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HARD-working optician Kim Swinbourne has celebrated 25 years of looking after people of all ages in Exmouth.

Her colleagues marked her quarter of a century at the Exmouth Specsavers store with balloons and gave her flowers and presents in recognition of her commitment to the community.

Kim began life at the Exeter Road site in 2001 as an optical receptionist, before going on...

Buckland Abbey, a historic Devon site opened to the public during the Festival of Britain by Lord Mountbatten, is marking its 75th anniversary by calling on visitors to share their memories.

The much-loved National Trust property near Tavistock first welcomed visitors in 1951 as part of the nationwide post-war celebration of British culture. Now, 75 years on, the team at the former...

One of the South West region’s leading law firms, Coodes Solicitors, has strengthened its Commercial Property team with the appointment of Hannah Johnson as a Commercial and Agricultural Property Solicitor, based in its Newquay office.

Johnson brings experience across commercial and landed estates matters, with exposure to agricultural property work. Her background includes acting...

Next week two Toolstation stores in Devon will play host to a selection of market leading trade brands as part of the retailer’s 2026 spring and summer supplier roadshow.

The roadshow aims to help tradespeople across the UK learn more about new and upcoming products within the market, receive live demonstrations, trial the products themselves, and obtain top tips and advice from...