West Country housebuilder Devonshire Homes has presented its first donation to its charity of the year, South West Blood Bikes.
Announcing its charity partnership with South West Blood Bikes in 2022, the first £1,975 has been raised through Devonshire Homes’ open market sales. Devonshire Homes is also supporting the Cornwall Blood Bikes which has also been presented with its first donation.
The housebuilder, which currently has new build homes sites in Bovey Tracey, Bideford, Kingsbridge and St. Austell with upcoming sites in Altarnun, Yelland and Penzance, will continue to...
Devon Loves Dogs is asking dog owners and walkers to keep their dogs' paws on paths to protect ground-nesting birds.
Some of the UK’s most endangered birds make their nests on the ground during spring and summer so it’s important not to disturb them when you’re out enjoying walks. Birds such as dartford warbler and nightjar make their nests on or near the ground which means parent birds can be frightened off their nests and eggs can easily be damaged by dogs.
Kim Strawbridge from Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust (PHCT) , said: "Nature reserves and heathlands are...
Children and young people, eligible for benefit-related free school meals, have the chance to take part in four days of exciting activities over the Easter Holidays.
Once again parents and guardians have the chance to apply for their child to take part in Devon County Council's (DCC) government-funded Holiday Activities and Food programme.
The programme, for eligible five to 16-year-olds, provides free activities and healthy meals during school holidays.
This year DCC has teamed up with more than 50 activity providers across Devon to offer a very wide range of...
Award-winning travel blogger and digital content professional Claire Hall says that coworking has helped her branch out her business interests over the last couple of years.
She has been blogging for more than a decade through her Tin Box Traveller website which is one of the top-ranked family travel blogs in the UK.
Claire started her freelance career a couple of years after moving to Devon in 2015. With a background of more than 20 years in journalism and public relations, Claire set up her own business to support others with content for their websites and social media...
Thanks to grants from Safer Exeter’s Community Sparks scheme, InExeter the Business improvement District for Exeter city centre has planned a range of initiatives on South Street.
The project has been called ‘South Street Shine’ as the plans collectively will shine a light on South Street, celebrating this area of the city and facilitating it to flourish this year.
South Street Shine includes an interactive art installation situated at the top of South Street outside Skipton Building Society at the junction with Exeter High Street and South Street. Designed by local...
New roadside posters encouraging road users to slow down for horses and their riders are being displayed in parts of Devon.
Devon County Council is supporting The British Horse Society’s (BHS) “Dead Slow” road safety campaign, teaming up with the BHS , Horses & Road Safety Awareness (HRSA) and Vision Zero South West to promote the campaign in the county.
The aim is to educate motorists on how to approach and pass horses safely on the county’s roads, with the posters advising drivers to reduce their speed to a maximum of 10mph and leave at least two metres space....
This year and for the first time ever, the Devon County Show is to host The Festival of Heavy Horses.
The Festival provides an opportunity for Devon County Show going visitors and heavy horse owners to share their passion for these incredible gentle giants, many of which are now on the endangered breeds list.
The Festival will comprise 16 horses representing different breeds including Shires, Clydesdales, Suffolks, Percherons and Canadian Belgians - the world’s largest breed of draught horse that can stand a magnificent 20hh.
A new off-road multi-use trail, described as the ‘missing link’ between Seaton and Colyford, is on the way.
The £1.2 million scheme, approved by Devon County Council’s cabinet on Wednesday, will improve part of the existing National Cycle Network Route 2 in East Devon, which currently diverts onto a section of road that is unsuitable for families and less confident cyclists.
The off-road section will run from the rear of properties at The Saltings to Marsh Lane Cemetery, linking to Seaton Wetlands. It will “encourage and enable more people to use sustainable travel and...
People from all walks of life in Exeter are being urged to consider becoming magistrates as applications open in Exeter for this vital role.
The appeal is part of a national drive to increase the number and diversity of those volunteering across England and Wales.
The Judiciary of England and Wales and the Ministry of Justice are calling on people from Exeter to be part of a new wave of volunteers, giving back to their local community and helping the magistracy better reflect the diversity of British society.
No legal qualifications or experience is required to...
With plummeting temperatures returning this week, it is important to make sure our four-legged friends are prepared for the cold. After a fairly mild winter so far for most across the UK, temperatures are set to drop below 0°C over the next few days, with snow expected in some places. Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, is issuing guidance to owners about how to keep your dog safe and warm during the cold snap, including how to avoid potential hazards on your winter walks. Runa Hanaghan, Deputy Veterinary Surgeon at Dogs Trust, said: “There are lots of simple things you can...
