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Join the scenic Buckland Brewer 10k this May, and help provide vital care to patients and families at North Devon Hospice. Lace up those running shoes and make a difference
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St John’s Garden Centre in Barnstaple has changed hands, with former employees Jason Mellet and Mark Toon now at the helm
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Patio weeds gone for good with method that 'works every time'
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Hidden luxury Devon hotel perfect for dog lovers and foodies
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Devon's renowned seaside resorts on brink of exciting new era
Torbay
As Torbay prepares to welcome millions of people to the English Riviera, Tudor Hotels is spending heavily breathing new life into the Redcliffe Hotel in Paignton
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Incredible Devon beach restaurant makes exciting comeback
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Lobster Pod Bistro in Hope Cove is back for the 2024 season and it can't wait to welcome diners
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Gardener comes up with 'genius' way to stop squirrel stealing bird food
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A gardener has shared their 'genius' hack for stopping a squirrel from eating all the bird seed - and it's left people in stitches
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Devon holiday park to unveil £3.4million leisure centre
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Exeter International Airport
An additional aircraft will operate out of Exeter Airport in summer 2025 with an extra 80,000 seats
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Rockfish plans to take over Budleigh Salterton café
East Devon
The seafood chain is continuing to expand along the Devon coast
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Devon online pet food suppliers found to be illegal
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Test purchases by Trading Standards uncovered six home-based pet food suppliers that were not legally compliant with strict rules
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