Students and staff at The Ilfracombe Academy , part of Athena Learning Trust, are celebrating as the school is the most improved school in England for the progress of disadvantaged students and the second most improved in England for student progress following the release of ratified key stage 4 (Years 10 and 11) results from August.
A gardening initiative in Mid Devon, aimed at supporting patients’ wellbeing has been featured on the BBC’s Gardener’s World.
The ‘Growing Well Garden’ was developed by Dr Susan Taheri, a GP at Bow Medical Practice and gardening enthusiast, with the help of a team of local volunteers.
The project was set up with financial support from Bow Medical Practice, who also provided...
January 2025 marks a milestone for Historic UK , the pioneering online platform dedicated to sharing the stories and heritage of British history. Founded in 2000 by two passionate history enthusiasts, the website celebrates its 25th anniversary as one of the UK’s leading resources for history lovers.
Historic UK was a trailblazer as the first website of its kind, designed to bring...
A talented 17-year-old artist from North Devon has completed the first chapter of his debut graphic novel commissioned by rural arts organisation Beaford Arts.
When Aaban Aslam embarked on his year 10 work experience with Beaford Arts in 2023 he was asked what he liked about his hometown Barnstaple…his reply, ‘nothing really, it’s just a place where my parents chose to live and that...
A two year Macmillan Torbay community engagement project has gained understanding about local health inequalities, barriers to cancer diagnosis and issues related to cancer by engaging with Torbay residents. The project was funded by Macmillan Cancer Support and led by non-profit local organisation Engaging Communities South West, working in partnership with local community organisation...
A police cadet in Plymouth has received a national Lord Ferrers award for his outstanding contribution in helping to protect and educate local communities.
Caolan Hutchins, aged sixteen, has been a member of the police cadets for two years. He recently received the Lord Ferrers ‘Volunteer Police Cadet Award 2024’.
Police cadets are made up of young people, aged 13-17 years...
A disaster relief charity is appealing for volunteers across Plymouth to join its mission, making sure no-one around the world is left without shelter after disaster. ShelterBox specialises in emergency shelter – supporting people who have been uprooted from their homes because of conflict, earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and extreme weather like drought, flooding, and tropical...
Award-winning Exeter-based fit20 was opened at Phillip House six years ago by entrepreneur Duncan Attwood. Based on just one 20-minute workout per week, fit20 is scientifically proven to significantly improve muscle strength and overall health. It has been so successful Mr. Attwood has expanded by setting up a second studio in Torquay as part of his growing franchise.
Policing teams in Plymouth have looked back at what has been both a challenging but proactive year. From handling an unexploded World War two device, to carrying out complex police operations that cut through county lines gangs, the teams have done much to help make the city safer.
Chief Superintendent Scott Bradley, who leads the police teams in Plymouth, said: “Reflecting on our...
Calling all young budding artists from across Plymouth! How would you like to have your work displayed alongside famous names like Man Ray and Salvador Dali?
The Box, in partnership with Arts University Plymouth, has launched its annual Children and Young People’s Art Competition, and this year’s theme is inspired by Surrealism – a famous art movement from the 1900s that explored the...
