Author of over twenty-five novels, including the much-loved Beach Hut series set in North Devon, Veronica brings a deep personal connection to libraries and a lifelong love of stories.
"As an Army child, whenever we moved somewhere new, I would seek out the nearest library," says Veronica. "They were always a place of huge comfort to me as I settled into a strange new town… It was...
Nationwide and Dementia UK’s free face-to-face clinics are returning to Nationwide’s Newton Abbot, Plymouth, Barnstaple, Exmouth, Devizes, and Winton branches this September, offering specialist support in a safe, comfortable and private space for people to discuss any aspect of dementia.
Hosted by Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses, the clinics are open to anyone impacted by dementia,...
They're armed with smartphones, cleaning cloths, and an unwavering dedication to science – and they're making a real difference. Since May, an army of citizen scientists has been embarking on a unique mission: counting bug splats on car number plates to help monitor the health of the UK and republic of Ireland’s insect populations.
The Bugs Matter survey, an annual citizen science...
A Plymouth-based developer has donated £2,500 to PEM Disability Children's Club.
Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon handed over the cheque to its members at a basketball session at Plymstock School earlier this month as part of its Community Champions scheme.
Founded by two Royal Navy veterans, it was born from a simple but powerful idea: service doesn't end when the...
Local authorities fund Skills Bootcamps in HGV Driving to help get local people into work and support regional employers to secure the drivers they need
Insite (formerly HGVC), a leading HGV driver training specialist, is helping Devon County Council train 58 local people to become HGV drivers via locally run and funded Skills Bootcamps in HGV Driving.
The Plymouth & Truro District Oddfellows is inviting local people to join them this September 2025 as part of Friendship Month , a national initiative celebrating the importance of community, connection and companionship.
From fascinating guest talks and heritage tours, to coffee mornings, games, yoga and social lunches, the Oddfellows has lined up a varied programme of events...
A Celebration of Food, Drink & Local Delights from 13th – 21st September 2025
Get ready to tuck into one of the region’s most exciting culinary celebrations as the Taste East Devon Festival returns for its fifth year from 13th to 21st September 2025 ! From vineyard tours and foraging feasts to artisan tastings and family-friendly days out, this 9-day festival promises to showcase the very...
Students from Cranbrook Education Campus (CEC), Honiton Community College (HCC), Exmouth Community College (ECC) and Sidmouth College , all part of the Ted Wragg Trust, were full of excitement and pride as they collected their GCSE results this morning (21st August).
The schools, all part of The Ted Wragg Trust, are celebrating a strong set of GCSE results this year, an important...
The Plymouth Gladiators will bring their 2025 home campaign to a close this Saturday, 23rd August, with a thrilling season finale at The Coliseum and the club is calling on fans across the region to turn out in force for one last night of speedway action.
It has been a tough few weeks for the Gladiators, battling through injuries and setbacks, but the team is determined to finish the...
This summer, Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) is thrilled to be hosting the West End and Broadway hit musical Hamilton for a six-week run, from 30 July to 06 September. Alongside this landmark production, TRP has announced a summer festival in its scene dock – the outdoor area situated at the rear of the theatre.
The programme, created in collaboration with South West based artists...
