‘Moley’

The Mole Resort has announced a partnership with award winning TV show Moley.

The British animated television series, produced by Two Daughters Entertainment, features the voices of an all-star cast, including British actor Warwick Davis (Harry Potter, Star Wars), Gemma Arterton, Stanley Tucci, and Richard E. Grant.

The exciting partnership was unveiled at the Resort's Spring...

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The English Riviera Airshow 2025: Where the Skies Come Alive

The English Riviera BID Company, in partnership with Torbay Council, is proud to announce the return of the much-anticipated English Riviera Airshow, promising a weekend packed with thrilling aerial displays, live music, and family entertainment from 30 May - 01 June along Paignton seafront.

Kicking off the celebrations, ‘The English Riviera Airshow Take Off’ event on Friday evening...

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Plymouth nonagenarian provides theatre trips for over 1,000 local children

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) is celebrating the generosity of one its most loyal members whose donations have enabled around 1,150 local school children to visit the theatre, some for the first time.

Joan Lucas, 94, is a huge theatre fan having been taken to the theatre for the first time at four years old in 1935.

In October 2018, she founded The Joan Lucas Fund in which...

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Rowcroft launches ‘Sponsor a Nurse’ scheme to safeguard end-of-life care in South Devon

At a time when hospices across the UK are grappling with significant financial challenges, Rowcroft Hospice is launching its ‘Sponsor a Nurse’ regular giving scheme in a bid to secure the future of hospice care in South Devon.

In response to increasing pressures on funding, Rowcroft Hospice is encouraging its local community to support the essential work of its skilled nurses and...

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Devon CPRE workshop to steer town and parish councils through planning process

Devon CPRE, the only charity that protects Devon’s countryside from inappropriate development, is holding a special workshop in Tiverton on 20 May to help town and parish councils achieve the best planning outcomes for their local community.

Experienced independent Planning Consultant Jo Widdecombe will guide local councillors through the complexities of the planning process and...

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Libraries in Devon get their very own reading challenge this summer

Children across Devon are going to be able to take a Deep Sea Adventure at their local library this summer as Libraries Unlimited launch their very own reading challenge.

Based on the charity's popular reading challenge for five to twelve-year-olds ‘The Secret Book Quest’, The Summer Book Quest sees beloved characters Pip, Zena and Libro head off on a new adventure. The theme for the...

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South West Businesses Urge Forecast Reform After Misleading Weather Warnings Hit Revenue

With the Easter holidays now complete and longer evenings closing in, many families will be considering a UK holiday. However, despite Devon enjoying one of the best beaches in the UK, the temperamental weather can cause hesitancy for families when it comes to committing to things like staycations and beach days out.

To understand how accurate the weather forecasts really are,...

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Step into Adventure at the North Devon Walking Festival

Visitors can explore the spectacular landscapes of North Devon this May as the National Trust hosts its week-long Walking Festival from 12 - 18 May. Celebrating National Walking Month, the festival will offer a diverse range of routes, stretching from the historic East Titchberry farm in Hartland to the dramatic Lorna Doone Valley on Exmoor.

Walkers of all abilities can discover the...

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Devon care providers urged to strengthen risk management amid mounting pressures

Ansvar Insurance, a leading specialist insurer for the care sector, is urging Devon providers to take proactive steps to safeguard their services against key risks that threaten their operations.

The local care industry is facing increasing challenges, with rising demand and evolving risks putting pressure on providers. According to the latest data from the Department of Health and...

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