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The countdown has begun as entries officially open for the highly anticipated 2026 Food Drink Devon Awards. Following the resounding success of last year’s event, the awards once again promise to celebrate the very best food and drink Devon has to offer, from artisan producers and innovative brands to much-loved cafés, pubs, restaurants, bars, takeaways and retailers.

Widely recognised as the gold standard for food and drink excellence in the county, the Food Drink Devon Awards shine a spotlight on the talent, passion and creativity that make Devon such a celebrated food and...

Young people across Devon are gaining vital skills, confidence and real-world experience thanks to the Chiefs Engage 16+ Programme. Devon Contract Waste (DCW), working alongside the Exeter Chiefs, has been supporting the five-week Chiefs Engage 16+ Programme, which is designed for 16–18-year-olds who are currently not in education or employment. The programme helps young people rebuild confidence and develop the practical employability skills they need to re-enter the world of work.

The initiative focuses on hands-on learning and real workplace insight. Throughout the five-week...

The Exeter Chiefs Foundation has funded its largest ever Feeding the Community at Christmas campaign, ensuring that 1,100 people received a proper festive feast.

Working in partnership with Exeter Food Action (EFA), the Foundation funded the distribution of essential festive fare – including meat, mince pies and seasonal staples – to 16 different charities and community organisations, supporting people who might otherwise have gone without.

This year’s campaign also included an additional donation to homeless charity St Petrock’s, enabling the team there to serve even...

A local housebuilder is calling on first-time buyers across Devon to take advantage of a free online webinar hosted by property experts in the region.

On Wednesday 21 January, from 18:30pm -19:00pm, Barratt Bristol, currently building at Victoria Heights in Alphington and Okement Park Okehampton, is teaming up with financial experts, The Mortgage Brain, to help budding property seekers navigate the journey to homeownership.

The virtual event will provide attendees with practical guidance on understanding mortgages, preparing an application, financial advice, and a step-by-...