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Teams and individuals across Devon and Cornwall are celebrating after being named regional champions in the first NHS Excellence Awards, recognising outstanding work to improve care for patients, communities and staff.

The awards highlight innovation, quality improvement and leadership across health and care. Regional champions were selected by NHS panels for their work across the...

Set against the stunning backdrop of Powderham Castle on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd May 2026 (10am–5pm), Toby’s Garden Festival has revealed an exciting programme of expert speakers and special guests set to headline this year’s event. Building on the 2026 theme of Discovery, the festival’s expanded talks line-up promises fresh and inspiring ideas and practical takeaways for gardeners, food...

The Plymouth and East Cornwall Oddfellows Sunday Lunch Group recently gathered at the Staddon Heights Golf Club for an afternoon of hearty food and even heartier company. Oddfellows members tucked into a traditional Sunday roast accompanied by lively conversation, shared laughter and a warm sense of companionship that has become the hallmark of these gatherings. Part of a wider programme of...

On a warm weekend, Devon fills early because it's a seaside hotspot that’s usually on the tip of everyone’s tongue when discussing where to visit. As a result, however, beach car parks tighten before lunch, the road back from the coast loses half its speed, and the simple idea of heading out again later can start to feel like another logistical exercise, and locals, more than anyone, know...