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Earn While You Learn: New Education Foundation Degree Launches in Devon

A powerful new partnership between the Centre for the Children’s Workforce and the Ted Wragg Trust is opening the door to life-changing career progression for people working with children across Devon.

A brand new two-year Foundation Degree, now open for expressions of interest, has been created specifically for professionals already supporting children who want to build their...

Beloved community centre aims to go ‘from grey to green’ in 24 hours 

Residents will come together on Saturday 21 March to enhance a popular local centre’s outdoor space, thanks to support from Plymouth and South Devon Community Forest.

The Mount Wise Neighbourhood Centre is a much-loved hub for the Devonport community, serving as home for the local Baptist church, children’s play groups, and youth clubs

But with the centre’s appearance...

Local housebuilder set to bring 126 new homes to Tiverton

A local housebuilder has received planning for a new development in Tiverton

A local housebuilder has been given the green light for an exciting new development in Tiverton.

Work is set to begin at Barratt’s Blundells Grange development with planning now officially granted for 124 private and affordable new homes.

Blundell’s Grange will comprise of one, two, three,...

Landmark new exhibition opens at THG

A major new exhibition has opened at Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) in Honiton, Devon.

The exhibition offers a unique opportunity to view the work of leading figurative artists, both contemporary and historic.

The works in 'Looking for Appearance' reflect the artists’ personal ideas and processes exploring visual appearances.

THG has secured important historic works...

Good progress being made on new shared-use path in Cullompton

Work is progressing well to create a new section of the Cullompton Community Association (CCA) shared-use path as part of the wider Cullompton Relief Road project.

The route for the path is now fully excavated and prepared for construction. Kerbs are currently being installed, marking an important step towards completing this part of the route ahead of the main construction work on...

Job boost for Devon as Parkdean Resorts announces seasonal recruitment drive

Parkdean Resorts, the UK’s largest holiday park operator, is looking for seasonal recruits in Devon as it gears up for another busy season.

Driven by strong bookings for 2026, the company is set to recruit over 4,000 people across its 65 UK-wide parks, including over 200 jobs available in Devon. With 250 different careers across its business, the company is hiring for a wide range of...

New speed cameras coming to North Devon

Following a successful bid for funding, Devon County Council and Devon & Cornwall Police are installing new cameras in North Devon in response to community concerns about speeding.

The two new speed cameras are due to be installed this April on the A361 in Knowle village and on the approach to Ilfracombe town centre.

Both roads have a speed limit of 30mph.

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A plea to dog owners - help prevent livestock worrying and protect wildlife this breeding season

Dog walkers visiting Bodmin Moor are being reminded to keep their dogs on leads until 31 July to help protect ground-nesting birds and other wildlife during breeding season.

To help spread the word about responsible dog walking on the Moor, two local engagement sessions were held earlier this month.

Police joined members of the St Cleer and District Commoners Association at...

We Stand Together: Good Vibes Rollercoaster Launches Debut Single with Star Line-Up

Join the Good Vibes Rollercoaster in a celebration of freedom, play and endless summers, as the new rock ‘n’ roll collective launches today with its infectious debut single, “We Stand Together!”, available on Spotify and Apple Music.

The collective draws together a stellar roll call of musicians that includes Darrin Mooney ( Primal Scream, Gary Moore ), Jonathan Noyce ( Jethro Tull,...

Andy Fairbanks, CEO of UK Protection

Security Experts Warn of Rising Tide in South West Jewellery Heists Caused by Tensions in the Gulf

Record Levels of Robberies in 2026 Expected to Increase

The dramatic rise in the price of gold, turbo charged by recent events in the Gulf, is in danger of leading to increased levels of high-end jewellery and watch shop robberies in the South West, warns Exeter-based security expert UK Protection. 

The warning comes on the back of new intelligence from industry body SaferGems, which...

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