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East Devon District Council’s countryside team and other landowners maintain the South West Coast Path throughout the year

Sidmouth and East Devon’s Walking Festival starts on Saturday September 23rd. It is an ideal time to discover some hidden gems along the beautiful South West Coast Path.

The festival walks will be taking in areas of the path which is popular with walkers, runners and sightseers. All walks are free of charge but limited and must be booked in advance through the Sidmouth Tourist Centre 01395 51644.

East Devon District Council’s countryside team...

Funding has been awarded to ten Devon businesses to help them promote their goods and services to potential new customers.

The Business Promotion Grant, from Devon County Council, is designed to help local companies to cover exhibiting costs at high profile trade shows or events. Grants of up to £1,000 were offered through a competitive bidding process. The successful companies can gain valuable exposure to reach national and international audiences, which can help the development of their business and support Devon’s growing economy. The grant is part of the County Council’s Devon...

he long-awaited shortlist of finalists for the 2017 Food & Drink Devon Awards has been announced, following months of blind tasting, deliberation and judging. Entries from across the county included 250 products, 63 producers, 65 hospitality and 25 retail establishments, all judged by experts from the industry. The winners will be revealed at a prestigious ceremony at the stunning Deer Park Country House Hotel on Monday 9th October.

Commenting on the high standard of this year’s awards entries, Barbara King, Chair of Food & Drink Devon, says: “As an organisation we champion...

A group of students have been fined by a language school after they spray-painted graffiti on buildings in Exeter. The students were each fined £75 by the Globe English School in St David’s Hill, Exeter, after they defaced parts of the Quay.

Exeter City Council, who were called in to remove the graffiti, said the money - £1,125 in total – would go towards the cost of chemicals used to remove graffiti in the city. Cllr Stephen Brimble, Lead Councillor for Place, said he was delighted with the School’s initiative to fine 15 of their students.

“I have to applaud the Globe for...