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Former Plymouth School Leader Martin Brook Shortlisted for National Lifetime Achievement Award

Lipson Co-operative Academ y, part of the Ted Wragg Trust , is proud to announce that former headteacher Martin Brook has been shortlisted for the Lifetime Achievement Award in the prestigious Pearson National Teaching Awards 2026.

This national recognition celebrates Martin’s...

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The Importance of Budgeting: Money Tips to Help You Pay Off Debt

In today’s fast-paced world, where credit cards and loans are so easily accessible, many individuals find themselves burdened with debt. Being in debt can have a detrimental impact on your financial well-being, restricting financial freedom and causing severe stress. However, there is a powerful tool that can help you regain control of your finances and pave the way to debt repayment:...

The Rise of Vacation Rentals: A Win-Win for Devon Tourism

Welcome to Devon, a land of breathtaking coastlines, rolling countryside, and charming villages that evoke a sense of timeless beauty. Whether you're exploring the rugged moors or basking on sandy shores, Devon is a haven for travelers seeking diverse experiences. Today, we embark on a journey to explore how the rise of vacation rentals has become a true win-win for Devon's tourism,...

Charity brings military teenagers ‘all together’ in Devon for forces club

Military teenagers who have parents serving in the British Armed Forces were brought together in Devon this weekend by the charity Little Troopers.

The residential break at Barton Hall, near Torquay, was part of the charity’s ‘All Together’ deployment club to support young people while their military parents are deployed overseas or due to deploy soon. Teenagers from all three...

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Flexible period home in exclusive rural community

Robert Williams, the Experts in Property estate agency on Southernhay West in Exeter, is thrilled to offer to the market a substantial wing of a former farmhouse incorporating a converted barn annexe with a total of six bedrooms, just outside the pretty Exe Valley village of Rewe.

With views over the surrounding Devon countryside, the stunning period farmhouse sits adjacent to a...

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Counting down the days to the North Devon Show

It’s very nearly time for one of the most popular outdoor events of the year. The North Devon Show will return to the familiar surroundings of Barton Farm, Umberleigh on Wednesday 2nd August.

This year’s Show features a spectacular line up of entertainment, including the breath-taking skills of the Squibb motocross stunt show and Jonathan Marshall’s stunning display of horsemanship...

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Multi-sensory rave experience Foreverland to arrive in Torquay with 'Dopamine Dreams' tour

The nation's most stimulating and immersive party returns to The Foundry for key stop on its 22-date UK tour.

The multi-sensory rave experience, Foreverland, will return by popular demand to The Foundry in Torquay on Friday 20th October with its all-new Dopamine Dreams tour. Fresh off the back of three sold-out shows at the world-famous Printworks London, Foreverland is on the road, taking...

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Why Quartz is the Best Choice for Worktops in Kent

Whether renovating your kitchen or building from scratch, choosing the right worktop can dramatically impact your kitchen's functionality and aesthetics. With numerous materials on the market, why do we believe quartz is the best choice, particularly for homes in Kent? Let's dig deeper into this attractive, durable, and versatile material and how it stands out.

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Beavertown Brewery has announced the launch of ‘Oil Your Neck’, sunscreen targeting beer drinkers across the UK this Summer

There’s no getting around it. We love the giant ball of blazing gas in the sky. We really do. The second we see it, our brain tells our body to run to the nearest beer garden, stand with a cold beer in our hand, and say sentences like: “Well, this is the life”, or “It’s like being in Spain”, or “the Sun’s hot today”. However, when it comes to protecting ourselves from that same cosmic heat...

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Devon Vineyard Wins Three Trophies at the WineGB Awards 2023

South Devon-based vineyard Sandridge Barton, the home of Sharpham Wine, has once again demonstrated its excellence in winemaking by securing three coveted trophies at the nationally recognised WineGB Awards 2023, solidifying its position as a leading English wine producer.

Sandridge Barton’s remarkable achievements were recognised at the WineGB Awards 2023, also known as the Wines of...

Tipton St John Primary School rebuild given priority status

Tipton St John Primary School has been given ‘Group 1’ status as part of the Department for Education’s School Rebuilding Programme following Simon Jupp MP’s campaign to relocate the school to a safer site.

Working with the Department for Education, Diocese of Exeter, Devon County Council and the local school leadership team, the East Devon MP has called for a new school to be built...

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