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I tried Exeter's new food truck and was blown away
Food truck Yamza is now bringing Eastern fusion cuisine to Exeter thanks to top chef Ed McLachlan
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Floating bar to open at Exeter Quay
Exeter
Exeter Quay's first floating bar is to open in the new few weeks and is already taking shape
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Devon chef appearing on Channel 4's 'Come Dine With Me: The Professionals'
Come Dine With Me
Rehan Uddin has run popular Asian restaurant, Indi-Yang, since 2022, with the restaurant crowned the Best Asian Fusion Restaurant in the 2024 Bar and Restaurant Awards
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Devon village pub wins prestigious CAMRA title
Pubs and bars
The award-winning Tom Cobley Tavern serves up to 23 ciders at a time
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Iconic Devon cafe goes on the market for £55,000
Newton Abbot
The Pharmacy Café in Newton Abbott still retains the original features of the pharmacy it's named after
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Visitors rave about Devon hotel ranked among UK's most popular
Torquay
The Devonshire Hotel in Torquay has been awarded another TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2024
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Devon airshow expands with 'new experiences'
Things to do in Devon
This year's English Riviera Airshow will include a special opening night and charges for 'premium' seating areas and toilets
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Devon castle offers free entry to witness stunning bluebells
Okehampton
It's one of the most impressive bluebell spots around
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New Devon seafront hotel is a modern breath of fresh air
Discover Devon
We checked into the 121-room hotel that's only been open since January
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Exeter restaurant owners to open tasty new Greek takeaway
Exeter
It's not the end for the owners of Opa Taverna, which closed earlier this month
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Huge changes announced at former Devon Wetherspoon pub
Pubs and bars
Former Wetherspoon pub The General Sir Redvers Buller in Crediton has been renamed The Kirton Cow and will soon be introducing live music, dancing, pub quizzes and bingo
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Familiar face behind Exeter café to launch trendy new venue
Exeter
Ollie Wakefield says Melo will be a coffee shop "for the people"
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Devon railway attraction announces two new exciting experiences
Discover Devon
South Devon Railway has announced two new attractions for this year
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Beautiful pub in Devon village reopens against all odds
Pubs and bars
The doors of The Drewe Arms reopen this weekend after a huge campaign ensured it was protected
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New Devon restaurant with first of its kind bar opens this summer
Things to do in Devon
Plans for the waterfront site were first announced in 2022
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Brand new beach bar and restaurant coming to Devon
Discover Devon
It's part of a huge revamp at Blackpool Sands in South Devon
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I tried Devon's 'impossible wrap' and it lives up to its name
Food
The wrap is so big, the owner says 'nobody finishes it'
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Family-run Devon holiday resort lands three prestigious awards
Teignbridge
Eco-friendly Cofton Holidays has been a holiday park for over 40 years
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Devon's special 'hidden gem' attractions loved by locals
Discover Devon
From spectacular gardens to natural wonders these attractions are loved by locals but sometimes missed by tourists
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Tiverton
New era at renowned Devon pub as talented couple take charge
Meet Charlotte and Jack, the dynamic duo who are infusing new life into The Swan
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Ancient maps of Exeter unseen for centuries found
Exeter
It is being published in a new book about a fabrics sample book which has been described as a rare 'window into Exeter's past'
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Devon and Cornwall's lost and abandoned railways - and how some will return to life
Tiverton
Some of these lost railway routes could be restored
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What will be the big gardening trends of 2021
What's On News
Many of us have had the time to give more attention to our gardens and make the most of any outdoor space
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Dorothy Perkins confirm two Devon stores will be closed down
Exmouth
They will both be closing within the next few weeks
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Devon's 'time warp' village named UK's most beautiful seaside spot
Discover Devon
The small village of Beer in Devon has been named the UK's most beautiful seaside village
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Exceptional Devon village pub named UK's best in double award win
Pubs and bars
The Cott Inn in Dartington was also honoured for its beautifully-kept floral beer garden
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Sea view Devon café where diners unwind without a care in the world
Discover Devon
Cafe Bovisands in Down Thomas has been hailed as "amazing" by impressed diners
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Beloved Devon pub rejuvenated to the tune of almost £100,000
Paignton
The pub is hundreds of years old and needed a new rooftop blanket to keep the rain out - step forward a master thatcher
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Devon's 'heaven on earth' beach named among UK's best secret locations
Discover Devon
The Times listed the seven best secret UK beaches - and Broadsands in North Devon has been dubbed 'heaven on earth'
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First-ever Exeter Street Food Festival announced
Exeter
Families are welcome and kids go free
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Devon's unspoilt Bermuda Triangle village named England's best
Discover Devon
The still unspoilt little village of Beer, is tucked away in Lyme Bay on the Jurassic Coast between Seaton and Branscombe
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Gadget everyone should have in kitchen, according to a head chef
Food & Drink
45% of people said there was one thing they always get wrong
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Faye Winter reveals insider Love Island secrets, her 2023 favourites, and how life has changed
ITV
Faye Winter spoke to DevonLive exclusively ahead of the Love Island final next week to talk about her experience and who she wants to win this year
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Devon village just 15 minutes from Exeter is pure breath of fresh air
Discover Devon
One local said it blows her mind that she gets to work there
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Top Devon seafood restaurant with great wine 40 minutes from Exeter
Discover Devon
Sidmouth’s Pea Green Boat has been named among Britain’s 49 ‘best places to eat this summer’, as chosen by chefs
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Devon family's delicious cider crowned best in the entire world
Crediton
The company won a gold medal and the category trophy for its vintage cider, The General
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Where's the best place to in Devon? Take our poll to cast your vote
Places
From Totnes to Torbay, Dartmouth to Dawlish - if you can pick, tell us where you think is the best place to live in Devon
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One of Devon's most iconic attractions is up for sale
Places
Bickleigh Mill is described by estate agents as "one of Devon's largest and most exciting rural shopping, eating and recreational destinations"
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Legendary bar still a mega success like no other after 20 years
Torquay
Owner Dominic Kirkup has chalked up more than 20 years at the iconic bar, hotel and function venue on Torquay seafront
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Exciting details confirmed about new Devon beach restaurant
Discover Devon
Blackpool Sands Takeaway opened last April and a restaurant will follow this summer
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Dreamboys male strip show coming to Devon
Things to do in Devon
They boast an ensemble of 80 performers
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Plush new Devon seafront hotel unveils 'first of its kind' spa
Paignton
Facilities include three beauty treatment rooms and a fully-equipped gym
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Mum and daughter can't wait to open new café in Devon
Food
Mother and daughter duo Jo and Gemma Allen say they're "very excited" about the new venture
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Much-loved Devon pub shuts due to unforeseen circumstances
Pubs and bars
The popular venue is looking for a new tenant and has a potential turnover of £415,000
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Gorgeous Devon beach visitors say is simply heaven on earth
Discover Devon
Broadsands Beach on the coast of North Devon has attracted plenty of rave reviews
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New hidden gem Thai restaurant opens in Exeter
Exeter
Authentic Thai alfresco restaurant and takeaway Just Thai has opened this week in Exeter and is already proving to be a big hit
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Brilliant new Devon cake shop with yummy menu takes town by storm
Tiverton
The most popular item, according to Erin, is the cookie pie, which she said, “isn’t sold anywhere else”
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Devon seafront eyesore could become spectacular new café
East Devon
The seafront property is in a prominent tourist location and boasts impressive sea views
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Beautiful Devon beach bistro compared to Italy's Lake Garda
Torquay
Great food, a vibrant community and stunning views are to die for at Three Degrees West cafe
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Devon café with cute hideaway kept alive by amazing locals
Discover Devon
We went along to a popular cafe in Modbury for breakfast and will certainly be back again
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Things to do in Devon
Devon railway attraction's beer festival set for bank holiday return
There will be up to 60 different ales, craft beers and ciders to sample at South Devon Railway’s Spring Rails & Ales bash over the May bank holiday
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UK's rudest restaurant is returning to Devon - and it's not for the faint-hearted
Gordon Ramsay
The pop-up restaurant, where every waiter and waitress is a nightmare, is returning to Plymouth - and it's not for the faint-hearted
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Could you win The Weakest Link? Take our quiz to find out if you've got what it takes
Entertainment
It's just a bit of fun at the end of the day
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Five staycation spots where great weather is almost guaranteed
What's On News
From a ground-floor apartment in the centre of Bournemouth to a cottage opposite Eastbourne’s stunning beaches
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Chelsea Gold medal winner Ben Newell says terrariums offer 'magical' alternative if you don't have a garden
What's On News
Viral TikTok star and Chelsea Gold medal winner Ben Newell offers his thoughts
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Family & Kids
Devon County Show
All you need to know about Devon County Show
Including opening times and ticket prices
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Devon castle offers free entry to witness stunning bluebells
Okehampton
It's one of the most impressive bluebell spots around
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Devon castle unveils brand new adventure play village
Things to do in Devon
Hobbledown Bay is the latest attraction to arrive at Watermouth Castle
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Iconic Devon castle to host exciting garden festival
Things to do in Devon
Here is a rundown of what is happening and when
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Devon railway attraction announces exciting bank holiday plans
Things to do in Devon
Everything you can see at one of Devon’s and the West Country’s best-loved tourist attractions
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Food and Drink
Pubs and bars
'Top rated' restaurants in and around Devon revealed
A new report has ranked the highest-rated restaurants
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World Whisky Day: UK's favourite out-there whiskies with peanut butter topping the lot!
Food & Drink
Two of the top three whiskies have peanut butter as its core flavour profile
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Devon butchers to be transformed into chocolate shop and café
Food
Chocolatier Karen Waller is embarking on a new business ventue
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Historic Devon pub reopens with fresh look and hearty welcome
Discover Devon
Experience the charm of the historic Kings Arms, now reopened with a fresh look and a host of exciting events, all set to make it the heart of Bideford’s community
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Wetherspoon to open first-ever 'super pub' with 26-room hotel and Britain's biggest beer garden
Wetherspoon
The budget pub chain is spending £5million on the Mile Castle Wetherspoons in Newcastle, where work started on Tuesday to double the pub's size and make it a 'super pub'
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Music and Nightlife
Music
Popular adult-only music festival is coming to Bude this summer
The 'intimate' two-day event bass music festival and places are limited
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Stunning Devon gardens to host huge 1980s night out
Things to do in Devon
There's a host of amazing events in this beautiful space this summer
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Glastonbury Festival expands travel options as ticket demand skyrockets
Music & Nightlife
The official coach travel partner of Glastonbury Festival has added 34 more departures this year to meet the growing demand from music fans.
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Taylor Swift candlelight tribute concert coming to Exeter
Music
The candlelight concert will be set in St David's Church in Exeter under the gentle glow of candlelight
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Songs chosen for funerals this year include Going Underground
Music & Nightlife
Another choice was Burn Baby Burn as a third of funerals now feature a personal song choice
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Shopping
Shopping
Sephora launches huge 60% off sale with hundreds of products reduced - top ten deals
Here are the ten products boasting the biggest discount in Sephora's Skin & Body Event online sale
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Review: Stylish Cath Kidson earbuds have the wow factor and won't sting your pocket
Shopping
A funky set of designs await you with this Cath Kidson and VQ link-up
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Shoppers can't get over 'game-changing' teeth whitening powder you can get for less in money saving deal
Shopping
MySweetSmile's teeth whitening powder is its best-selling product which is included in the three-for-two mix-and-match deal from the brand
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Grab Apple's new iPad Air and iPad Pro for more affordable price thanks to Sky offer
Shopping
Sky's new iPad offer means you might be able to spread the cost of the new device without needed to pay hundreds upfront
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Amazon shoppers snap up facial toning pads that leave skin 'smooth' and 'glowy'
Shopping
The pads aim to brighten dull skin
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Gordon Ramsay
UK's rudest restaurant is returning to Devon - and it's not for the faint-hearted
The pop-up restaurant, where every waiter and waitress is a nightmare, is returning to Plymouth - and it's not for the faint-hearted
Historic Devon pub reopens with fresh look and hearty welcome
Discover Devon
Experience the charm of the historic Kings Arms, now reopened with a fresh look and a host of exciting events, all set to make it the heart of Bideford’s community
Devon butchers to be transformed into chocolate shop and café
Food
Chocolatier Karen Waller is embarking on a new business ventue
Boxing fans watching Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk live stream will get TV freebie
Shopping
It's arguably the biggest boxing match of a generation, but fight fans watching the two champions go head to head this weekend on DAZN will be getting an additional perk with the pay per view
Devon railway attraction's beer festival set for bank holiday return
Things to do in Devon
There will be up to 60 different ales, craft beers and ciders to sample at South Devon Railway’s Spring Rails & Ales bash over the May bank holiday
Things to do in Devon
Devon railway attraction's beer festival set for bank holiday return
There will be up to 60 different ales, craft beers and ciders to sample at South Devon Railway’s Spring Rails & Ales bash over the May bank holiday
UK's rudest restaurant is returning to Devon - and it's not for the faint-hearted
Gordon Ramsay
The pop-up restaurant, where every waiter and waitress is a nightmare, is returning to Plymouth - and it's not for the faint-hearted
Could you win The Weakest Link? Take our quiz to find out if you've got what it takes
Entertainment
It's just a bit of fun at the end of the day
'Top rated' restaurants in and around Devon revealed
Pubs and bars
A new report has ranked the highest-rated restaurants
Chelsea Gold medal winner Ben Newell says terrariums offer 'magical' alternative if you don't have a garden
What's On News
Viral TikTok star and Chelsea Gold medal winner Ben Newell offers his thoughts
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Devon County Show
Devon County Show car park chaos as tractors rescue stricken vehicles from the mud
Organisers of the event had to dispatch extra people, towing eyes, and tractors to help visitors leave the site
Dog owners face £5,000 fines over misunderstood dog collar law
UK & World News
Your dog needs to be identifiable in two different ways
Tractor driver arrested after colliding with car on the A38
A38
The driver of the car which overturned sustained minor injuries
Surreal scenes as 'biblical rain' sparks floods near Plymouth
Devon News
Rain has lashed the region as the Met Office warns of thunder and flooding across the region
Devon donkey sanctuary closes to visitors
Devon News
It's under threat of permanent closure with staff being put into redundancy consultation
Exeter City FC
Exeter City pre-season schedule takes shape as local teams supported
The Grecians will take on Westcounty rivals Weston-super-Mare, Mousehole, Yeovil Town and Torquay United, as well as a home friendly at St James Park which is yet to be confirmed - with more matches likely to follow
Tractor driver arrested after colliding with car on the A38
A38
The driver of the car which overturned sustained minor injuries
Devon County Show car park chaos as tractors rescue stricken vehicles from the mud
Devon County Show
Organisers of the event had to dispatch extra people, towing eyes, and tractors to help visitors leave the site
Rob Baxter diagnoses why Exeter Chiefs came up short at Leicester Tigers
Exeter Chiefs
Exeter Chiefs were beaten 40-22 away at Leicester Tigers on Saturday in Round 18 of the 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership
A38 closed in Devon and standstill traffic after vehicle overturns
A38
Diversion routes are being put in place and drivers have been urged to avoid the area