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South Devon College Fisher Apprenticeship is officially launched

It’s all hands on deck as the South Devon College Fisher Apprenticeship is officially cast off.

More than 150 people applied for the ground-breaking apprenticeship, competing for 14 apprenticeship vacancies open to those that could prove they have what it takes for life on the sea.

Working alongside employers from across the south coast the apprentices will study at...

Bellway launches scheme to offer buyers in Devon up to £18,000 towards their mortgage

House buyers could save up to £18,000 when purchasing a new-build home thanks to an incentive scheme launched by Bellway.

The national housebuilder is running a mortgage contribution campaign, which aims to help potential buyers secure their dream home, from Friday 8 September until Thursday 30 November 2023.

Available on selected plots at developments across England, Scotland...

6 reasons to live on the Devonshire coastline

Are you making plans to relocate? England’s coastline has become an ever-popular choice thanks to the flexibility of remote working and coastal towns coming out on top as the happiest places to live.

The country of Devon in the south is famed for its spectacular coastline which, as well as making for a great holiday destination, is a fantastic place to be based full-time. Check out...

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Lifeworks Soaring Hearts: Skydiving for a Sensory Room

Three remarkable Lifeworks staff members from our Torquay Adult Learning Disability residential home, Sesame , along with a dedicated parent, embarked on an awe-inspiring journey to raise funds for a cause close to their hearts—a new sensory room. Their adventure took them to the skies, where they soared like never before at SkyDive Buzz

Meet Joanne, Stacey, and Chacko, the...

4 Things to Look Out for When House Hunting

Moving into a new house can be an overwhelming process.

Whilst factors like the size of the property and a secure neighbourhood are generally important, there are other important factors that you need to consider before you settle on a house.

If you are struggling with what to consider when purchasing a home, relax! It is a relatively straightforward task. Here's a list of...

webop: E-Learning Revolutionizes Medical Studies

webop: E-Learning Revolutionizes Medical Studies

Traditional teaching aids designed to prepare medical students and surgeons for their practice often encounter limitations in integrating theoretical knowledge with practical application. The "webop concept”, developed by visionary experts from Germany, presents a solution to this challenge and could pave the way for a new era in...

Revealed: Over half of homes in the South West have an EPC rating of 'D' or below

In the South West, 59% of homes have an EPC rating of D - G, meaning owners and landlords would have to spend up to £31k to improve it to the pending government requirements.

Data summary:

  • With 64% of all homes being between D - G on their EPC rating, Yorkshire and the Humber has the least energy-efficient homes in the country.

  • London has the

  • ...

Plymouth artist offers his condiments of the season with charity Christmas design

Plymouth artist and former soldier Kevin Preston – best known for his mural of fellow veteran Mark Ormrod, in Western Park Road – has created a Christmas T-shirt to be sold in aid of Help for Heroes, a charity which, he says, is ‘dear to my heart’.

Kevin, 59, who served in the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards, has created a design titled ‘Seasoned Greetings’. It features characters...

Local politicians praise newly opened special school transforming the lives of Devon children with SEMH

To celebrate the opening of a new, custom-built school in Okehampton, Mel Stride, MP for Central Devon and Percy Prowse, Chairperson of Devon County Council, paid a visit to the school to learn about the school’s transformative approach to raising the aspirations of children with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.

The Promise School, part of Dartmoor Multi Academy...

Cranbrook manager completes the biggest half marathon in the world

A co-operative store manager braved the scorching heat to complete the Great North Run to raise money for a charity close to his and his wife's heart - the Miscarriage Association.

On Sunday 10 September, Paul Richards, from Taunton, completed the 13.1-mile run in just three hours.

Paul's motivation for taking part in the run comes from a desire to give back to the charity...

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