A software engineer, from Cullompton, is to retrace a Land’s End to John O’ Groats journey he undertook with his late father, to raise funds for a military charity and to spread his dad’s ashes.
Stuart Douglas, 42, was joined by his dad, Iain, in 2008, on a 1,014-mile motorcycle trek by A and B roads, as the latter possessed only a licence for a 125cc bike. The journey raised more...
The Private Business Awards 2026, sponsored by BDO, have officially launched, with nominations now open to private or PE-backed businesses in the South West with a turnover of over £10m.
The second year of the awards programme, which serves to celebrate the businesses that drive UK economic growth, aims to recognise the very best of private business in the region and the rest of the...
Young pupils from Ilfracombe CofE Junior School are helping to slow down traffic near their school after creating a series of colourful road safety signs for a nearby housing development.
Pupils were invited by local housebuilder Devonshire Homes to design posters reminding drivers to reduce their speed around its new homes development, Mariner’s Haven, off Old Barnstaple Road, and...
A community baseball club in Exeter has been left reeling after thieves broke into its storage container and stole vital equipment just weeks before the start of the new season.
The break-in happened overnight, with all of the Exeter Spitfire's bats taken. Catchers’ gear was later discovered in a nearby field and is believed to be largely intact, although a full assessment of losses...
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...
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...
This March, why not make or update your Will as part of FORCE Cancer Charity’s Make Your Will Week, taking place 2nd - 6th March 2026.
Leading local solicitors Tozers, with branches in Exeter, Teignmouth and Newton Abbot, are supporting the week by offering their Will‑writing services free of charge in exchange for a donation to FORCE.
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...
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...
