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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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Parents helped by innovative baby development course

Building Babies’ Brains course co-ordinators came together to look back at success of programme that’s helped parents and carers give under-twos in Devon the best start in life

Community champion volunteers from across Devon came together at Exeter Golf Club on Wednesday (26 April) to celebrate a ground-breaking course they’ve been successfully delivering in the county for over four years....

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Lifeworks Training Autism Reality Experience

Lifeworks staff experience immersive autism reality

Occasionally we experience something special that will remain with us for a very, very long time and aid us throughout our lives. That’s what the newest team members at Lifeworks Robins , alongside some of their colleagues from Lifeworks College , have experienced recently when they attended training on the Autism Bus.

The Autism Reality Experience , run by Training2Care UK Ltd , is a...

How to spend a stress-free weekend in London

London is one of the most exciting and bustling cities in the world. It's a melting pot of cultures, history, and modernity that never sleeps. However, for many visitors, the city's fast pace and crowds can be overwhelming, leaving them feeling stressed and exhausted. If you're planning a weekend trip to London, you'll want to make sure you have a stress-free experience. In this article, we'...

Be part of the Nation's "Big Help Out" and lend a hand to Devon Air Ambulance

Join the whole nation commemorating the King’s Coronation by taking part in ‘The Big Help Out’ at a Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) charity shop near you!

The Big Help Out offers a chance for everyone to experience volunteering in their local area. On Monday 8th May- Saturday 13thMay the DAA charity shops will be hosting an open week, where they are inviting willing volunteers to come...

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Cost of living crisis: more students to stay at home

For many young people going away to university is a rite of passage but with the cost of living crisis some are choosing to stay local.

South Devon College student Charlie Groves says he was shocked when he realised the cost of accommodation. The 19 year old from Torquay has decided to stay living with his parents when he progresses from school next year to university. He’s planning on...

Aldi donates 6,520 meals to good causes in Devon over Easter holidays

Aldi donated 6,520 meals to local good causes in Devon to help people in need over the Easter school holidays.

The supermarket’s stores across the UK have paired up with local charities, community groups and foodbanks through its partnership with community giving platform Neighbourly.

More than 550,000 meals were donated throughout the UK, with almost 2,000 UK causes...

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Buying a Second Home Abroad –Tips and Advice for Those in Cheltenham

For many people, living the dream means being able to purchase a second home abroad that they can escape to whenever possible. It may be a sun destination so that they can enjoy beautiful warm temperatures year-round, or maybe their dream is to purchase property in an exotic or exciting destination that is unlike anything they’re used to. If this sounds like you, there are some helpful tips...

Shoddy Theatre presents: A Shoddy Detective and the Art Of Deception

Following its hit run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Shoddy Theatre are taking slapstick comedy A Shoddy Detective And The Art Of Deception on a UK Tour.

A bumbling detective is called upon to uncover the mystery of a priceless stolen painting, but when he cannot solve it himself he is forced to enlist the help of an old nemesis. Together, the pair must interrogate the many...

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KPMG UK names PCiP as Plymouth charity partner

KPMG UK’s Plymouth office is pleased to announce that it will be supporting Promoting Children in Plymouth (PCiP) as its local charity partner.

The partnership will allow staff to take part in activities, such as a sponsored half marathon and reading for children via a virtual platform, with the aim of supporting children in the area to achieve their true potential.

In March...

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Dead Man’s Fingers and Spring Classic Festival Unite

Dead Man’s Fingers announces partnership with Spring Classic festival this summer

Dead Man’s Fingers will be down at the coast this summer for a celebration of live music, surf and ride culture, at Spring Classic Festival in Devon from 1st to 4th June.

Dead Man’s Fingers was born on the Cornish coast in the Rum & Crab Shack in St. Ives nearly a decade ago and ever since then, it...

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