The annual guide to Devon’s vibrant and growing food and drink scene has launched.

Food Drink Devon is packed with insight on the county’s best producers, shops, cafés, restaurants, farmers’ markets and much more.

Regarded as the essential and most up-to-date reference for Devon’s food and drink scene, the guide comes complete with detailed listings and maps, so foodies can easily find where to shop and enjoy the very best food and drink Devon has to offer.

Annually 30,000 free copies of the guide are distributed throughout Devon and beyond by Food Drink Devon...

For the 44th year running, the prestigious Exeter Craft Festival is once again celebrating the talented craftsmen and artists of the Southwest on the Cathedral Green on 4th, 5th, and 6th July.

The beautiful setting complements the high quality and originality of the work that will be exhibited by over 100 makers. So, let’s have a look at what will be on offer for you to choose to treasure for yourself or as a special gift.

You might be drawn to grace your garden with a free-flowing, three-dimensional wire sculpture by Devon Guild of Craftsmen member Jane Clift, who won the...

It is no secret that the South West holds some of the top destinations for those with a love of surfing, paddle boarding and wakeboarding. With such a wide choice of beaches, however, it can sometimes prove tricky to choose which one is best. Here is our pick of the top 10 beaches for watersports in Devon to help you choose exactly which waves to hit.

Watersport Spots In North Devon

North Devon beaches offer some of the best waves in England, remaining fairly consistent in terms of surfing conditions to offer more choice for those interested in extreme watersports....

Norman Hartnell responds to news of a call for inquiry into access to children for abusive parents.

"The focus on the protection of victims of domestic violence is very welcome.

However, it will come as no surprise to hear that there are already detailed procedures in place to deal with such matters. These are the Family Procedure Rules 2010 PD 12 J that were recently revised to give greater protection to victims of domestic violence.

As with the law’s approach to all contested matters, the first step is to establish what has happened (the facts) before a decision...

Summertime is right around the corner, and many people are excitedly preparing for it. After months of cold, wet weather, everyone could do with more than a little sunshine in their lives. During the summer, you’re likely to find a string of gatherings, garden parties and barbeques taking place as a way of welcoming the sun and celebrating its presence with loved ones. If you are hosting them, you want to get your house ready. Even if you aren't hosting any gatherings, you may just want to liven it up. Below is how you can get your home ready for summer.

Do a Spring Clean

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World-renowned diabetes researcher Professor Andrew Hattersley has been named as one of ‘The Nation’s Lifesavers’ in the Made@Uni campaign.

The award recognises his research into causes, diagnosis and treatment of diabetes which has improved the lives of people with diabetes across the world.

Professor Hattersley, of the University of Exeter Medical School, said: “It’s an honour to be included in the list for Universities UK’s National Lifesavers campaign. This award is testament to the whole Exeter diabetes research team whose work over the past 25 years has improved...

Julia is a thirteen year old girl who finds herself on a near-deserted beach in Singapore that is covered in plastic rubbish that washes in from the ocean on every tide.

The only other person on the beach is Meor, the son of a local fisherman who’s father has recently disappeared while on a fishing trip. Julia tries to help Meor and goes out into the water to see if she can find some sign of Meor’s father or his boat. Meor warns her not to go, but Julia is hot headed and doesn’t listen.

As she swims she is pulled down into the water and falls through the ocean into a...