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Odd socks day is part of Anti-Bullying Week

Children bullied at school feel safer learning from home says Devon based headteacher of online school as Anti-Bullying Week approaches

Twenty three percent of schoolchildren are frequently bullied according to a survey conducted by the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA).

But bullying doesn’t stop at the school gate, says Lisa Boorman, headteacher of Queen’s Online School, who is seeing an increase in Year 7 to 11 pupils...

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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...

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...

Harbour Hotel Salcombe Recognised in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards

Harbour Hotels is delighted to announce that Harbour Hotel Salcombe has once again been voted among the ‘Top Hotels in the UK’ in Condé Nast Traveller’s prestigious annual Readers’ Choice Awards – marking the hotel’s third consecutive year of recognition. This accolade underscores the hotel’s continued commitment to exceptional service, destination dining, and unforgettable coastal...

Devon’s Food and Drink Stars Shine at the 2025 Food Drink Devon Awards

Devon’s vibrant food and drink scene took centre stage on Monday 6th October as the 14th annual Food Drink Devon Awards shone a spotlight on the county’s finest. From award-winning producers and passionate hospitality businesses to specialist retailers, 470 guests gathered at Sandy Park, home of the Exeter Chiefs, to celebrate the very best of Devon’s thriving culinary community. During the...

Critically acclaimed comedy the last laugh written and directed by Paul Hendy

Following a successful West End run, New York season and UK tour, producers Jamie Wilson Productions and Emily Wood for Evolution Productions are delighted to announce that the critically acclaimed comedy The Last Laugh will return for a UK and Ireland tour in 2026, coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth from 05 – 09 May 2025. Tickets will be on sale soon.

The Last Laugh features Britain’s...

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