Things to do in Devon, events & lifestyle

Voice coach Sandra Smith: 'A singer’s job is to remind an audience to reconnect, to stay in touch with themselves and a good singer can make a simple scale sound like a whole story - just through tone, expression and intent'

Clovelly (c) Martin Abegglen, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

12 reasons you should spend Valentine's Day in Devon

Thursday, January 23, 2020

$Ilfracombe at sunset. Taken by Charmaine(CC BY-ND2.0)$

From watching the sunset on Ilfracombe's beach to taking moonlit walks in Exeter, we have chosen 12 reasons to spend Valentine's Day in Devon…

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Muddy Mutts returns to Devon!

Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Hesham Abdelhamid

Bond with your four legged friend at this wonderful event

Ever wished there was a popular game show like Total Wipeout which you could take part in with your pet dog? Are you ready for the next muddy challenge?

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How to spend 24 hours in Bideford

Friday, January 17, 2020 Emily Diamond

The iconic and ancient Bideford Long Bridge built in the 13th century joing the east and west parts of Bideford.

Bideford is an attractive town on the west bank of the River Torridge, where the river begins to widen to form the estuary. It's also a must visit!

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Gallery Top 10 places on Dartmoor you may not know

Friday, January 17, 2020 Hesham Abdelhamid

At more than 368 square miles, Dartmoor National Park is the largest and wildest area of open country in the south of England, with ancient woodland, high granite tors and vast tracts of rolling moorland.Here are Dartmoor's best hidden secrets...

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Prettiest streets in Devon: 11 you need to take a walk down

Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Fred Humphries

Sprinkled throughout Devon's cities, towns and villages are some of the most picture-perfect roads and lanes you could ever wish to see. Those of you who are fortunate enough to live on one of these 11 streets will know exactly what we're talking about

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People

How to be a great singer: Devon voice coach shares her secrets

56 minutes ago

She's the talented tutor whose work is displayed on some of the grandest stages - yet remains unseen. But Sandra Smith also revels in her work on a more local level, as Alexis Bowater discovers

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Ad Feature Exciting times ahead for Totnes based Aesthetic Clinic

Thursday, January 23, 2020 Hesham Abdelhamid

Spring time sparks new beginnings and positive change. It is certainly no exception for this blossoming professional duo based in the heart of the South Hams, Totnes.

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18 celebrities you never knew were from Devon

Friday, January 17, 2020

We've looked at the careers of 18 of Devon's best known celebs!

Devon has produced some of the world's best talent when it comes to film, music, sport, TV or pretty much any other field you can think of. Here are 18 celebrities that have shaped popular culture in their own unique way

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Food & Drink

Exclusive Seafood Recipe: Thai-Inspired Mussel Broth

Friday, January 17, 2020 ChefPaul Ainsworth

Porthilly mussels, coconut, lemon grass, tomato, basil & miso broth, mopping bread

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Sunday lunch in Devon: 12 pubs you should try

Friday, January 3, 2020 Fred Humphries

The Rugglestone Inn (c) Major Clanger, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

The Sunday lunch is an enduring British institution that's incredibly important to get right. We've chosen 12 places in Devon that will guarantee sublime stuffing, mouth-watering meats and Yorkshire pudding perfection.

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