Devon

Are you the best heating installer in the South West

Entries are now open for the regional heats of the Heating Installer Awards 2023 , as the competition returns for its eighth year to once again search for the best installers in the UK. The awards endeavors to bring recognition to those within the heating industry that often go unnoticed, despite their incredibly hard work and dedication to excellent customer service.

Supported by...

Gates to be removed on National Cycle Network to improve disabled access

Many of the gates and barriers found on Devon’s shared cycle and walking routes will be removed to help ensure that those with disabilities and mobility problems can access them more easily.

Devon’s popular National Cycle Network is one of the most spectacular in the country – almost 150miles in length, the route takes you through picturesque communities, over moorlands, along...

October half term activities at the National Trust in and around Devon

During October half term in and around Devon, National Trust places are hosting an array of family friendly activities and terror-ific Halloween adventures. From spooky scarecrow trails to exploring autumnal colours and harvest displays to wood carving. There’s lots going on to keep your ghouls and monsters entertained.

What’s more, every time you experience a National Trust day out...

Retain Limited land Silver ERS Award

Retain Limited group of companies are extremely proud to receive the prestigious Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award, after gaining the bronze award earlier this year. Achieving this award reflects their continuous commitment to support the armed forces community in a manner that aligns with the values of the Armed Forces Covenant.

Through a three-tier approach of...

Results of this year’s Big Butterfly Count revealed

Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has released data on the number of butterflies and some day-flying moths recorded across this UK during this year’s Big Butterfly Count, which ran from 15th July – 7th August.

The Gatekeeper, a species often found along hedgerows and woodland rides, as well as in gardens, in the southern half of Britain, was the most spotted butterfly during...

Edenmore Nursing Home hosts Madhatters tea party

Edenmore Nursing Home in North Devon hosted its very own Mad Hatter’s tea party for their residents who they affectionately refer to as family members. The party was inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland for all the home to enjoy.

The team at Edenmore Nursing Home dressed up as beloved characters of the book and spent the morning preparing food and setting a table that...

Devon housebuilder donates an estimated £80,000 worth of furniture to BHF

Allison Homes has donated approximately £80,000 worth of furniture to The British Heart Foundation (BHF), which will be sold in charity shops across Devon to raise money for the organisation.

The furniture was previously used to decorate the show homes at various Allison Homes developments, which means that the donation also serves the dual purpose of reusing the furniture in a...

Scheme launched to improve maths skills for Devon adults

A new support programme is being launched to help adults in Devon to improve their maths skills.

Devon Multiply, which is funded by the UK Government and managed by Devon County Council, is inviting innovative proposals to deliver numeracy skills training among adults in Devon, particularly to those who are harder to reach.

Grant funding from £20,000 to £250,000 is available...

Man jailed for rape

A PhD student has been jailed today, Thursday 6 October, for nine years after being found guilty of raping and assaulting a woman in Plymouth.

Following a four-day trial at Plymouth Crown Court, Dayan Garcia, aged 31 and previously from Mariners Court, Plymouth, was jailed for two counts of rape and one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH).

The jury heard...

Nicholas Moreton - She was Tall & Slender

Exhibition by Nicolas Moreton - A Human Presence

Nicolas Moreton is one of the most exciting stone sculptors living and working in Britain today.

Described as “A modern master of the medium of stone carving” by Art Critic Tim Marlow, Nicolas believes that it is the intimate conversation you have between the stone, tool and mind that allows the sculpture to possess a personality and a voice. A cultural magpie, Nicolas continually seeks different ways to present the elemental form of the human body, binding the past with the present, and anchoring it in nature through both tradition and ancient ritual.

...

Pages