Students at Petroc have been learning self-defence tips thanks to funding from the Barnstaple Safer Streets initiative.
Teenagers on the Level Two beauty courses at the Barnstaple campus have benefited from the practical lessons which build confidence and help them manage any aggressive behaviour or threat of harm, should they encounter it in daily life.
Devon County Council has secured additional funding to help households weather the rising costs of living, to help pay for food, energy and other essential items.
This is the fourth tranche of the government's Household Support Fund that the County Council has been able to secure.
The latest bid amounts to a little over £10 million, to cover the period from April 2023 until...
Planning consent has been unanimously approved for the development of 23 ‘later living’ affordable housing apartments on the brownfield site at St Kilda’s, off Drew Street in Brixham.
The former care home which has been earmarked for Over 55 housing since its closure in 2016, will offer both one and two bed apartments.
The site will be transferred from Torbay Council to...
Recent data shows that Devon’s GP practices have seen the biggest improvement in access since the start of the covid-19 pandemic and CQC inspectors rate Devon practices highly.
GP practices in Devon are seeing a dramatic increase in access to local services as part of their post-covid recovery.
Data from NHS Digital shows that in January 2023 there were more than 754,000...
Hartland Primary School hosted an event earlier this week to celebrate their former pupil, Sophie Walker, who has won the prestigious Women in Innovation Award from Innovate UK by unveiling a purple plaque in her honour on the school site.
Purple plaques are being displayed at schools across the country to recognise the achievements of some of the women innovators who have won its...
Staff at The Donkey Sanctuary in Devon have welcomed the patter of tiny hooves as a donkey they rescued last year gave birth to a gorgeous fluffy foal last week.
The grey and white foal was soon finding his feet after being safely delivered at the sanctuary in Sidmouth early on the morning of 6 March.
The foal, who is yet to be named, was born to rescued donkey Rosie, who...
The Brownston Gallery are proud to present an exhibition of work by Joanna Haskins, winner of the Brownston Gallery Fresh Talent Award in 2022.
Jo Haskins has always been inspired by the natural environment and in partcular landscapes. After spending time in Svarlbard in the high Arctic she has created a wonderful collection of paintings and screen prints which are on show at the gallery until the end of the month.
"I am inspired by the experience of a space in a landscape. I aim to portray my memories of the discovery of a place in the natural environment,...
For a memorable family breakfast on Easter Saturday 8th April or Easter Sunday 9th April , hop along to the award-winning Bucket & Spade Café in Shaldon, for some Easter indulgence and fun; guaranteed to make you and your little bunnies smile from ear to ear (£12 per adult and £10 per child which includes a choice of breakfast options and a drink). A delicious Easter lunch will also be...
Leading Southwest Independent School, Blundell’s, has appointed a new Director of Rugby - Mr Tony Yapp. Tony’s role at Blundell’s will commence in the Summer Term 2023.
Tony had a professional playing career that spanned 12 years, his clubs included Bedford Blues, Worcester Warriors, and Exeter Chiefs. He also represented England Under 21’s, England A, and the Barbarians, finishing...
