A recent study from conveyancing solicitors, Bird & Co, has uncovered the UK’s most sought-after locations, having analysed June 2021 figures from the Office of National Statistics, HM Land Registry and Rightmove.
Known for its stunning beaches and bustling historic cities, Devon has scooped the top spot as the most migrated to county in the United Kingdom.
The study found that a whopping 8,521 UK citizens moved to this region in 2020, a marked change from the previous year, when Devon came second to that of Kent.
Churches in Devon are being encouraged to submit their entries to Ecclesiastical Insurance’s ‘Good News’ competition before the deadline in September.
The specialist insurer is looking for churches to share their good news stories from the past 18 months, showcasing how they’ve supported their local communities during a challenging time. The winning church will scoop a total prize of £7,500.
St Michael’s Church in Pinhoe is one of the local churches who have entered this year’s competition.
Situated on the outskirts of Exeter, members of the church bought a...
To mark World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10 the Exeter, East and Mid Devon Samaritans branch is encouraging people across the area to share those things that give them hope.
After a hugely challenging 18 months, volunteers are asking residents what they do to help maintain their wellbeing, in line with this year’s theme for the day, Creating Hope Through Action .
With the long-term effects of the pandemic likely to be felt for several years, sharing ways of remaining hopeful could support anyone struggling to cope and be an important reminder that they do not...
Lympstone Manor, the UK’s renowned luxury vineyard hotel has unveiled a new series of vineyard tours, welcoming guests to its idyllic location on the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Jurassic Coast. Just two years ago, the team planted approximately 17,500 vines to produce high-quality sparkling wines using classic Champagne methods inspired by the outstanding quality of wines produced from grapes grown in Devon and the ideal south-west facing position of the grounds. From wine tastings to tours of the vineyard and impeccably paired dinners at its Michelin-starred restaurant – this...
As autumn approaches, gardeners are being given advice on how to attract and protect wildlife.
Experts at GardeningExpress.co.uk have put together their tips on how to attract wildlife including birds and hedgehogs to your garden as the temperature begins to drop.
As autumn approaches, many wildlife species will be looking for a place to stay and hibernate as the cold months pass.
Gardens across the country will be acting as a home and there are small things that gardeners can do to help attract wildlife and provide them with a safe space.
If the thought of undertaking a marathon sounds too much effort, how about spreading the distance across 12 months, or tackling something gentler like having a picnic on the route - and still being able to receive a medal for your efforts.
These are the options being offered by the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance as part of its new Complete Cosy and Comfier Cosy challenges.
Working with events management company Results Base, the Alliance is hoping to encourage more people out on to the Exeter Cosy Routes it created last year to mark World Alzheimer's Month.
Beach Check UK is an innovative new app which allows visitors to check the status of a beach before they arrive in order to avoid congested beaches, and to see at a glance the ability for social distancing to be maintained. The app also provides information on parking, toilet facilities, areas that welcome dogs and much more. The free-to-use app is downloadable from Google Play and the Apple App store (with no in-app purchases necessary). It is simple to use, allowing you to check individual beaches and to see a map showing red (crowded) amber (less congested) and green (uncongested)...
One of the South West’s top firms of accountants, Milsted Langdon, has been shortlisted at this year’s prestigious Accounting Excellence Awards.
Held annually, the awards are a highlight of the profession’s calendar that recognise the very best practices and professionals across the UK.
After careful judging from a panel of industry experts, Milsted Langdon has been named as a finalist in the Large Firm of the Year category, which celebrates some of the UK’s biggest and most successful firms.
During the judging process, the organisers took into consideration...
Chelsea Flower Show’s youngest ever gold medal winner and Exeter local, Hugo Bugg , is creating the flagship show garden for this year’s special one-off September Chelsea Flower Show. Collaborating with his design partner Charlotte Harris, the award-winning design duo are bringing their pocket park vision for a shared public garden to this year’s show for main sponsor M&G. They start building their urban ‘slice of green’ at the show ground this week, ready for opening to the public on Tuesday 21 September. Unusually for Chelsea, it is designed as a shared garden in a public space,...
British sporting heroes, Tokyo 2020 Olympic medallists, world champions and former stage and jersey winners will all feature in this year’s Tour of Britain (5 – 12 September).
Devon will host Stage Two of the Tour on Monday 6 September, starting in Sherford and finishing in Exeter.
Just days away from the start of the race, the provisional line-ups for the 18 competing teams have today been revealed. The field of riders includes five reigning national road race champions and four reigning time trial champions – with 20 different nationalities being represented.
