With just over a month until the prestigious Food Drink Devon Awards’, the finalists, which include many of the county’s most respected and influential artisan food and drink producers, have been revealed.

Since entries closed in April, the esteemed panel of judges and industry experts have tasted and scored over 250 products from a staggering 67 producers, visited 70 hospitality establishments and 25 retail outlets across Devon to select the finest.

Winners will be announced during the organisation’s black tie awards’ ceremony on Monday 7th October at the magnificent 19th...

The natural beauty of Devon has always attracted and nurtured creativity in artists resulting in a vibrant studio practice. This September from Saturday 7th – Sunday 22nd, Devon Open Studios celebrates the flair and talent of the artists who live and work in Devon, connecting artists to enthusiasts in this free showcase for the arts. People of all ages can enjoy this self-guided art tour, with the flexibility to visit with as many artists as one likes.

Usually these studios are open by appointment only so Devon Open Studios gives a rare opportunity to the visitor to get an intimate...

Specsavers in Exeter has invested in two hospital-quality machines that can help to detect treatable eye conditions such as diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration sooner.

The Exeter store is one of the largest in the UK, employing 70 members of staff, so it has bought two machines to meet the needs of its many patients.

OCT (optical coherence tomography) machines only take a few seconds to scan someone, allowing an optician to look deeper into the eyes than ever before. It can help to detect glaucoma up to four years in advance.

This comes as latest...

As thousands of teenagers picked up their GCSE results last week, few would have spared a thought for adults nervously arriving to collect their own results after a year of hard work.

That was exactly the case for a number Exeter College’s GCSE students as they arrived at the college on Thursday to see if their hard work had paid off.

Alison Squire, 41, previously struggled in school and decided to study at Exeter College as a personal confidence-builder as her son starts to prepare for his exams in the coming years.

Alison chose to study for her GCSE English at the...

People are being asked to help increase Exeter's wildflowers by backing a project that seeks to brighten up the city even more.

Devon Wildlife Trust has launched a Crowdfunder scheme to create more wildflower meadows across the county.

In Exeter the Trust are joining up with the City Council to further enhance the displays of wildflowers that have been bursting with colour on roadside verges, roundabouts and open spaces.

People are being asked to support the scheme by donating to Crowdfunder. People have until the end of Friday to make their pledges and can do so by...

Devon based ThinkIT are delighted to announce that Mike Ellis has been appointed as the company’s new Technical Director. Mike has over 18 years of experience in the business IT sector and has considerable hands on IT expertise having been part of the delivery of a variety of specific client projects and ongoing support requirements.

Mike joined ThinkIT in 2015 as a Microsoft IT technician and quickly became an established and valuable member of the firm’s client support team. He is already well known by many of ThinkIT’s clients; providing on-site network and hardware installation...

The US rental market is surging, but that doesn’t mean finding a tenant for your rental property will be easy. It takes work to make your property stand out from other rentals in your area.

A well-presented home attracts more renters, which means your property will rent quicker and for a higher price. So what can you do to make your property more appealing to prospective tenants? Here are tips on how to spruce up your rental property and entice more prospective tenants.

Curb appeal matters

First impressions have a lasting effect, so if the exterior of your rental...

Are you dreaming of a wedding that’s personal, casual, and fits your laid-back lifestyle? One that isn’t stiff, fancy, or costs an arm and a leg? If so, a folk wedding might be just the ticket for you and your spouse-to-be.

Also known as a rustic, boho, shabby chic, vintage, or country ceremony, folk weddings have a do-it-yourself vibe that can be tailored to match your distinct personality, hobbies, and passions. If down home and handmade nuptials sound like a perfect fit for you, our advice is: Go for it! Get crafty, creative, and have fun with it, and your guests will...

With business booming in its Gandy Street shop, The Recycled Candle Company is putting out a call for even more used candles.

As the UK’s only candle recycling business, The Recycled Candle Company melts down old candles and uses the wax to make new ones, The process means that old candles don’t become part of landfill, in line with current thinking that it is far better to reuse materials wherever possible.

Richard Hills-Ingyon, who founded the company with Sargon Latchin said: “We’re eager to talk to anyone who uses candles in large quantities and currently puts them in...