Devon

Site work starts to prepare for Cullompton Relief Road

Work is underway to prepare the site for the development of the Cullompton Relief Road.

The scheme is vital to Cullompton’s future and has been designed to reduce congestion, improve air quality and support the town’s long-term growth.

Although the main construction work of the 1.3km road is due to start this summer, ecological and archaeological work has been timed to go...

Good Afternoon Choir “Big Sing” at Holy Trinity Church

On February 17 a very special musical event took place at Holy Trinity Church, Exmouth. More than 100 members from Good Afternoon Choirs based in Crediton, Exmouth, Sidmouth, Taunton and Torquay came together for an afternoon “Big Sing” workshop followed by an evening concert.

The workshop was led by extremely talented Good Afternoon Choir Leaders – Craig Northway, Jon Rawles, Maria...

Free jobs and careers fair organised by One Ilfracombe

One Ilfracombe’s focus on work and skills development in the town will continue this month with a free Jobs and Careers Fair.

More than 35 employers are due to attend the free event which will be held at the North Devon Resort, Marlborough Road, in Ilfracombe, on Wednesday 25 February from 10am-2pm.

It’s being organised by One Ilfracombe as part of a programme of training...

Children’s charity awarded £5,000 from The Cadbury Foundation

The invaluable work of BOUNCE! Brighter Futures has been given a major boost, thanks to a £5,000 donation from The Cadbury Foundation, made possible by the support of local Mondelēz International employees.

The mid-Devon mental health charity, which is dedicated to improving emotional and behavioural outcomes for children and young people, has been granted the significant sum from...

Spring into Action and Get Ready to Move, Torbay!

From today (16 February 2026) workplaces across Torbay are invited to join the free Torbay on the Move Active Workplace Challenge 2026—a free, fun and motivational month long activity challenge running from 2 March to 30 March 2026.

If you are over 18 and work in Torbay, this is your chance to step, wheel, run, cycle or move in any way you choose while boosting your wellbeing and...

Two Wheels Unite: OBM Motorcycles Power Plymouth Gladiators’ 2026 Campaign

Plymouth Gladiators Speedway are delighted to confirm that OBM Motorcycles have been secured as the club’s main sponsor for the 2026 season, marking an exciting new chapter for the club.

Earlier this year, OBM Motorcycles were impacted by a highly publicised incident in which valuable vintage speedway motorcycles were stolen while in transit to a prestigious classic motorcycle...

Blundell’s School Celebrates Rare Double ‘Significant Strength’ Recognition in ISI Inspection

Blundell’s School is proud to announce the outcome of its Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspection, conducted in December 2025, which confirmed that the school is fully compliant in all areas and, in an exceptional achievement, identified two significant strengths in its provision.

A significant strength is defined by ISI as an exceptional feature of a school’s provision...

Plymouth Gladiators Set for Spectacular Home Season Opener at the Colosseum

The Plymouth Gladiators are delighted to confirm full details for their first home race meeting of the 2026 season, which takes place on Saturday 4th April at the Colosseum, as the club welcomes Poole in the BSN Series.

Following the opening fixture away at Poole the previous evening, the Gladiators will bring the action home for what promises to be a spectacular start to the new...

Lympstone Manor Maintains Michelin Star for 8th Year Running

Lympstone Manor has maintained its highly coveted Michelin Star for the eighth consecutive year, marking a significant achievement for the country house hotel and Chef Patron Michael Caines MBE. The two Michelin Key, Relais & Châteaux hotel has held a Michelin Star since 2018, awarded shortly after its opening in 2017. It continues to be recognised for its exceptional consistency,...

Trot on down to The Donkey Sanctuary this February

Visitors to The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth will be able to follow donkey hoofprints around the sanctuary this February half term, on the new seasonal family activity - Strawberry’s Hoofprint Trail.

Strawberry is one of the sanctuary’s adoption donkeys and is instantly recognisable thanks to her unique reddish-brown strawberry roan coat. By following her hoofprints, people will...

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