Stagecoach South West, part of the UK’s largest bus and coach operator, has confirmed its participation in the new Government fare cap scheme, which will take effect from 1st January 2025. The scheme will cap fares at a maximum of £3 on eligible routes across England. While some fares that were previously capped at £2 will increase to £3 under the new scheme, most single journeys will still...
A wine tasting evening hosted by Wine World in Honiton in the runup to Christmas has left a very pleasant ‘after taste’ for the Exminster-based health and wellbeing charity Westbank Community Health and Care and its Devon Young Carers service.
The event held at Markaness Hall in Honiton was incredibly well attended and raised a magnificent £1,263.50.
The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is asking local communities across the region to use its services responsibly this festive period, as it prepares for a challenging and busy time.
The Trust has already been experiencing significant and sustained demand across its 999 services this winter - a position that is echoed by other health and care...
Congratulations to local hospital car park attendant, Tracey Teague, who’s been recognised for 20 years dedication in all weathers to her role at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth!
Tracey, has worked for Security Management, South West, for two decades as a parking attendant and is very popular with patients, visitors and staff at the hospital. As a thank you for her work and...
A 13-year-old from Devon has won the Pet Personalities category of the RSPCA Young Photographer Awards 2024 with his black and white image of his cat Blue.
Austin Lake, 13, from Paignton in Devon, secured the top spot in the Pet Personalities category with his image entitled ‘A Perch With a View’ which features his nine-year-old cat Blue sunbathing and watching birds.
NatWest has introduced a new way for its customers to support Social Bite in the fight against homelessness this festive season.
Through its mobile app based MyRewards programme, customers can now easily donate their available Rewards (over £5) to buy someone experiencing homelessness a Christmas dinner with Social Bite. NatWest has also pledged to match all donations to any of its...
All upgraded sections of the North Devon Link Road are now open. Improved stretches of the A361 have been opening in stages and the final developments between South Molton and Portmore roundabout are now substantially complete. In recent weeks, the new Landkey roundabout, improved sections between Portmore roundabout and Landkey roundabout, and between Landkey roundabout and Harford Cross...
Wiltshire Farm Foods North Devon has been delighting its customers this festive season by sending them cuddly elves along with their ready meals.
Delivery driver Vicki has been delivering to Ashreigney-based Mr Wilson for the past 3 years and says the elf could not have gone to a more deserving customer:
“Mr Wilson is one of my favourite customers. He always offers me a cup...
