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Second stage announced for TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham

An exclusive second stage is being added to Devon’s biggest music event this summer – with a host of extra artists joining the line-up.

TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham takes place across the weekend Thursday June 25 to Sunday June 28 with headline shows from Teddy Swims , Alanis Morissette and Lewis Capaldi.

And now additional artists will take to the festival’s all-new Castle Green Stage , performing from 2.30pm each day as gates open as well as after each headline artist.

Live music fans will enjoy the Castle Green Stage before and after the Main Stage acts...

Dates announced for Buckfast Abbey’s popular Christmas Market

Devon’s Buckfast Abbey has announced that its popular three-day Christmas Market will return for 2022, taking place from Thursday 1st December to Saturday 3rd December (10am – 5pm).

Free to enter, and with on-site parking available for £5, the family-friendly Christmas Market will feature independent stalls offering everything from delicious food and drink to unique gifts handmade by local craftsmen. Visitors will also have an opportunity to explore the Abbey’s stunning grounds and its beautiful Abbey church, which form the backdrop to the festive Christmas market.

Abbot...

DCAA launches campaign to entice young members

Established in 1872, the Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA) is one of Devon’s oldest and most established institutions. As such, the majority of its membership represents an ageing demographic.

But all that is primed for change with the introduction of a new Young Members programme, jam packed with benefits geared towards the 16-30 age group.

Show Manager, Sam Mackenzie-Green has tasked a dedicated team with creating a Membership package that will entice a whole new generation to get involved with both the Association and its annual flagship event, the Devon...

£2m to fund new South West Environmental Living Lab

Authored by Program
Posted: Wed, 09/28/2022 - 2:12pm

The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has announced a £2 million investment in the Environmental Living Lab, enabling the trial and demonstration of sustainable agricultural and environmental technology in the South West.

The funding will support the Satellite Applications Catapult to establish an Environmental Living Lab within the Heart of the South West area (Somerset, Devon, Plymouth and Torbay). The lab will enable the collaboration between the space sector and the agriculture and environmental sectors to trial new solutions, and demonstrate...

Cofton Holidays invests £200k in electric on-site vehicles

Multi award-winning Cofton Holidays, located near Dawlish, has boosted its environmental credentials following a £200,000 investment in 11 electric vehicles for its housekeeping and maintenance teams.

The move follows on from a string of sustainability initiatives that have been implemented by the family-run holiday park, including the installation of 24 public electric vehicle (EV) charging points to meet demand from increasing numbers of guests visiting with EVs. Research from HeyCar shows that EV registrations in the UK were 76.3% higher in 2021 compared to 2020, and numbers of...

The South West’s Original Fine-Dining Guide Releases 30th Anniversary Edition

For 30 years, the Trencherman's Guide has revealed the most notable dining experiences in the South West, including places to dine and stay. Over its three-decade history, the guide has tracked the careers of some of the region’s most notable chefs – from Michael Caines MBE and Nathan Outlaw to Mark Hix and Elly Wentworth.

Published on 20 September 2022, the 30th edition features 116 Trencherman’s member restaurants spanning from Cornwall to the Cotswolds. Restaurants are only invited into the guide on meeting strict scoring criteria based on AA, The Good Food Guide and Michelin...

Pioneering cameras that catch drivers on their phone to be trialled in Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 09/28/2022 - 1:51am

A ground-breaking camera system which uses AI to catch drivers using mobile phones behind the wheel is being trialled in Devon and Cornwall.

The technology, which can also detect whether drivers are wearing a seatbelt, is being rolled out on select routes across the two counties over the next two months.

The trial is being funded by the Vision Zero South West road safety partnership and overseen by Devon and Cornwall Police in an effort to deter drivers from distractions which can result in serious and fatal collisions.

The Acusensus system is housed in a...

Carbon Plan reveals how all of Devon can achieve net-zero

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 09/27/2022 - 7:27pm

After hearing from Devon residents young and old, businesses and from across all sectors of our economy, in a series of public consultations, workshops and a Citizens' Assembly, the final version of the Devon Carbon Plan has been published today (Tuesday 27 September), by the Devon Climate Emergency partnership.

Supported by the latest scientific evidence, the Plan is Devon’s roadmap to becoming net-zero by 2050 at the latest, spelling out what we all have to do to create a resilient, sustainable county where people and nature can thrive.

Its publication follows a summer...

Eco Conscious British Fitness Brand Feel Fit launch new activewear collections at John Lewis Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 09/27/2022 - 5:47pm

Eco Conscious British Fitness Brand Feel Fit launch new activewear collections at John Lewis Exeter, Devon.

The Feel Fit pop up is located on the 1st floor womenswear department from Monday 26th September – Sunday 2nd October 2022.

Feel Fit quality fitness / activewear for women is available in an inclusive size range XS-XXXL

New designs launching at the Pop Up include squat proof leggings, long sleeve training tops, cycling shorts and a sports bra tops with phone pocket in the back of the top! Practical designs – created using a highly sustainable fabric...

Exeter scientist's book shortlisted for Royal Society prize

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 09/27/2022 - 5:43pm

A book about climate change science and denial has been shortlisted for the Royal Society Science Book Prize.

Hot Air – by Professor Peter Stott, of the University of Exeter and the Met Office – is one of six titles up for the award, which celebrates the best popular science writing from across the globe .

In the book, Professor Stott tells the inside story of the battle against climate change denial, as seen from more than 25 years as a climate scientist.

He describes how scientists saw increasing evidence of the "fingerprints of humans" as a cause of climate...

Redrow sponsor brand new kit for Culm Sampford FC

Authored by PurpleJane
Posted: Tue, 09/27/2022 - 4:51pm

Housing developer Redrow have sponsored a brand-new football kit for Culm Sampford FC’s Under 10s team. The team turned out in force on Saturday, looking every bit the champions as they played on the pitches on Whitnage Road.

Culm Sampford, which is based in Tiverton near the villages of Uffculme and Sampford Peverell, has youth teams ranging from their Under 7s up to their U18s who play for the Devon County Youth League.

Andy Cattermole, from Culm Sampford FC, stated: “It was fantastic to see the smiles on the faces of the team as they came out to play in their new kit. It...

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