Things to do in Devon, events & lifestyle

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Out & About

Iconic Burgh Island sea tractor celebrates 50th birthday

Yesterday, 11:56

The sea tractor at Burgh Island is 50 years old

South Devon’s Burgh Island hotel celebrates its 90th anniversary this year – and the 50th anniversary of its unique sea tractor

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Devon’s best walks: The pathways around National Trust Killerton

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

View from Broadley Coppice to Killerton House with its recently re-built chimneys

Exploring some of the pathways that cross the National Trust’s Killerton estate, with SIMONE STANBROOK-BYRNE

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Secret beaches in North Devon: 8 amazing secluded spots

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Away from the hustle of places like Woolacombe and Ilfracombe, North Devon is peppered with tiny coves, empty beaches and wooded walks leading to secluded bays that feel a million miles away from the tourist trail. BECKY DICKINSON reveals her pick of the best kept secrets on the North Devon coast

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Jamie Cullum: ‘The left-field jazz that you can dance and lose yourself to is what Cheltenham does well’

Thursday, March 14, 2019 Katie Jarvis

Jamie Cullum will be showcasing songs from his new album at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival – and it’s going to be emotional

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Inside the Bishop’s Palace Garden at Exeter Cathedral

Monday, March 11, 2019

Hidden away behind the cathedral, the Bishops Palace garden stands in generous grounds stretching over three acres from the south-east corner of the cathedral to the city walls

With its mix of formality and wilderness, set against the backdrop of Exeter Cathedral, ANNE BRUNNER-ELLIS discovers the delights of the Bishop’s Palace Garden

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People

Ad Feature How can YouTube help you to thrive over the age of 50?

Friday, March 15, 2019 Emily Diamond

YouTube has not only become a source of entertainment and inspiration but it is becoming the go-to platform for over 50s to showcase their talents and share their knowledge

If you’re over 50 and looking for a new hobby or a way to connect with people on social media, YouTube may be the unexpected platform for you

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Jamie Cullum: ‘The left-field jazz that you can dance and lose yourself to is what Cheltenham does well’

Thursday, March 14, 2019 Katie Jarvis

Jamie Cullum will be showcasing songs from his new album at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival – and it’s going to be emotional

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Meet the coastwatch volunteers helping to keep Torbay’s waters safe

Monday, March 11, 2019

Grant Grafton, deputy station manager: 'You’re all the time looking out for anything unusual or vulnerable'

Jet skis, paddleboarders, kayakers and fishermen: the stunning waters around Torbay can get pretty crowded. Thankfully, a dedicated team of volunteers is on hand to keep everyone safe. CHRISSY HARRIS meets members of the National Coastwatch Institution

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Budleigh sailor Ben Cornish leaves Team GB to compete in America’s Cup

Monday, March 4, 2019

Budleigh Salterton Finn sailor Ben Cornish thanks the Devon waters and its sailing heroes for his career success

Having been a member of team GB as a Finn sailor Budleigh Salterton’s Ben Cornish tells KATE WILLIAMS why his Olympic dreams have recently sunk, but he thanks Devon for his amazing career as he sets his sights on a world race for the future

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How Mortal Engines author Philip Reeve went from Haytor to Hollywood

Monday, March 4, 2019

Books Editor Annette Shaw talks to Devon writer Philip Reeve about how he went from here to Hollywood

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Style

Get half price tickets to the largest wedding show in the South West

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

If you’re planning a wedding in 2019 or beyond, come along to Bride: The Wedding Show at Westpoint Exeter on 23-24 March for a weekend of wedding inspiration, it is the “must attend” bridal event for anyone getting married in the South West

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Food & Drink

Buyacow.uk and crowdbutching: Exeter beef farmer explains new meat buying concept

Yesterday, 11:47

Farmer Rob Cotton: 'I wanted people to have a greater understanding of exactly where their meat was reared and what kind of life the cow had'

Exeter beef farmer Rob Cotton explains a new concept in meat shopping to AMELIA THURSTON and reveals how he’s helping to save the planet

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16 great coastal cafes to try in North Devon

Friday, March 22, 2019 Fred Humphries

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After a long day on North Devon’s coast, a coffee, sandwich or a cream tea will be much needed to refuel. Here are 16 of the best coastal cafes in North Devon

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REVIEW: Café Alf Resco in Dartmouth

Friday, March 22, 2019

Caf� Alf Resco is a busy and buzzing spot

ANDY COOPER visits a Devon institution where the emphasis is on being that little bit different

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The Milkiosk: Littleham farm launches milk dispensing vending machine

Friday, March 22, 2019

Farmer Peter Hockridge came up with the idea after a passerby once stopped at the farm and asked if he sold milk to the public

Farmer Peter Hockridge tells BECKY DICKINSON about a new venture selling milk straight from a Devon farm

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Thursday, March 21, 2019

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Walks

Devon’s best walks: The pathways around National Trust Killerton

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Exploring some of the pathways that cross the National Trust’s Killerton estate, with SIMONE STANBROOK-BYRNE

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Take a virtual walk of the South West Coast Path from Plymouth to Seaton

Friday, March 1, 2019 Fred Humphries

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With the help of Google Street View we’ve charted some of the stunning sights you’d see if you walked the 125-mile coastal stretch from Britain’s Ocean City to the far side of East Devon. We’ve also suggested a walk you can do at each point

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