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Cosy Club Plymouth launches Cosy Christmas Community Champion initiative

Do you know someone remarkable? Someone who goes above and beyond for their community, and deserves to be celebrated and spoiled at Cosy Club this Christmas?

As Cosy Club unwraps this year’s festive menu - featuring honest, dishes that feel special without being fussy - Cosy Club Plymouth is searching for a Cosy Club Christmas Community Champion. The winner will be treated to a one-...

TUI launches new direct flights from Exeter to paradise Greek island

One of Greece's most stunning islands is set to become more accessible after TUI has announced a brand-new direct route from Exeter Airport to Kos – making it easier than ever to bag a slice of Mediterranean paradise.

The leading tourism and leisure group is launching brand-new flights from Exeter for Summer 2026, giving holidaymakers across the South of England a hassle-free way to...

Online school could be an alternative to mainstream school for many young people says Queen's Online School headteacher

Online schools should be utilised for children with special needs says Devon based headteacher following County Councils Network report

An online school headteacher is urging government and local authorities to utilise online schools for children with special education needs following a report released by the County Councils Network (CNN) today.

Lisa Boorman of Queen’s Online School says online learning is a good alternative to mainstream school and would save local authorities, who are paying for private school places...

New trustee brings decades of experience in social care leadership to Westbank Community Health and Care

The Devon-wide health and wellbeing charity, Westbank Community Health and Care, is delighted to welcome Ian Hobbs, a former social worker and social care professional, to its Board of Trustees.

After 42 years working in a range of roles within Devon County Council, Ian is bringing his considerable skills and leadership experience to the third sector. As a Trustee, he is looking...

Schoolchildren create a colourful herd to celebrate Sidmouth’s donkeys and artistic heritage

A herd of painted donkey sculptures has been drawing in visitors after taking centre stage at the South West Academy of Fine & Applied Arts (SWAc) annual exhibition in Sidmouth.

The Academy celebrates its 25th anniversary this year and as part of their annual exhibition, launched their Schools’ Donkey Project, offering children from a number of local East Devon schools the...

Home to school transport costing local authorities billions - maybe it's time for a rethink says Devon based headteacher of online school

It’s estimated that 520,000 children and young people in England get home to school transport costing local authorities £2.3 billion in 2023-24.

These figures come from a new report by the National Audit Office that shows a 70% rise since 2015-16 with councils overspending on their budgets by more than £400 million in 2023-24.

In the report the watchdog states that ‘an increase...

Dr Katy Hensby who has been selected for a new government advisory group.

South Devon College academic selected for new government advisory group

A leading academic from South Devon College has been selected for a new government expert advisory group.

Dr Katy Hensby who is Senior Head of Faculty, Professional and Community Education, is one of 13 experts handpicked by the Department for Education to help reform further education (FE) training and development.

“I feel very privileged to be asked to have a voice in the...

New recycling stations at Dartmoor Zoo marks sustainability milestone

From the beginning of November, DCW will be providing bespoke, strategically placed recycling stations throughout the zoo’s premises, enhancing the visitor experience while promoting responsible waste management practices and encouraging visitors to recycle more by helping to separate their waste and increase recycling rates across the site.

The new system will make it easier for...

Site Manager achieves Seal of Excellence for Dawlish View development

A site manager for Bloor Homes in Dawlish has been recognised with a prestigious award at the National House Builder Council’s (NHBC) South West Pride in the Job regional awards.

Mike Mitchell received a Seal of Excellence award from the NHBC at the start of November, after being awarded a Pride in the Job Quality award this summer.

Both awards acknowledge Mike’s hard work...

Southern Co-Op launches festive initiative in Devon stores, giving back food and funding to local community

Communities in Devon are set to receive a boost this winter thanks to Southern Co-op’s Magical Moments, a festive initiative combining £75,000 in funding for local causes with 500 free Christmas shops in store. Southern Co-op will be surprising customers at random with free Christmas shops across its Devon stores during December, to bring festive cheer to the tills and help ease some of the...

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