Culture
Devon Life
Win a luxury stay
We’ve teamed up with one of the county’s finest spots to stay and dine to offer a Devon Life reader a fantastic foodie experience
2 min |
June 2020
Devon Life
A riot of colour
In a regular photo essay for Devon Life, Exeter Chiefs rugby player Olly Woodburn shows off his skills behind the lens
2 min |
June 2020
Devon Life
Still a Devon girl at heart...
They called her the ‘Paignton Peach’ because she had it all going for her – youth, a brilliant tennis talent and eyecatching good looks - and she was from Devon. We are talking about Sue Barker of course. BERNARD BALE catches up with her to talk tennis, TV and her home county
5 min |
June 2020
Devon Life
Pulling together for fun
ABI LEIGHTON-BOYCE talks to Joe Stafford of Exmouth Rowing Club about the appeal of the ocean
4 min |
June 2020
Devon Life
Ancient history on our beaches
Fossil finding is one of life’s pleasures. CHRISSY HARRIS finds out how you can enjoy a post-lockdown adventure along East Devon’s world famous coastline
6 min |
June 2020
Devon Life
Trot along for great fun!
We’ve teamed up with one of the county’s leading family attractions to offer you two chances to win The Perfect Piggy Experience
2 min |
June 2020
Devon Life
Not such a basket case
SUE CADE discovers the traditional craft of stave baskets is alive and well on Dartmoor
3 min |
June 2020
Devon Life
Curtain up on another summer of entertainment
CORMAC RICHARDS previews the exciting productions on offer in the forthcoming Summer Play Festival at The Manor Pavilion Theatre in Sidmouth
4 min |
June 2020
Devon Life
All aboard for seaborne adventure
Salcombe Yacht Club’s sailing coordinator of ten years, Jayne Morris, tells LYDIA PALESCHI about what makes the place so special for sailing
4 min |
June 2020
Devon Life
Home Office Advice
Our columnist PAT KEENOR has some light-hearted words of advice for readers who find themselves Working From Home
3 min |
May 2020
Devon Life
Sharing the news
CATHERINE COURTENAY enjoys her very own one-to-one phone-in with broadcaster and journalist Jeremy Vine, a patron of Appledore Book Festival
4 min |
May 2020
Devon Life
Reaching the end of my Tudor trilogy
Novelist Hilary Mantel tells ROSIE KINCHEN about finally finishing her epic Thomas Cromwell trilogy
10+ min |
May 2020
Devon Life
Keeping faith alive
Modern technology means Devon churches can still reach people despite the lockdown
2 min |
May 2020
Devon Life
In tune with all kinds of members
Rock Choir leader Vikki Hewitt gets a chorus of approval from SUE CADE
4 min |
May 2020
Devon Life
Home front
With schools closed and exams cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak, there are many ways you can help your child to continue learning
3 min |
May 2020
Devon Life
Growing organically
Using hand tools and a no-dig system of growing, a young couple has created a flourishing organic market garden in the depths of the North Devon countryside
4 min |
May 2020
Devon Life
A dog's life
SIMONE STANBROOK-BYRNE discovers how a dog-rescue charity from Eastern Europe is giving traumatised animals a wonderful new life in Devon
4 min |
May 2020
Devon Life
Electric innovation
A love of engineering puzzles and tinkering with electronics in his shed led a North Devon farmer to create a world-leading, eco-friendly, all-terrain vehicle brand
4 min |
May 2020
Devon Life
‘We need you more than ever before...'
Local charity Hospiscare is appealing to the community for support as it faces a drastic loss of income due to COVID-19
1 min |
May 2020
Devon Life
Making Your Garden Wild And Wonderful
As he gears up to bring his special festival to the county once more, gardening writer and broadcaster Toby Buckland offers up some tips on making your garden that bit greener
2 min |
April 2020
Devon Life
Welcoming the future Queen
STEVE ROBERTS looks back at an eventful and tragic first holiday in Devon for the future Queen Victoria.
3 min |
April 2020
Devon Life
JOINT APPROACH TO SAVE WOOD
TONY JACKSON explores a lost world which is the focus of a special fund-raising appeal
3 min |
April 2020
Devon Life
Into the valleys
Most Dartmoor visitors head for the hills. But there’s a whole other beautiful world down in the woodland valleys.
3 min |
April 2020
Devon Life
HORROR & MYSTERY ON THE MOOR
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle used Dartmoor’s mysterious landscape to revive Sherlock Holmes.
4 min |
April 2020
Devon Life
Going native
ANNE BRUNNER-ELLIS talks to the enterprising duo behind the Dartmoor Shepherd
3 min |
April 2020
Devon Life
Drawn to magical Dartmoor
CATHERINE COURTENAY talks mythic tales, trees and tango with Dartmoor’s Oscar-winning artist Alan Lee
4 min |
April 2020
Devon Life
BE DAZZLED
Discover the vibrant world of the newly formed Plymouth Colour Collective at an exhibition this month
3 min |
April 2020
Devon Life
A view on history
A 17th century holiday destination combining old world charm with stylish contemporary comfort offers a unique glimpse of the sea-going history and traditions of the South Devon coast.
3 min |
April 2020
Devon Life
A delightful delicacy
A new exhibition unravels the threads of the untold stories of Devon’s lace makers – and those lucky enough to wear it
3 min |
April 2020
Devon Life
A Sustainable Journey's End
We all want to do our bit for the planet but sometimes it can feel a little overwhelming. In her new series for 2020, KATE HASKELL talks to people and businesses doing their best to make it easier to live The Green Life. This month: The Green Funeral Company
3 min |