Torbay Council is asking the public for submissions on the future of the Torquay Harbour area …
Holidays
SW Canoe Show now on
The South West Canoe Show is now open at Exeter’s Quay. You can see most of the exhibits in the Square adjoining the Ship Canal Basin. But hurry, it’s only until 5pm today …
Full Moon over Slapton Sands
Our picture of the Full Moon was taken last evening at Slapton Sands in South Devon. To the right, the small speck is probably Jupiter, which is unusually close to us right now …
National Trust opens Cornish mines
The National Trust is opening Cornish Mines and Engines at Pool, near Redruth, on Sunday 12 September as part of the Heritage Open Days Weekend …
Remembering Minack, Cornwall
Getting away from the misery of the 2010 Great Recession, now threatening to morph into a double-dip, isn’t easy. There are not many escape routes. Here’s one I tried earlier …
Advertise your holidays here
Need to advertise your holiday park or self-catering establishment Look no further than Devon & Cornwall Online …
Scone wars?
Here in the South West the eating of cream tea is fraught with controversy – mention scones and heated discussions are sure to follow. A Cornishman will tell you the right and proper way to construct your scone is …
Summer scorcher for South West
A hot summer could run well into September and last for four months, says Positive Weather Solutions. This will be good news for the South West’s tourist trade, counteracting the falling euro which makes European holidays much cheaper this year.
Holiday season in DCO
New discounts for the coming holiday season will be announced soon. Don’t miss out, give us a call in January.
Budget breaks for autumn
People who live for their annual holiday are probably looking at next year’s deals online and already longing for those balmy nights and sandy beaches, while those with spare cash and time on their hands are planning a week or two of winter sun …