Investing in property can be a smart financial decision when executed well. Yet, the property you choose, and its location can determine its value, tenants, and annual income.

Devon is one of the best destinations in the UK for property investment, as it offers a wide variety of properties, respected universities, excellent sporting facilities, and top-rated hospitals. Plus, the picturesque coastline makes it a popular option for those looking to retire to a seafront or buy a luxurious holiday home.

If you’ve set your sights on the county, you will want to avoid various...

Pupils at a Devon Primary School have been learning about the refugee crisis in a very special way this week, by using the latest in education technology to accompany an inspiring Syrian girl on her journey to the United Kingdom.

Little Amal – a giant puppet who has been trekking across the world to raise awareness about the plight of refugees – completed her 5,000 mile journey from the Turkish Syrian border to Manchester on Wednesday 3rd November. And while pupils at Broadclyst Primary School in Exeter live too far away to see Amal in person, they were able to share in her epic...

The FORCE Cancer Charity walking group is on the lookout for new recruits.

The group meets every Wednesday morning (9:30 – 10:30) at the Piazza Terracina on Exeter Quay.

It is designed for anyone affected by cancer, whatever your level of fitness.

The sessions are free. They are led by Sarah Dilley, a qualified fitness instructor.

She offers anyone whose life has been impacted by a cancer diagnosis – not only patients – the opportunity to get active and exercise together.

Own pace

You can walk the route Sarah sets each week at your own pace with full...

Dual roller brush, powerful suction, various accessories, double HEPA filters... Redroad V17 gives more than others

The technologies used in stick vacuum cleaners are quite advanced. If you find your stick vac unsatisfactory, it's not because the brand couldn't, but they wouldn't spend more and do better. In pursuit of providing easy and efficient cleaning solutions, Redroad never hesitates to use the best material for production. That explains the quality appliances that Redroad presents, and why they re-define ‘strong cleaning power’.

Redroad arms V17 with dual roller...

This Christmas season RSPB Bowling Green Marsh nature reserve, in Topsham is inviting families to celebrate their inner robin with a series of Robin Robin themed adventure trails and exclusive activity packs!

Robin Robin is Aardman’s new festive stop-motion musical tale about a young robin trying to fit in. It debuts on Netflix from 24 November.

The RSPB has partnered with Aardman and Netflix to host bespoke Robin Robin adventure trails on over 30 of its nature reserves around the UK including, RSPB Bowling Green Marsh. These fun-filled trails will allow the whole family...

Engineering community urged to get involved in #TEWeek21

Tomorrow’s Engineers Week has kicked off with a series of films showcasing the engineers that are at the heart of solutions to achieve net zero by 2050.

The engineers featured are working on making farming more energy efficient, reducing high street energy consumption and delivering aircrafts with zero emissions.

Three engineers from across the UK were handpicked to showcase their stories of being Net Zero Heroes to celebrate Tomorrow’s Engineers Week. The Week aims to inspire a new generation into the profession...

Robert Mansell, 78, a resident at Exeter retirement community Millbrook Village, took part in the Mallorca 312 cycling challenge to raise money for Winkleigh Primary School.

The Mallorca 312 is the longest cycle event for sportive cyclists held in Spain, covering three possible distances of 200, 150 and 106 miles through the Balearic Island, including 30 miles through the Tramuntana mountains – the highest mountains on the island.

Millbrook resident Robert Mansell, aged 78, completed 106 miles in nine and a half hours, all in an effort to raise money for Winkleigh...

Following a thorough review, and taking into account a significant reduction in branch usage, HSBC UK has made a decision to close its branch on Exeter Business Park, transferring all customer accounts to the nearby Full Service Branch in Exeter High Street. The closure is planned to take place on 24th February 2022.

Customers of the Exeter Business Park branch are being notified of the decision within days, with information on the closure and guidance on alternative ways to bank, including options for digital banking and the day-to-day banking services available at the nearest...

The countdown to Christmas has started and National Trust’s Killerton in Exeter is getting ready to welcome a brand-new glittering illuminated Trail from 26 November 2021 to 2 January 2022.

Get your Christmas sparkle on and be surrounded by over a million twinkling lights, colourful trees and amazing illuminated installations, all choreographed to a soundtrack of much-loved seasonal music transforming Killerton’s majestic gardens into a winter wonderland.

There will be burnished lantern trees filled with flickering flames, neon strings stretched between towering trees,...

After a year like no other, we’re going to have a Christmas like never before…

That’s what the East Devon estuary town of Topsham is promising residents and visitors for the festive season, and it all begins with a Switch On Spectacular on November 26.

From snow machines to mulled wine, luxurious food to beautiful carols, and from surprises for children to perfect presents for grown-ups, there will be nowhere to match Topsham over the coming weeks.

Over 50 independent shops will be dressed to impress while the town’s renowned pubs, cafes, bars and...