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Arts University Plymouth Interior and Textile Design Students Transform Plymouth-based Women’s Centre

First-year BA (Hons) Interior and Textile Design students from Arts University Plymouth have provided a stunning interior makeover for Trevi’s Sunflower Women’s Centre. This initiative was part of a live brief designed to give students real-world experience and regular opportunities to engage professionally with external organisations.

42 students contributed to the success of this...

Come and ‘Shell-ebrate’ the summer with A la Ronde’s summer festival

A la Ronde is hosting a five day ‘Summer Festival’ to celebrate the culmination of its two year-long project: ‘A la Ronde: Conserving the Past, Creating the Future’. This five-day festival will run from Tuesday 16 July to Saturday 20 July 2024.

Visitors can see A la Ronde in an exciting new light, with special offers such as:

  • Shell crafting workshops and talks
  • ...

Devon Air Ambulance take part in what3words summer campaign

• Devon Air Ambulance, along with other UK emergency services are recommending the free what3words app that can provide callers with their exact location

• This summer 90% of Brits are looking to enjoy outdoor activities, and almost half (47%) are planning to visit new areas of the UK, but many wouldn’t feel confident describing specific locations, causing issues in emergency...

Local cops connect with children in Torquay

In an effort to connect with some of the youngest people in the community, Devon & Cornwall Police recently welcomed members of Marldon Scout Club to Torquay Police Station.

The children, aged 6-10 years old from the local Beavers and Cub group, were given a behind the scenes look at the daily work that takes place across the station. They had the opportunity to look at an...

Celebrating 20 years of the Rowcroft Lottery – a winning streak for South Devon

Rowcroft Hospice is thrilled to announce the 20th anniversary of the Rowcroft Lottery, a milestone that marks two decades of community support and generosity. Since its inception in 2004, the Rowcroft Lottery has created over 33,000 prize winners, including over 1,000 winners of the £1,000 prize, and has raised enough funds to support thecharity’s entire Hospice at Home service for nine years...

Plympton Academy's outstanding performance at London theatre given 5-star review

Plympton Academy students have reached an extraordinary milestone by receiving a highly acclaimed 5-star review for their recent performance of "The Periodicals" at the Dorfman Theatre in London.

This remarkable achievement came as part of the National Theatre Connections Festival. This journey began last summer when Plympton Academy was first selected to perform at the National...

Strategy for economic growth approved in East Devon

A new Economic Development Strategy has been approved by East Devon District Council’s Cabinet at a meeting held yesterday (Wednesday 10th July).

The Strategy was created to address the most important challenges facing East Devon’s economy highlighted in the findings of a Local Economic Review in 2023. The work builds on economic evidence, including newly published Census data,...

Ashburton Motors Isuzu lights up Devon County Show 2024

The Devon County Show 2024 saw a jam-packed agenda at local Isuzu dealer, Ashburton Motor Work’s stand. Its latest partnership with DevonAir Radio, and sponsorship of the event’s Show Jumping competition typified an activity-laden three days in May for the Pick-Up Professionals.

Additionally, the dealer showcased its latest partnership with Devon Air Radio with a striking D-Max DL40...

A Taste of Greece in Devon: Discovering Greek Culture and Cuisine

If you’re looking to experience the flavours and traditions of Greece without leaving Devon, you’re in luck. This beautiful county offers a variety of ways to immerse yourself in Greek culture, from dining at authentic Greek restaurants to participating in vibrant community activities. Here’s how you can enjoy a little slice of Greece in Devon.

Explore Greek Orthodox Churches

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Trust leaders call on new government to support MAT financial sustainability, as IMP Software's MAT CFO Insights Survey is published

Multi-academy trust (MAT) finance leaders have called on the new Labour government to provide multi-year funding settlements, increased budgets to support rising costs and staff pay awards, and higher and fairer funding for SEND provisions to adequately support pupils with special needs.

These are among the key asks from 101 respondents to the MAT CFO Insights Survey, devised by IMP...

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