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Choosing a secondary school - Devon based online headteacher says parents deserve more choice

As the deadline for selecting secondary school places draws near, the head teacher at a new online school, believes families deserve greater choice.

Devon based Lisa Boorman of Queen’s Online School thinks many children do not thrive in crowded classrooms and could achieve more in smaller, more flexible settings.

“Why don’t we offer, at the point where parents are choosing a...

Acoustic Fabric Panels: Bringing Fabric Walls Down to Sound Solutions

More and more, today's interior design and architecture are seeing a demand for the balance of form and function. Open-plan offices, minimal living spaces, and business spaces are peppered with clean, reflective surfaces in the form of glass, concrete, and metal. Appealing visually, the applications of these materials can create severe acoustic challenges. Sound easily bounces off hard...

Spooktacular seasonal trail with the Devon donkeys

This October, there’s a party at The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth and everyone’s invited.

As the golden colours of autumn fill the landscape, the Sidmouth sanctuary is the ideal family day out and the perfect way to explore the surrounding countryside and meet some of the sanctuary residents, including adoption donkey Drizzle who celebrates her birthday on 31 October.

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Looking for Thrill and Luxury? Try the Ultimate Desert Safari Dubai Tour

If you are looking for the correct mixture of adventure, culture, and breathtaking scenes, then a quad bike ride is an experience that you cannot forget.

Golden Dunes of desert are not just a landscape - they are an adventure playground that is waiting for discovery. Whether you are an adrenaline seeker or a curious traveler, this thrilling desert campaign promises memories that will...

Used Stamp appeal in aid of the Guide Dogs for the Blind

I am appealing for used postage stamps which help me raise funds which I then donate to the Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Recycling used postage stamps is such an easy way to raise money for the charity and I am always in need of all types of postage stamps, including British, Foreign and Christmas stamps.

If you are able to help I would be grateful if you could cut the stamps...

Festive hamper project returns to bring cheer to young people in care across Devon

As the festive season approaches, Open Up , the official charity of Devon Partnership NHS Trust , is preparing its much-loved Christmas Hamper Project and is calling on people across the county to get involved.

Run in partnership with Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD), the project brings comfort, connection and festive cheer to young people in care and care leavers across Devon...

How Inclusive Support Transforms the Recovery Journey

Recovery looks different for everyone. Each person brings a mix of experiences, beliefs, and personal challenges that shape the path forward. When support is inclusive, people feel seen rather than managed. They get to rebuild trust in themselves and others. Recovery becomes a shared process instead of an isolated effort.

Inclusive support in addiction recovery isn’t a specialised...

October is Wills Month – Leave a lifesaving legacy with Devon Air Ambulance

This October, Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) is inviting supporters to consider leaving a gift in their Will to help safeguard the future of its lifesaving service for generations to come.

One in three of DAA’s missions are funded by Gifts in Wills, a remarkable contribution that enabled 819 specialist responses in 2024 alone. These generous legacies ensure that expert critical care...

Salcombe Gin School Celebrates Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Award

Salcombe Gin School has been recognised in Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2025, placing it among the Top 10% of ‘Things to Do’ worldwide. The world’s largest travel guidance platform, Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards are based on genuine feedback from anyone who has visited and left a first-hand review on Tripadvisor over a 12-month period.

A lesson at Salcombe...

Small School, Big Welcome: Bishop of Exeter Visits Charleton CofE Academy

Charleton CofE Academy, part of the Learning Academy Partnership, has welcomed the Rt Rev’d Dr Mike Harrison, the Bishop of Exeter, for a visit this term.

Headteacher, Hannah Ruston, gave him a tour of the school, along with Reverend Mark Neave, who is responsible for nine rural churches in the South Hams, his wife, and Ken Ball, the Bishop's appointee from St Marys Church in West...

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