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About Devon
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Characters in the World of Country Life
App for Devon contributor, Emily Stewart, explores a different side of World of Country Life: The staff and characters who make it such an intriguing, diverse, and unique place!
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Chris Wheeler Talks about Rallying in Devon
A guest post by Chris Wheeler, Torquay-based Rally racer, about the world of motorsports in Devon and beyond.
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Christmas Dining in Devon
At the risk of sounding trite, the Christmas season is truly a magical time in Devon....
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Christmas Events
There is lots going on in Devon. Check out our What's On section for a full calendar of great events.
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Chudleigh
Information & Local Events
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Chudleigh - Harcombe Cross Service Station
Devon Expressway A38, Chudleigh
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Cider Chicken
This recipe combines several ingredients provided by Devon farms - chicken, apples, cider and clotted cream
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Clotted Cream Fudge
The ultimate in sweet decadence takes form in this rich cream fudge, which is drizzled with chocolate
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Coaches - National Express
For national coach information, pricing, routes, tickets and schedule updates
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Combe Martin
Information & Local Events
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Combe Martin Services
Victoria Street, Combe Martin
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Country Bus
For services, timetables and prices for The Local Bus Operator with a friendly face
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Crediton
Information & Local Events
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Crediton Shell Garage
Exeter Road, Crediton
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Croyde
Croyde in North Devon is best known for its beach, Croyde Bay, and with its wide sheltered bay ideal for bathing and excellent surfing.
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Cullompton
Information & Local Events
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Cullompton - Texaco
Exeter Road, Cullompton
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Dartmoor
Information & Local Events
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Dartmoor’s Ten Commandments Stones Restored to Former Glory
Dartmoor’s very own Ten Commandments Stones monument has been restored to its former glory thanks to the work of local community members Guy and Annette Hilhouse and Bath-based conservator and lettering expert Iain Cotton and his team.
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Dartmouth
Information & Local Events
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Dartmouth - BP Townstall Road Garage
Townstall Road, Dartmouth
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Dartmouth Park and Ride
Dartmouth outskirts to town centre
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Dawlish
Information & Local Events
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Dawlish - Marine Garage
Exeter Road, Dawlish
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Devon Apple Cake
Award winning recipe with lovely crumbly sugar and cinnamon topping - so delicious it was half eaten before the picture was taken!
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Devon Flats
These delicious creamy biscuits are very easy to make and are not as rich as their list of ingredients might indicate.
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Devon Porkers
A marvellous local twist to the pork loin chop
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Devonshire Clotted Cream Fudge
Make your own delicious and classic clotted cream fudge.
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Devonshire Honey Cake
Perfect with a cup of tea
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Devonshire Junket
Enjoy this seaside dessert - to "go-a-junketing" at the weekend was a special family treat.
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Devonshire Pudding
Devonshire Pudding is a traditional English recipe for a classic dessert
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Devonshire 'Squab' Pie
Delicious West Country lamb pie dish
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Devonshire vanilla ice cream and summer fruit milkshake
This is as delicious and as simple as it sounds!
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Did You Know ? The coat of arms for...
More facts about Devon
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Did You Know ?
Did you know that Devon is named after the ancient Celtic tribe the Dumnonii.....
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Did You know ? "Agatha Christie"...
Torquay-born Agatha Christie is the world's most prolific author. One billion of her novels have been sold in English and a further billion printed in 4 different languages.
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Did You Know ? About the Little Book Of Devon
The Little Book of Devon is a colourful, fact filled book about another much loved Westcountry county. From Braunton Burrows to Burgh Island, Dartmoor to the Dittisham Plum; a delightful, informative, bite-sized book about one of Britain’s largest and much loved counties.
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Did you know ? County of Devon's place in England...
Devon is the 4th largest county in England and has the 11th largest population. Devon is the only English county to have a separate north and south coastline, a total stretch of 250 miles/ 400 kms and the county is home to more thatched cottages than anywhere else in Great Britain.
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Did You Know ? Devon County Council spends...
Devon County Council spends £5 million a year looking after roads affected by the wintry weather (a chilling amount of money).
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Did You Know ? Number of visitors to the English Riviera...
3.7 million people visit the English Riviera each year. Those that stay in one of the area's 45,000 tourist beds are part of an annual sleepover of nearly 5 million nights (that's a lot of beds to make!)
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Did You Know ? Population of Devon...
Between 1991 and 2001, Devon's population increased by 9%. That decade, it was the fastest growing population in England. Since 2001, it's estimated a further 75,000 people have moved in, that's over 8,600 incomers a year. (Little Book Of Devon)
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Did You Know ? The name of Tunnel Inns
Tunnel inns are named as such because to get inside you have to pass through a tunnel. In times gone by, visiting drovers would use the passage to heard their stock (they also heard the beer was good). With thanks to The Little Book Of Devon
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Did You Know ? Wrigleys...
The UK The UK headquarters for Wrigley’s chewing gum has been based in Plymouth for 40 years. 25% of the chewing gum manufactured in Devon is exported all over the world.
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Events
There is lots going on in Devon. Check out our What's On section for a full calendar of great events.
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Exeter
Information & Local Events
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Exeter - Esso Service Station
Fore Street, Exeter
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Exeter Park and Ride - Honiton Road
Honiton Road, Exeter Park and Ride to Paris Street, City Centre
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Exeter Park and Ride - Matford
Matford, Exeter Park and Ride to South Street, City Centre
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Exeter Park and Ride - Sowton
Sowton, Exeter Park and Ride to Paris Street, City Centre
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Exeter Police enquiry office
Devon & Cornwall Police
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Exeter Pudding
A traditional sponge and raisin pudding from Exeter, in Devon
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Exmouth
Information & Local Events
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Gallery Entry Terms & Conditions
Terms and conditions for submitting photos to the App for Devon Gallery.
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Gingerbread
Special sweetmeats, gingerbread and spiced ale were traditionally served at Widecombe Fair, probably the most famous of Westcountry fairs, held on the second Tuesday of September.
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