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Youth Adventure Trust issues urgent call for support

Youth Adventure Trust appeals to public to help fund final 9,959 hours of summer support for vulnerable young people

With just weeks to go before the school holidays, the Youth Adventure Trust is making an urgent appeal to the public to help unlock the final 9,959 hours of outdoor...

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Bradfords Building Supplies Opens First Stand Alone Tool and Plant Hire Depot in Newton Abbot

Bradfords Building Supplies today announces the opening of its first ever standalone Tool and Plant Hire depot in Newton Abbot, Devon. Bradfords has been serving customers from over 45 branches across the Southwest since 1770 and now brings its renowned hire service to a dedicated depot for the first time.

The new depot will offer trade and contractor customers a bigger, better and...

Devon HGV Driver Who Lost Leg Following Workplace Injury Shares Journey of Recovery to Inspire Others

Union member highlights the importance of workplace protections and support networks.

A Cullompton-based HGV driver who lost his lower left leg in a workplace incident is sharing his story to inspire others and highlight the importance of strong support networks, especially family, alongside union membership and workplace safety.

Mr Mark Sowden, 56, from Willand, Devon, was...

From Devon With Love: Villages in Action Brings Bold Double-Bill of New Performance to Buckfastleigh and Totnes Fringe Festival

This July, Villages in Action presents two vibrant evenings of early-stage performance as part of its acclaimed artist development programme, From Devon With Love . The first of two Summer Scratch events takes place on Thursday 10th July at the Moor Imagination Collective in Buckfastleigh . Centred around dance, spoken word and poetry, this evening showcases a powerful mix of physicality and...

Army veteran wins British Forces in Business Award thanks to life-changing PTSD treatment

A Plymouth Army veteran who created a thriving business using art skills she learned during treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), from veterans’ mental health charity Combat Stress, has won a national business award.

Clare Hearl, 46, won ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ in the British Forces in Business Awards 2025, on Thursday 26 June. The awards seek to recognise and...

‘Exciting’ New Interactive Children’s Zones to Open in Exeter Libraries

Libraries Unlimited South West, a charity that provides community libraries across Devon and Torbay, were delighted to receive a donation of £9,531 from the Morrisons Foundation. The funding from the charitable arm of the supermarket has covered the costs of creating two innovative 'sensory zones' at their library in Exeter, one for children aged 0-7, the other for 8-12 year olds. Rachel...

25-year-old on a mission to screen one million children for dyslexia, after own experience left him feeling stupid

Twenty-five-year-old Jamie Wace is on a mission to screen one million children across the UK for dyslexia, after his own experience of the learning difficulty made him feel stupid and like the black sheep of the family.

Sadly, 1.2 million children are predicted to suffer from dyslexia, equating to, on average, two to three children per classroom. According to The Public Policy...

Plymouth Hospital salutes Veterans with care and commitment on Armed Forces Day

Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth joined the city’s Armed Forces Day celebrations at the weekend, reaffirming its commitment to providing dedicated care for veterans, service personnel and their families.

Staff from the hospital spent the day speaking with former patients and potential new ones, listening to stories of recovery and explaining services available to the Armed...

East Devon District Council Launches Ambitious Tree, Hedge and Woodland Strategy in Response to the Nature Emergency

East Devon District Council (EDDC) has launched a comprehensive Tree, Hedge, and Woodland Strategy (THAWS), setting bold targets to expand tree cover, enhance biodiversity, and strengthen the district’s natural landscape. This strategy reaffirms EDDC’s commitment to tackling the Nature Emergency declared in 2023, ensuring a greener, healthier environment for future generations.

East...

Dedicated officers and staff recognised at special Plymouth awards ceremony

Congratulations to all those Plymouth officers and staff who received much deserved recognition at a special awards ceremony in the city.

The group are celebrated for their bravery and dedication to the communities of Devon and Cornwall. Worthy winners received thanks from Plymouth Police Commander Scott Bradley and enjoyed the celebratory afternoon along with their family and...

Allison Homes supports Pride events in Devon with £500 donation

In honour of Pride Month (June), regional housebuilder Allison Homes donated £500 to Devon-based charity Sunrise Diversity for the third year in a row, helping them to host both Bideford Pride and Barnstaple Diversity Festival and Pride.

Sunrise Diversity celebrates diversity, promotes equality and social inclusion, and challenges discrimination in North Devon, to ensure individuals...

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