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Emotions ride high as SSAFA Devon delivers festive cheer

Volunteers from the Devon branch of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity pulled out all the stops with their now traditional Christmas hampers for veterans and their families.

Now in its 16th year, the scheme takes months of detailed planning – beginning in June – to ensure a seamless service. The bulk of the scheme is sponsored by an anonymous national charity, and is supported, too, by...

Share your memories of Devonport at special community event

People who live in or have a connection with Devonport are being invited to a special event at The Box on Saturday 11 January where they can share their memories, stories and objects.

The ‘Recent History Day’ is part of The Box’s programme marking the 200th anniversary of the founding of Devonport – once a separate town named Dock.

Over the last two centuries, the community...

Stop Blaming Home Education: Sara Sharif’s Tragedy and Systemic Failures

Stop Blaming Home Education: Sara Sharif’s Tragedy and Systemic Failures

The heartbreaking death of Sara Sharif has sent shockwaves across the nation, leaving an enduring sense of grief and anger. However, the aftermath of this tragedy has seen the government and media exploit Sara’s story to unfairly target the home education community, perpetuating harmful misconceptions while neglecting the true systemic failures that led to her untimely death.

The...

Devon and Cornwall police officer awarded KPM in New Year’s Honours

Retired Devon and Cornwall Detective Superintendent Mike West has been awarded the King’s Policing Medal in the New Year’s Honours list.

The honour which is awarded to members of the police service for a specially distinguished record in policing recognises Mike’s hard work and dedication to the communities he has served over a 30-year career.

Mike joined Devon and Cornwall...

Devon care home group wins big at national care awards

A Devon care home group has been crowned 'care employer of the year' at a recent UK awards ceremony.

Southern Healthcare won a total of five national awards at two glittering ceremonies in London and Leicester.

Teams of carers from Southern Healthcare’s award-winning care homes in Exeter, Plymouth, Seaton, and Dawlish. attended the National Care Awards at the Excel in London...

Friends of the Dart: Driving change for safer, cleaner waters

Friends of the Dart (FOD) celebrates a major milestone in the fight for cleaner, safer waters. A recent report by the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) underscores the urgent need for reform of England’s outdated Bathing Water Regulations, echoing FOD’s long-standing advocacy for inclusive and effective protections for water users and river ecosystems.

Achievements and...

Throwleigh pensioner wins surprise 500 litres of heating oil for Christmas

Throwleigh pensioner Dawn Hatton is looking forward to a warm and cosy Christmas with her daughter and friends this year, free from the worry of heating oil bills, thanks to an early Christmas present from Okehampton-based Moorland Fuels .

In a surprise announcement, the company contacted retiree Mrs Hatton to tell her that she had become the inaugural winner of the Moorland Fuels...

Theatre Royal Plymouth co-productions playing in London’s West End this Christmas

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) is finishing the year, and going into 2025, on a high with two of its co-productions playing in the West End across the Christmas period. Following their world premieres at TRP earlier this year, The Devil Wears Prada and Tom Fletcher’s The Creakers are both playing in the capital throughout December, with many performances sold out across the runs.

The...

Stagecoach South West Announces Updated Fares for 2025

Stagecoach South West, part of the UK’s largest bus and coach operator, has confirmed its participation in the new Government fare cap scheme, which will take effect from 1st January 2025. The scheme will cap fares at a maximum of £3 on eligible routes across England. While some fares that were previously capped at £2 will increase to £3 under the new scheme, most single journeys will still...

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