Devon & Cornwall Police is reminding people to take care of themselves, their friends and family while celebrating the festive period in its latest drive to tackle violent crime.
Officers will be carrying out enhanced patrols and a range of initiatives in the main towns and cities across the two counties in a bid to help keep people safe.
A housebuilder in Devon is encouraging the local community to get into the festive spirit by offering free Christmas cracker kits.
Redrow South West is welcoming local house hunters looking for a merry good time to pick up their very own sustainable Christmas cracker kits* at its Romansfield, Blundell’s Grange and St Michael’s Meadow developments, from Thursday 14th December.
Wait – there’s myrrh! Visitors can also take a tour of the development's popular show home, which forms part of Redrow’s award-winning Heritage Collection and has been transformed into a magical...
It’s traditional to send seasonal greetings at this time of year but a Devonwide health and wellbeing charity is encouraging people to make a donation instead of giving Christmas cards.
Westbank Community Health and Care has launched its ‘Donate in Lieu of Christmas Cards’ campaign, asking people to make a charitable gift rather than spending money on buying and posting cards this...
Parkdean Resorts, the UK’s leading holiday park operator, is showcasing a ‘Rubbish Christmas Tree’ structure at Croyde Beach, made using beach waste collected by the Ruda Beach Team throughout the year.
Made from a collection of disposed fishing nets, recycled tent poles and guy ropes, the festive structure stands at more than 9 feet tall, and aims to highlight the widespread issue...
Christmas cheer will be spread to children, families and elderly residents in Devon as part of a festive campaign launched by a local hotel.
Bovey Castle has launched its ‘Giving Back’ initiative to support good causes in the area and to help people in need in the community over the Christmas period.
As part of the campaign, the hotel will donate food to Moretonhampstead...
The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth has the festive season all wrapped and is the perfect winter’s day out for the whole family.
With a new winter trail, free admission and parking, an award-winning gift shop and restaurant, the sanctuary in the heart of the East Devon countryside is open every day except Christmas Day. There is lots to see and do, both indoors and outside, and dogs on...
The Christmas elves at Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, are busy getting ready to spread Christmas cheer across Devon by delivering gifts to the canine companions of people experiencing homelessness.
Every Christmas, through its Together Through Homelessness scheme, Dogs Trust brings festive cheer to the dogs of people experiencing homelessness by delivering canine...
The Brownton Gallery 's annual Winter Show never fails to delight and this year they have put together a collection of forty original paintings by their resident artists which includes some fabulous new work.
From big masterpieces to little gems, there is something for everyone. Plenty of small, affordable paintings and limited edition prints as well as some larger pieces and a varied selection of sculptures.
The gallery always celebrates The Winter Show with a party. This year the party is being held on Thursday, 7th December from 5.30-7.30pm and everyone is welcome. So...
Powderham Castle, a historic gem nestled in the heart of South Devon, is set to transport visitors to a winter wonderland with the return of its highly-anticipated Christmas at the Castle event, which this year sees the introduction of a BSL Christmas grotto.
As part of this magical celebration, Powderham Castle invites visitors to experience the historic grounds in a whole new light...
Santa is coming to North Devon along with cocktail and wreath making workshops, Christmas carols, festive cheese and wine tasting, Yuletide campfires and more!
Christmas has arrived at The Mole Resort Devon, with a jam-packed season of festive fun, food and frolics for families, friends and couples to enjoy.
Until 26th December, the luxury resort destination will be...
