Sight-saving surgery means sprightly 82-year-old Bob Armstrong has no intention of retiring.
Fast-developing cataracts had left him facing the possibility of his ever-deteriorating vision stopping him from working with his son at their family company, which sells, designs and installs kitchens.
His concern was compounded by the fact that the pandemic has caused a backlog of...
Carlton Power, one of the UK’s most experienced energy infrastructure development companies and the company who originated and developed the Langage gas-fired power station and the Langage solar farm (located eight miles east of Plymouth, Devon) has chosen to build its third green hydrogen hub in the UK on land within the Langage Energy Park.
Earlier today, Wednesday 31 August, Devon & Cornwall Police carried out nine warrants as part of an ongoing investigation into the supply of Class A and B drugs.
Eight people were arrested in East Devon and North Cornwall and items including mobile devices, vehicles, cash and multiple kilograms of suspected drugs have been seized as part of the investigation.
£150,000 worth of works to repair the existing sea defences at Seaton Hole will begin on Monday, 12 September.
Annual coastal inspections of this area by East Devon District Council (EDDC) have revealed the existing concrete and rock structure to be deteriorating much quicker than anticipated, so the refurbishment has been advanced ahead of the planned works as part of the Beach...
A woman from Devon is cycling from England to Germany in memory of her step-mum who died from a brain tumour.
Sarah Bowman, 30, who lives in Ashburton, is preparing to cycle from her family hometown of Basingstoke in England to Jever in Germany, covering a total distance of more than 400 miles over six days. The challenge is in memory of her step-mum, Inge Bowman who died from a...
To mark National Cinema Day on Saturday 3rd September, Vue is inviting film fans to enjoy the best seats, screen, and brilliant sound of the big screen experience, for just £3 per ticket*.
Vue will be offering this special event price to mark the national celebration, which will be valid for all the latest big screen blockbusters, family favourites and big screen entertainment...
The only tech business support programme for the whole of the South West of England is launching for its second year, after helping companies secure £1m.
Tech South West StartUp Studio 2021 saw the likes of Paranimo, Eate, Groundwaves, Milbotix and a clutch of other early stage pre-seed companies go on to raise £1m of grants and investment since completing the programme - with some...
If you’re feeling unwell this Bank Holiday weekend, remember your local pharmacist is on hand to help and can save you a long wait in your local emergency department.
Many people are unaware of the wide range of services available from their local pharmacist and spend time waiting unnecessarily for a GP appointment, minor injury unit or even in busy hospital emergency departments....
Construction of the new Cranbrook town centre is due to start on Tuesday 30thAugust.
The consortium of developers, Henry Davidson, Hallam Land Management, Taylor Wimpey and Persimmon will start work on a supermarket, high street shops with homes above, a town square and a children’s day nursery.
This major milestone will ultimately provide a town centre that will serve the...
Local spirits tasting specialist, Azu Spirits , and the Cridford Inn , Devon’s oldest pub, based in the Teign Valley, have launched a unique monthly whisky club exploring the world of Scotch single malt whisky, starting 1st September.
With six new single malts each month, tapas platters from the Cridford Inn’s award winning restaurants, blind tasting challenges and prizes to be won,...
