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Devon holiday park owners announce £1.3 million winter investment programme ahead of 2026 season​

Owners of the Ladram Bay Holiday Park and sister park Castle Brake in Devon have announced a major winter investment programme of more than £1.3 million ahead of the 2026 season.

The family-run company has allocated more than £1 million to a series of improvements designed to offer guests more comfort, choice, and entertainment at Ladram Bay and £300,000 to a holiday home pitch...

The life-changing impact of MS research - Amber's story

A Devon woman who thought her ‘life was over’ when diagnosed with MS aged just 20 is urging others to take part in health and care research.

Amber Reeves was away from home at university when she got the news she had relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). The diagnosis followed years of health problems, coming to a head when Amber briefly lost the sight in one eye.

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Devon residents asked to log early spring sightings as UK warms up

As parts of the UK begin to warm up after the wintry cold-snap citizen scientists across Devon are being asked to keep a keen eye out for emerging signs of spring.

Any early sightings of daffodils, snowdrops and other spring indicators can be logged as part of an annual Signs of Spring survey.

The nationwide interactive survey was an initiative first launched in 2023 by...

Celebrating Devon’s best: Entries open for the 2026 Food Drink Devon Awards

The countdown has begun as entries officially open for the highly anticipated 2026 Food Drink Devon Awards. Following the resounding success of last year’s event, the awards once again promise to celebrate the very best food and drink Devon has to offer, from artisan producers and innovative brands to much-loved cafés, pubs, restaurants, bars, takeaways and retailers.

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Dementia UK shares the signs and symptoms of dementia to look out for ahead of free clinics in South West

Nationwide and Dementia UK’s free face-to-face clinics are returning to Nationwide’s Torquay, Plymouth and Exmouth branches this February, offering specialist support in a safe, comfortable and private space for people to discuss any aspect of dementia.

Hosted by Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses, the clinics are open to anyone impacted by dementia, offering life-changing support to...

Witheridge community benefits from over £15,000 in donations

Community groups and charities in Witheridge received more than £15,000 in donations last year from Allison Homes South West, which helped to support a wide range of local causes.

The donations were made through the housebuilder’s Partnership Pledge, which gives £100 to local charities and community projects for every home sold at its developments. With 155 new homes delivered in the...

Plymouth customers praised for bringing joy to children at Christmas.

Kind-hearted shoppers in Plymouth have been thanked for donating more than 200 toys to children in the run-up to Christmas.

Before the festive celebrations, Plymouth Superstore and Roborough Extra store called on customers to support the retailer’s 2025 Christmas Toy Donation campaign.

The aim was to ensure that local children who might otherwise not receive a gift on the...

Accessibility Enhanced at Seaton Wetlands with New Picnic Table

East Devon District Council’s Countryside Team has introduced an exciting new accessibility feature at Seaton Wetlands Nature Reserve , further reinforcing its commitment to inclusive outdoor spaces.

The newly installed picnic table has been thoughtfully designed to ensure ease of access for all visitors. The round table includes two dedicated access points, allowing wheelchair users...

Storm Goretti forecast to bring damaging winds and possible travel disruption

Storm Goretti is forecast to hit Devon later today (Thursday 8 January), bringing with it a mixture of disruptive weather conditions which could impact parts of the county.

Exceptionally strong winds could cause most damage, with the Met Office issuing a Yellow Weather Warning for strong winds in the county from 3pm this afternoon until 8am tomorrow morning.

Wind speeds of...

More than 4,000 people fed at Christmas by the Exeter Chiefs Foundation

The Exeter Chiefs Foundation has funded its largest ever Feeding the Community at Christmas campaign, ensuring that 1,100 people received a proper festive feast.

Working in partnership with Exeter Food Action (EFA), the Foundation funded the distribution of essential festive fare – including meat, mince pies and seasonal staples – to 16 different charities and community organisations...

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