Over the past few weeks, an impressive turnout of more than 5,500 children from nearly 30 schools and nurseries across South Devon took part in Rowcroft Hospice’s Rudolph Run, raising thousands of pounds for the charity by donning their antlers and participating in a sponsored run or walk. Now in its third year, The Rudolph Run has garnered tremendous support from the local community,...
The ex-Royal Marine from Torquay in a bid to set a new Antarctic world record has been flown off the ice due to a suspected kidney stones.
After 32 days on the ice, skiing solo and unsupported for over 600km pulling all his supplies and equipment weighing 25 stone – Sam Cox last week traversed the Ronne ice shelf before climbing onto the mainland of Antarctica.
Councillors in Mid Devon have welcomed the news the district has seen a steady increase in recycling over the past year, with Mid Devon now the second-best performing district in the county.
Since its implementation in October 2022, the Council’s three-weekly collection scheme, Bin It 123, has seen improvements to the district’s recycling rates and a reduction in residual waste, both...
Donkeys at The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth have been enjoying some festive enrichment this week and are pictured munching on some specially made Christmas wreaths
The garlands were carefully crafted by staff at the sanctuary using willow, herbs and selected pieces of cut up fruit and vegetables.
Enrichment is very important for the resident donkeys and provides them with...
A Plymouth community champion who goes out of his way to help a neighbour is one of the winners of a housing association’s Christmas Kindness competition.
Larry Jones, 69, was nominated by his next-door neighbour Ros after they were experiencing a difficult time.
After Ros’ husband, Andrew, was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, Larry stepped in to support the family...
The leading housebuilder behind the Saltram Meadow site in Plymstock is inviting local residents to come and see its future plans for the development.
Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon has recently submitted plans to the local authority for a new community square as part of the major new housing development on the edge of Plymouth.
The housebuilder behind Plymouth’s Palmerston Heights and Saltram Meadows developments have donated significant funds to the city’s student-run night patrol team.
Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon presented Plymouth Night Patrol with their £2,500 cheque on Union Street in the city centre as they began their work on Wednesday (13th).
The run-up to Christmas has been busy for local health and wellbeing charity Westbank Community Health and Care, with a full calendar of events for members of its community and its team.
The festive celebrations got off to a heartwarming start when Year 2 children from Exeter Pre-Prep School visited Westbank’s Day Centre at Exminster to sing a melody of Christmas songs for regular...
RGB Building Supplies is delighted to announce the success of its 2023 fundraising campaign in support of Children's Hospice South West (CHSW). The company has raised over £3,000 through various initiatives, culminating in a festive jumper day on Monday 18th December, and the introduction of swear boxes across all RGB branches.
Throughout the year, RGB engaged in a range of fundraising...
