Accountant Graham Vanstone has seen book-keeping move from heavy manual ledgers - which looked like something from Charles Dickens’ time - to the 21st century computer age.
His near 50-year career with Clinton Devon Estates ended in June 2025 and he says there has rarely been a dull day at work.
Graham, 65, joined the Estates’ offices, then at Syon House, East Budleigh,...
Children across Devon can join The Summer Book Quest for free at their local library from 12th July. The brand new Quest has been created by Libraries Unlimited, the charity commissioned to run the libraries in Devon and Torbay. It offers a refreshing change to the usual reading challenge with children encouraged to participate by doing a variety of activities along the theme of "Deep Sea...
A team of orthodontic professionals in Plymouth recently took part in a 5K ‘Race for Life’ fundraising event to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
The myorthodontist Plymouth team are excited to reveal that they raised a grand total of £1,437.50 for the charity - one which is close to their hearts.
Commenting on the team’s participation, Orthodontic Therapist Jessica Harry...
Libraries Unlimited South West, a charity that provides community libraries across Devon and Torbay, were delighted to receive a donation of £9,531 from the Morrisons Foundation. The funding from the charitable arm of the supermarket has covered the costs of creating two innovative 'sensory zones' at their library in Exeter, one for children aged 0-7, the other for 8-12 year olds. Rachel...
Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth joined the city’s Armed Forces Day celebrations at the weekend, reaffirming its commitment to providing dedicated care for veterans, service personnel and their families.
Staff from the hospital spent the day speaking with former patients and potential new ones, listening to stories of recovery and explaining services available to the Armed...
The Summer Exhibition at The Brownston Gallery is showcasing a stunning collection of works by both established and new artists, capturing the vibrant essence of summer and the coastal regions that define Devon and Cornwall.
From serene seascapes by Andrew Miller to abstract impressions of local seaside towns by Michael Hill , the exhibition explores the many moods of our coastline. Ben Lucas offers a powerful new body of work that evokes the raw beauty of North Devon’s wild skies and rugged shores.
Jo Vollers brings summer to life through expressive brushwork and joyful...
Have you been asking for an all out, no filters, no holds barred, 18+ wrestling event right on your door step?
Well after six long years of asking, REACH wrestling is here to fulfill your needs for violence and carnage.
REACH wrestling is the Premier wrestling organisation in Devon and Cornwall. For seven years REACH wrestling has been putting on countless spectacular shows...
A date for the diary, Love Local Food Festival by Greendale, in collaboration with Food Drink Devon, is returning to Exeter Castle on Saturday 9th August from 10am - 6pm.
Free to enter and set in the heart of Exeter, the festival promises a day of delicious food and drink, live entertainment and family fun, all while celebrating the very best of Devon’s food and drink.
Lifeguards will soon begin patrols at Budleigh Salterton, keeping young families and paddleboarders safe this summer.
The steep drop-off and hidden undertow in the waters can make it deceptively dangerous at the paddleboard hotspot, particularly for children and less confident swimmers.
The joint initiative, put in place thanks to East Devon District Council (EDDC) and RNLI...
Members of the Totnes Bike Hub have used police funding and pedal power to ‘wheely’ help local people with physical and mental health issues.
The Community Interest Company was awarded £2,850 from the Proceeds Of Crime Act (POCA) funding which has really helped them to make a difference. POCA funding is money seized from criminals and re-distributed to good causes in local...
