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Greendale Completes Purchase of Occombe Farm

Greendale has announced its purchase of Occombe Farm from Torbay Council, along with land north of Preston Down Road, Paignton. This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for this much-loved site.

Working with strategic partners, Greendale plans to make a significant phased...

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Ottery pub picked for Telegraph’s Best Pubs Guide 2026

The Volunteer Inn in Ottery St Mary is featured in the Telegraph’s Best Pub Guide for 2026, one of just thirteen Devon pubs to be included.

The national guide, which this year has expanded its reach to include pubs in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, provides details of 650 pubs that have been tried and tested by a panel of six experts.

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Award winning accessibility work brings all-terrain mobility scooters to Dartmoor

People can explore the rich history and sweeping beauty of the Bellever area more easily, thanks to the introduction of two all-terrain scooters.

Dartmoor National Park Authority and Countryside Mobility, an initiative of charity, Disability Together, have worked together to provide Tramper hire from the National Park Visitor Centre at Postbridge.

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Sunny Smiles and Friendship by the Quay

Members of the Plymouth and South East Cornwall Oddfellows Friendly Society recently enjoyed a delightful evening gathering at Lockyer’s Quay in Plymouth.

The evening provided a wonderful opportunity for members to meet socially over dinner before taking a relaxing stroll along the quayside in the sunshine. With beautiful views across Plymouth’s waterfront, members enjoyed good...

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Bampton Beaver Scouts meet Olympic race walker, Chris Maddocks

On a hot and humid early Wednesday evening, I joined an enthusiastic group of Bampton Beaver scouts for a walk, quite a fast walk! For the umpteenth time I came out of competitive retirement to join these 5-8 year olds and share my Olympic Games' experiences with a chat and outdoor fun. At the bequest of group leader and friend, Dave Phillips I've visited the scouts on several occasions since...

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Georgina Lamb, Head of Partnerships at FCN shaking hands with Moorland Fuels tanker driver

Moorland Fuels pledges long-term support for South West farmers with FCN partnership

Okehampton-based Moorland Fuels , which provides domestic, agriculture and commercial fuel services to customers across Devon and Cornwall, has announced a long-term partnership with mental health and wellbeing charity, The Farming Community Network (FCN).

Committing to support the FCN for a minimum of three years, Moorland Fuels will play a key part in extending the reach of...

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Four East Devon green spaces retain prestigious Green Flag status

Four of East Devon’s most cherished parks and green spaces have once again been recognised among the very best in the country after achieving Green Flag Award status.

The internationally recognised Green Flag award, which celebrates well-managed parks and green spaces, has been awarded to Connaught Gardens and Peak Hill Slope in Sidmouth, Manor Gardens in Exmouth, Seafield Gardens in...

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Why Devon's Sewing Revival Is Bringing Old Machines Back to Life

Devon has quietly become one of the more interesting places in the UK to watch a craft revival unfold. Between community skill-sharing groups in Plymouth, upcycling workshops tucked into old commercial spaces on Union Street, and a general cultural shift toward mending and reusing rather than replacing, sewing has stopped being a niche hobby confined to grandparents' spare rooms. It's showing...