Devon

Local businesses are invited to attend a free virtual jobs fair on Tuesday 22nd November 2022, 10am - 2pm to connect with local adults who have recently completed a Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamp.

Train4Tomorrow digital and technical Skills Bootcamps, delivered by Devon County Council , provide a solution to the region’s recruitment challenges by training employed, self-employed and...

A Princetown man has been jailed for 20 years for brutally stabbing and seriously injuring two police officers and for historic sexual offences against a child.

Jon Ross was sentenced to 12 years for his assault on two officers and eight years for historic sexual offences against a child, which are to be served consecutively.

Jon Ross subjected PCs Darren Brimacombe and...

One of Devon’s most popular hotels has unveiled a new general manager to help lead an exciting new chapter.

Dean Gunston has been promoted by The Eden Hotel Collection to take the reins at Bovey Castle, in Dartmoor National Park.

Gunston has worked at Eden for more than 13 years, with Bovey becoming the fourth hotel he has managed within the group.

He joins this...

Do you care for a loved one who is vulnerable to flu or Covid-19? Would the person you care for be at risk if you were unwell? If so, and you are aged over 16, you are eligible for free seasonal flu and Autumn booster Covid-19 vaccinations.

As a carer, whether paid or unpaid, you’re more likely to be exposed to the flu and Covid-19 viruses...

The new River Cottage Kitchen & Store has officially launched.

Open 9am-5pm, seven days a week, with breakfast served 9am-11.30am and lunch served 12pm-3pm, this casual cafe is located within the famous River Cottage HQ - a stone’s throw from the recognisable Farmhouse and gardens.

Whether dining alfresco on the outdoor terrace or enjoying the light and airy space...

Aldi is set to create 115 new jobs in Devon ahead of the festive period as it gears up for its biggest-ever Christmas.

The supermarket is looking to fill temporary and permanent store positions in itsDevon stores to help replenish stock and provide additional assistance to customers during this busy period.

In addition, Aldi is currently recruiting for more than 850 roles...

Visitors to The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth are in for a spooktacular treat this October half term with the Hide and Treat Halloween Hunt.

Hidden around the sanctuary are Halloween character ‘Neddies’, which people can discover following the clues on their trail sheet.

This fangtastic activity combines family fun, exercise and brainpower. Trail sheets cost £5 each and...

Devon’s Work Hub network is continuing to grow across the county with the addition of three more hubs. Axminster, Ivybridge and Totnes are the latest to join the network, which now has a total of 22 flexible coworking spaces. The unique aspects of each of these three Hubs reflect emerging trends in the coworking world, providing niche offerings and a heightened focus on community. Waffle Work...

Local restaurants and food businesses are being invited to join Azu Spirits, a specialist Devon spirits company, to offer unique whisky tasting and food pairing events to customers.

Dartmoor-based Azu runs a range of popular whisky and gin tasting events, offering customers the opportunity to taste premium spirits through social, engaging group experiences.

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Interest in singing groups for people living with dementia has soared in Devon thanks to a moving two-part documentary fronted by TV star Vicky McClure, says Alzheimer’s Society.

Following last night’s final episode of the BBC One show ‘Our Dementia Choir Sings Again’, the charity has recorded a marked increase in enquiries about its popular Singing for the Brain service.

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