Students and staff at Plympton Academy, located on Moorland Road and part of Thinking Schools Academy Trust, are celebrating today as they receive their GCSE grades.
Despite the hurdles posed by the coronavirus pandemic, students have excelled this year, and the Academy is celebrating a year of outstanding student outcomes.
Following on from the successful A level results...
Aldi has announced it is looking to hire 121 store colleagues in Devon between now and the end of the year.
In a welcome boost to the local economy, the UK’s fifth-largest supermarket is looking for people of all levels of experience to fill roles at its stores across the region.
This includes both full-time and part-time positions such as Stock Assistant and Store Assistant...
A man who was illegally living on land, not meant for residential use in Uplyme, has been fined more than £4,500.
Justin David Lacey, pleaded guilty at Exeter Magistrates’ Court, on Thursday 11 August, to failing to comply with a notice requiring him to cease the residential occupation of land, at Woodhouse, Lyme Road.
East Devon District Council (EDDC) issued Lacey with a...
Professional adventurers Hugo and Ross Turner, better known as the Turner Twins, are currently on a sailing tour of the UK, stopping at 10 marinas to promote ocean advocacy. Having already visited Portsmouth, the second stop on their tour is Queen Anne’s Battery Marina , Plymouth, where they will be for two days, from August 27th - 28th, encouraging the public to get involved in fun,...
The Armchair Adventure Festival returns to Mount Edgcumbe in Cornwall 22-25 September
The Armchair Adventure Festival is back for 2022, bringing a celebration of adventure to Cornwall. The world’s leading adventurers will gather at Mount Edgcumbe Country Park for a full weekend of adventure! The event will feature inspiring tales of adventure and exploration, adventurous activities...
A total of £200,000 worth of works is set to take place to repair the seawall and ramp, as well as the hand railing with a wall, between 19 September until the start of November 2022.
Minor repairs will also be carried out the Millennium Walkway.
The seawall and ramp has taken many years of storm damage and requires a new concrete face and replacement ramp to ensure the...
Comedian and TV actress Dawn French has starred in a housing association’s video to promote kindness in its communities.
The South West’s largest housing association, LiveWest, linked up with The Vicar of Dibley star who agreed to feature as the narrator in a heart-warming ‘day in the life’ story of one of its residents.
The animation follows Lola, a young LiveWest resident...
With the Summer Bank Holiday around the corner, Vodafone has improved its 4G mobile coverage in Exmouth, Devon so staycation-ers arriving for the weekend, as well as residents and local businesses, can make the most of faster data speeds and more reliable calls. The upgrade is part of Vodafone’s ongoing network modernisation programme to improve 4G and bring 5G to more customers around the UK...
August bank holiday fast approaching, and Devon will be home to some fantastic events ideal for celebrating summer. From Air shows to beach adventures, Sweetcombe Cottage Holidays have sourced five events you don’t want to miss this bank holiday.
1. Sidmouth Regatta
Hosting an array of activities all weekend, including an incredible Air Show featuring the Red Arrows on Friday...
