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RAW named PR Agency of the Year at Roxhill Media Awards 2026

Specialist food and drink PR agency RAW has been named ‘PR Agency of the Year’ at the 2026 Roxhill Media Awards, following a rigorous judging process led by senior national journalists.

Founded in 2011 and based in Devon, RAW is celebrating 15 years in business this year. The judges of...

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Visionary Victorian Knightshayes architect brought to life in illuminated walking theatre

This weekend an illuminated play will bring the architect of Knightshayes, William Burges, to life on an evening walk around the formal gardens.

Over three evenings from 11-13 November, the play will transport audiences into the renowned architect’s imagination, bringing his influences to life and transforming the gardens at Knightshayes into an enthralling dreamscape.

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Tips for academic writing

Most students believe they can correlate their studies, lectures, and tutorials with critical reasoning and analysis, but they lack writing skills. Writing is inherently at the heart of all academic examinations. Most grad students need to portray their understanding of the teachings in a simplistic yet effective literary style. Complex subjects require higher-level language skills, research...

Friends take on 70 mile run in aid of Derriford Oncology Ward

Liam Brett and his friends Ryan and Adam Frame have raised a staggering £16,503 for Plymouth Hospitals Charity. The money will be donated to Brent Ward, an Oncology Ward at Derriford Hospital.

Liam’s late fiancé, Tash, sadly lost her life to breast cancer five years ago and Liam says he wanted to do something to say thank you to the ward for the care they provided.

“Tash was...

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Primary school teacher required in North Devon

Class People have an exciting opportunity to work in a primary school in North Devon.

The role is a maternity cover starting after October half term, initially running until Christmas.

About the role:

It is for a Year 3 Class with full teaching responsibilities. Planning and PPA time will be given.

Full-time; with opportunities for swift progression for any...

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Meningitis Now Ribbon Appeal launches

A HEARTBROKEN FAMILY who lost their youngest daughter to deadly meningitis have launched a national charity’s Christmas Ribbon Appeal.

Eilidh Neave, from Kinross in Scotland, was just 8 when she became ill and died from meningitis whilst on a family holiday in France in July 2019.

Now her parents Ann Marie and Stuart, and sister Zoë, are supporting charity Meningitis Now’s...

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David Suchet comes to Devon

David Suchet comes to the Princess Theatre, Torquay on Tuesday 23 November for a strictly limited engagement.

Sir David Suchet makes his eagerly awaited return to UK stages in POIROT AND MORE, A RETROSPECTIVE this autumn, following a successful tour of Australia and New Zealand in early 2020. David will retrace his steps as a young actor, visiting more than 20 theatres across the UK...

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New South Brent special school site fully open

The Outdoors Group’s newest special school is now ready to move forward to full capacity providing special needs provision to children in South Devon.

The new location on the edge of Dartmoor has dotted the i's and crossed the t's with the change of site use agreed, and improvements made to access.

As with the other two special schools run by the group in Shillingford and...

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Former soldier diagnosed with a brain tumour star jumping to help find a cure

An army veteran from Devon is preparing to jump his way back to fitness when he takes part in a brand-new fundraiser for Brain Tumour Research .

Dad-of-two Dan Mason , of Ivybridge, has signed up to take part in the charity’s 100 Star Jumps a Day in November challenge, inspired by his own experience of being diagnosed with a rare and inoperable brain tumour.

The 36-year-old...

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Why energy metres may save your business thousands

Every penny counts in business, and for that reason, it is necessary to keep on top of energy bills and how much it costs your business per month or quarter. Whether your business is small or large, business owners can make significant savings per year by reducing their energy bills while also playing their part in reducing their carbon footprint.

Smart meters are the newest...

Christmas bookings on another level at popular Plymouth restaurant

Bookings for this year’s festivities have hit an all-time high at a Plymouth-based restaurant as guests start to plan Christmas get-togethers with friends and family.

Having missed out on celebrating in full during the 2020 festivities, it seems that guests from across Devon are now looking to make up for lost time at the restaurant that was created by famed chef Marco Pierre White....

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