Local News

Results of this year’s Big Butterfly Count revealed

Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has released data on the number of butterflies and some day-flying moths recorded across this UK during this year’s Big Butterfly Count, which ran from 15th July – 7th August.

The Gatekeeper, a species often found along hedgerows and woodland rides, as well as in gardens, in the southern half of Britain, was the most spotted butterfly during...

Edenmore Nursing Home hosts Madhatters tea party

Edenmore Nursing Home in North Devon hosted its very own Mad Hatter’s tea party for their residents who they affectionately refer to as family members. The party was inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland for all the home to enjoy.

The team at Edenmore Nursing Home dressed up as beloved characters of the book and spent the morning preparing food and setting a table that...

Devon housebuilder donates an estimated £80,000 worth of furniture to BHF

Allison Homes has donated approximately £80,000 worth of furniture to The British Heart Foundation (BHF), which will be sold in charity shops across Devon to raise money for the organisation.

The furniture was previously used to decorate the show homes at various Allison Homes developments, which means that the donation also serves the dual purpose of reusing the furniture in a...

Young Toby gets up front and centre of attention with National Highways

This is the moment National Highways made a dream come true for a Plymouth schoolboy when he got the chance to become a Traffic Officer for the day.

Toby Mozourous first came to the attention of the company two years ago when he customised a remote-control Range Rover into his very own model traffic officer vehicle.

The youngster’s interest in National Highways’ on-road...

Scheme launched to improve maths skills for Devon adults

A new support programme is being launched to help adults in Devon to improve their maths skills.

Devon Multiply, which is funded by the UK Government and managed by Devon County Council, is inviting innovative proposals to deliver numeracy skills training among adults in Devon, particularly to those who are harder to reach.

Grant funding from £20,000 to £250,000 is available...

Man jailed for rape

A PhD student has been jailed today, Thursday 6 October, for nine years after being found guilty of raping and assaulting a woman in Plymouth.

Following a four-day trial at Plymouth Crown Court, Dayan Garcia, aged 31 and previously from Mariners Court, Plymouth, was jailed for two counts of rape and one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH).

The jury heard...

Laura Mead of Angelchops

Exceptional range of local traders confirmed for Connaught@Christmas

With two months to go before opening day, over 40 local and independent traders have already signed up for this year’s Connaught@Christmas illuminated gardens event in Sidmouth which runs from December 9 to 18.

As before, the traders will be based in the Food & Drink Village, sited in a marquee at Manor Road car park opposite the illuminations in Connaught Gardens. While the...

£2m to fund new South West Environmental Living Lab

The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has announced a £2 million investment in the Environmental Living Lab, enabling the trial and demonstration of sustainable agricultural and environmental technology in the South West.

The funding will support the Satellite Applications Catapult to establish an Environmental Living Lab within the Heart of the South West area...

Deadline approaches for local businesses to apply for Devon grant scheme

Deadline for businesses in Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay to apply for 40% match funding up to £150,000 through the Heart of the South West LEP inward investment scheme is Friday 21st October 2022.

The grant scheme invites foreign-owned businesses investing in the area to apply for funds to support business growth projects, boosting the region’s economy. The fund is also...

Auction of ‘timeless classics’ from the wardrobe of a true trailblazer

Stylish vintage clothing from the 60s and 70s is to be auctioned at Chilcotts on October 15.

The collection includes stunning fashion tailoring by renowned designers and makers of the time, including Louis Féraud, André Peters, Roland Klein, Marcel Fenez, Burberry, Aquascutum, and Jaeger, all in superb condition.

These timeless classics with their sharp style come from the...

Family Law Company - Specialists have an advantage, the same is true in family law.