Lifestyle

Parish Council grant provides new home for Westbank’s Community Larder in Exminster

Exminster’s Community Larder, provided by local health and wellbeing charity Westbank Community Health and Care, has a new weatherproof home thanks to a £200 grant from Exminster Parish Council. The money has enabled Westbank to purchase a waterproof unit to house a Community Larder that’s open 24/7 next to Exminster Methodist Church.

To mark the official opening of the facility, the...

Fawlty Towers - The Play checks in and breaks records at the Princess Theatre!

The Princess Theatre, Torquay is proud to announce that Fawlty Towers - The Play has delivered one of the most remarkable weeks in our venue's history, breaking multiple records and writing a new chapter in the story of one of Britain's best-loved comedies.

The production ran from 14–18 April 2026, with the show's writer and creator, John Cleese, personally opening the production on...

New Garden Hot Tub Rooms Arrive at The Manor & Ashbury Resorts, Devon

Garden hot tubs rooms and a new-look restaurant have launched this Spring at The Manor & Ashbury Resorts , in Devon, following its recent acquisition by Evergreen Escapes Group .

These are the first projects to complete within a comprehensive multi-year refurbishment programme that will significantly enhance the guest experience across the resorts while maintaining the core ‘sport...

Christow Primary Headteacher Recognised in National Teaching Awards

Amy Yeo, the headteacher at Christow Primary School, part of Education South West , has been awarded Bronze Winner status in the The Award for Headteacher of the Year in a Primary School category of the Pearson Awards.

The awards, founded in 1998 by Lord Puttnam, celebrate excellence in education and highlight the vital role teachers and schools play in shaping future generations....

Brittany Ferries sets sail for 2027

Ferry operator Brittany Ferries today launches its latest timetables for sailings to France and Spain, for travel up until November 2027. Holidaymakers can now plan French and Spanish holidays and breaks this winter, as well as into next spring, summer and autumn.

The newly-published timetable covers 12 months of ferry services from 2nd November 2026 to 7th November 2027. Overall, in...

New Initiative Speeds Up Eye Care and Minimises Travel for Devon Patients

A new service launching across Devon is set to transform how local opticians access specialist advice, helping to improve patient care, reduce unnecessary hospital referrals and support communities across the county.

Devon Eyes has introduced its Advice & Guidance service, designed to give community opticians quick, direct access to consultant ophthalmologists when they need...

Copperhead and Powderkeg named Champions of the South West Indie Beer Awards 2026

Copperhead Ales and Powderkeg brewery have taken home the top two awards at the Indie Beer Awards South West, which took place yesterday at the MaltingsFest beer festival in Newton Abbot.

It was Copperhead Ales' 'Black Flamingo', a big, bold Imperial Stout at a hefty 8.2% ABV that wowed the judges in the cask beer awards with flavours of rich chocolate and black coffee. Described by...

REVIEW: CLUBNIGHT biza Anthems makes a magical debut in Torquay

A packed night at Arena Torquay on 28 March 2026 saw CLUBNIGHT Ibiza Anthems deliver a vibrant celebration of classic dance music to the heart of Torbay.

The launch event drew a diverse crowd of all ages, by a shared love of old-school Ibiza sounds. South Devon DJs Luna V, CA15LEY, B@SSFAITH and DJ Stride kept the energy high, guiding clubbers through more than four decades of...

Transition from Hospital to Home Care: Why a Private Nurse is Important

Leaving hospital after surgery or a medical procedure is often a moment of relief—but it can also bring uncertainty. While hospitals provide structured, round-the-clock care, returning home means taking on more responsibility for recovery. In the UK, where healthcare systems like the NHS provide excellent acute treatment, the transition from hospital to home can still feel like a significant...

Lympstone Manor Announces Celebration of Speed 2026

The annual and much anticipated festival Celebration of Speed returns to Lympstone Manor on Wednesday 8 July 2026; sponsored by Dolcetti. This year brings a spectacular day of world-class cars, bike displays and virtual F1 experiences hosted by Ant Anstead, Jenson Button, Aaron Shelby and Jennie Gow & Rob Smedley. The event is complemented by excellent food from Michael Caines MBE and...

advert, hotel room, hotel front and beach in Icmeler, turkey
Family Law Company - Specialists have an advantage, the same is true in family law.