Devon

A dedicated Community First Responder (CFR) from Barnstaple has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List with a British Empire Medal (BEM) for his outstanding voluntary service to the local community.

Geoff Edwards, who has volunteered with South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) for 23 years, received the honour “for services to the community in...

Cruise down to Cofton Holidays near Dawlish for the annual American Car Show, taking place from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd June 2025. Over 3,500 visitors are expected to enjoy a weekend packed with classic cars, live music, entertainment, and family fun. More than 200 American vehicles will be on display, including Mustangs, Cadillacs, Chevrolets, Pontiacs, Buicks, and Jeeps.

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City College Plymouth honoured its exceptional students at the annual Student Awards on Thursday 12 June.

The awards ceremony is the College’s largest celebration of the successes students have achieved over the past academic year and recognised the outstanding talent and hard work of students across all curriculum areas, with awards reflecting not only academic excellence, but also...

The second phase of urgent repair works to Exmouth’s seawall has been completed.

This critical phase involved installing 150 metres of steel sheet piling, extending the defences from the end of the Phase One works to the Old Lifeboat slipway. The improvements strengthen the seawall against storm damage and coastal erosion, providing vital protection for local homes, businesses, and...

In response to concerns raised by beach users about breaches of Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) on Exmouth beach last year, East Devon District Council’s Environmental Protection Team recently launched a focused initiative in the area.

Between May and September each year, restrictions are in place on East Devon beaches to reduce anti-social behaviour and ensure everyone...

NHS Devon has issued a ‘last call’ for at-risk patients eligible for the spring 2025 Covid-19 vaccine.

The spring booster campaign ends on June 17, and patients who meet the criteria are being urged to book before it’s too late.

Covid-19 is more serious in older people and those with certain underlying health conditions. For these reasons, the vaccine is being offered to...

Thanks to a successful bid to the Peninsula Cancer Alliance, Libraries Unlimited is launching a brand-new collection of books aimed at supporting those affected by cancer.

The Cancer Care Collection consists of 43 physical books made up of a mixture of adult, young adult and children’s books. These can be borrowed from libraries across Devon and Torbay. In addition there is also a...

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) has announced that, as of 2 June 2025, trained members of the public registered with the GoodSAM Responder app, will be alerted to nearby cardiac arrest calls received by the 999 ambulance control room.

GoodSAM which stands for Good S martphone A ctivated M edics, uses mobile GPS technology to notify the nearest...

Twelve students from Exmouth Community College are celebrating success after completing a six-week sailing course as part of the school’s popular enrichment programme.

The club, which runs during the first half of the Autumn term and again in the Summer, gives students the chance to learn practical sailing skills while working towards nationally recognised qualifications.

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Brenda and Chris Jupp celebrated their remarkable 65th wedding anniversary – known as a Blue Sapphire Anniversary – with a joyful party at Vale View Heights Care Home, surrounded by family, friends and the caring team.

The milestone anniversary, which is extremely rare in the UK, was marked with a personalised anniversary card from King Charles and The Queen Consort, which took pride...