Devon

Devon firm’s big win: New jobs and £500k boost after major trailer deal

A Devon firm is creating new jobs and investing £500,000 after sealing a major deal with an iconic trailer maker.

C&O Trailers has become an official distributor for the world-renowned Ifor Williams Trailers, supplying its full range from its Pitt Farm site near Cullompton.

The move marks a significant expansion for the C&O Group which already sells agricultural,...

Residents invited to comment on draft governance recommendations for Cranbrook and surrounding development areas

Residents of Cranbrook, and the neighbouring Parishes of Broadclyst, Clyst Honiton, Rockbeare and Whimple, are invited to have their say on Cranbrook and the surrounding areas governance arrangements, including the Town’s boundaries, as Stage 2 of the Community Governance Review consultation moves forward.

Have your say on the draft recommendations. The consultation is now live and...

Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital Staff Raise Over £6,300 to Support Give A Child A Chance

Staff at Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital have raised an impressive £6,321.62 for local children’s mental health charity Give A Child A Chance, which provides vital support to children and young people with additional needs.

The funds will be used to develop a sensory garden at Hamoaze House, a charity that supports adults affected by trauma and substance misuse. The garden will...

Two Plymouth exhibitions mark the centenary and legacy of Britain’s most popular painter

100 years after her birth, Beryl Cook (1926-2008) once named Britain's most popular painter is finally receiving the serious artistic recognition that eluded her during her lifetime thanks to two companion exhibitions that open in Plymouth this weekend.

The Box Plymouth’s landmark exhibition, Beryl Cook: Pride and Joy (24 January-31 May 2026) takes a fresh look at Cook's significance...

2026: The year to visit The English Riviera

Visitors heading to South Devon's beautiful coastline in 2026 are invited to make the most of all the area has to offer as the English Riviera unveils its calendar of key events for the year ahead.

Carolyn Custerson, CEO of English Riviera BID Company, said: “2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for the English Riviera, making it the absolute must-visit destination on the UK...

Bays Brewery Brews Up £4,815 For Devon Charities

Bays Brewery in Paignton has once again shown the power of community, raising £4,815 for four deserving Devon charities close to its heart through its 2025 Charity Brews.

The family-run brewery achieved the total with the help of beer lovers across the county, who were only too happy to support good causes by enjoying a pint of Bays’ big-hearted brews.

The first charity ale...

New investment in girls' grassroots rugby as volvic's force of nature fund winners are revealed

21st January, 2026: Today, Volvic is announcing the winners of its ‘Force of Nature Fund’, an initiative investing in the growth of women’s rugby at grassroots level. Following its role as the Official Water Supplier of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, Volvic launched the fund in association with England Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 winner and brand ambassador, Natasha Hunt, with the aim of...

Garden birds in Devon are counting on you!

The world’s largest garden wildlife survey returns this month, with hundreds of thousands of people expected to watch and count the UK’s garden birds over the last weekend in January for the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch.

Nearly 600, 000 people took part in 2025, counting more than nine million birds. In Devon just over 16,000 people took part, with the House Sparrow taking the top...

Theatre Royal Plymouth’s record-breaking Festive Appeal

After a busy and magical festive season at Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP), the charity has announced that its Festive Appeal 2025, has raised a record-breaking £42,689.94. This is an increase of more than 78% from last year’s total of £23,900. It also raised a further £12,240 from the Big Give Christmas Challenge and £1,365 from a pantomime-inspired Crowdfunder.

The extensive annual...

Lifeways launches biggest-ever recruitment drive in Devon

A social care giant has launched its biggest-ever recruitment campaign in Devon to attract a new generation of people into social care.

Lifeways Group, the UK’s largest team providing support to adults with complex needs in the community, has launched You’re Not Just Anyone, with the aim of inspiring people to work in the sector.

Lifeways has a team of 10,000 people...

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