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Otter Garden Centres is holding its inaugural 'Agapanthus Festival' at all seven of its sites to showcase this spectacular plant.

20 varieties will be on show, from Fireworks, Midnight Sky, Poppin’ Star, Twister and Queen Mum to the 2024 sell out, RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year, Black Jack.

Agapanthus, also known as African Lily, love a mild climate and often feature in South...

In an increasingly digital world, reliable mobile access is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. From managing work and school responsibilities to accessing government services and staying in touch with family, being connected matters more than ever. In rural areas like much of Devon, however, this access isn’t always guaranteed. Patchy service, long distances to top-up locations, and lack of...

Staff at Butterfly Lodge care home in Plymouth marked the lead-up to Easter with a Wacky Hair Day, donning quirky styles to raise a few smiles and collect raffle prizes.

Team members turned heads with their creative and chaotic hairstyles, raising smiles among residents while gathering chocolate and wine for the Easter raffle.

Deputy manager Sarah McCaffrey said: “We wanted...

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is asking members of the public to use the right healthcare service this Easter bank holiday weekend, as the region prepares for the start of the holiday season.

Residents and tourists to the South West are being reminded to only dial 999 in a life-threatening emergency.

Bank holiday weekends can be a very...