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Ollie Lee has secured an engineering apprenticeship

South Devon College T Level student secures engineering apprenticeship

As many young people head off to university in the next couple of weeks, apprenticeships remain a popular option.

Government figures for the last academic year show apprenticeship starts increased by 8.8% to 308,770 compared to 284,190 reported the previous year.

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Nurses Evelina and Juna champion the importance of their profession

Ophthalmology nurses in Plymouth are celebrating the life-changing differences being made to local people and their communities by those in their profession.

On International Nurses Day (12 May) Evelina Pacurariu and Junalyn Gabol, Registered Nurses at Newmedica Plymouth, spoke about the pride they feel for the contributions made by the men and women who work in specialised settings...

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Exmouth man raises over £28K for Exmouth charity

Olly Westray (44) from Exmouth has completed a gruelling 100K (62 miles) run, the equivalent of 2.3 marathons, to raise funds for Charlie’s Beach School, a local charity founded in memory of Exmouth-schoolboy, Charlie Duignan, who sadly passed away in January 2024 from a brain tumour. He was just eight years old.

Olly started his challenge in Dartmouth just after 6.00am on 10th May...

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Stagecoach South West confirms timetables changes

Local bus operator Stagecoach South West announces further simplification and a number of enhancements to the Torbay local bus network, from 25 May 2025. Working in partnership with Torbay Council and funded by the Bus Service Improvement Plan funding from the Department for Transport, customers in Torbay will benefit from more frequent bus services.

Service 95 in Exmouth doubles in...

Antonio Pichillá Quiacaín: Umbilical Cord, Elizabeth Xi Bauer Gallery, 20th June – 2nd August 2025

Elizabeth Xi Bauer is proud to announce Umbilical Cord , a new solo exhibition by Antonio Pichillá Quiacaín , running from 20th June to 2nd August 2025 at the gallery's Exmouth Market space. This exhibition marks an exciting milestone in Pichillá’s ongoing exploration of Maya heritage, cultural resistance, and the intricate relationships between Indigenous traditions and contemporary art...

Over 800 clubs signed up to get 20,000 people playing bowls across the nation

Bowls’ Big Weekend is returning for its fifth year and is set to be the biggest yet with a record-breaking 800+ clubs signed up to take part, including 28 clubs in Devon.

Taking place from May 23 – 26, the annual national event is designed to introduce more people to the sport of bowls, with clubs nationwide opening their doors for the bank holiday weekend, offering free taster...

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Pupils from St Budeaux CE Primary Academy sang wartime songs with residents at Butterfly Lodge

VE Day celebrations at Butterfly Lodge

Residents at Plymouth dementia care home Butterfly Lodge were delighted by a “very well-rehearsed” performance by pupils from their local primary school of favourite war-time songs, in preparation for their VE Day celebrations.

Years 5 and 6 from St Budeaux CE Primary Academy entertained residents with their renditions of We’ll Meet Again , White Cliffs of Dover and Run Rabbit Run ....

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Transformation of Paignton Picture House Begins, backed by Torbay Council

The long-anticipated transformation of the historic Paignton Picture House is now underway, marking a major milestone in reimagining one of the UK’s most cherished cinemas for the 21st century. This ambitious redevelopment has been made possible with support from Torbay Council, alongside generous contributions from Arts Council England, the Colwinston Trust, Historic England, The Pilgrim...

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67% of Devon Parents Left in the Dark About SEND Support – The Fidget Project Hits the Road to Help

A shocking new survey has revealed that nearly seven in ten parents of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Devon don’t know what support exists in their area.

As families struggle in silence, The F i d g e t Project has launched a crowdfunder to deliver urgent, specialist support directly to children and families via support sessions offered in the...

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100k run to raise funds for Exmouth charity Charlie’s Beach School

On Saturday 10th May, Exmouth-based, Olly Westray (44) will be running 100K (62 miles), the equivalent of 2.3 marathons, to raise funds for Charlie’s Beach School, a local charity founded in memory of Exmouth-schoolboy, Charlie Duignan, who sadly passed away in January 2024 from a brain tumour. He was just eight years old.

Olly will start his challenge at 6.00am at Dartmouth and will...

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High fire risk: advice issued for Dartmoor this weekend

With the Fire Severity Index showing elevated levels of fire risk for Dartmoor in the days ahead, urgent safety advice has been issued to people planning a visit.

The index, which assesses how severe a fire could become if one were to start, currently shows a ‘high risk’ for Dartmoor tomorrow (Friday, 9 May), rising to ‘very high’ on Saturday (10 May), with large swathes of the moor...

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