Devon

Identity Fashion brings Fashion Week to Plymouth

Devon designer fashion brand, Identity Fashion, together with Bulgarian designer, Nikolay Pachev, has organized a unique fashion show in Royal William Yard, Plymouth, for the local community, raising more than £5,000 pounds for the Chestnut Appeal for men’s health.

The collection presented was entitled “HUG” based on the idea that individuals are essential to one another and we...

Did you witness Plymouth burglaries?

Police investigating two reported robberies in Plymouth on Sunday 25 September are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

The first incident took place at around 10.50pm on the railway bridge on Sutherland Road, when a woman in her 20s was approached by a man, who took her handbag and ran off towards Restormel Road.

Police are trying to locate the stolen property,...

Acheson Construction commence works at new Cranbrook development

Works for a new mixed-use development in Cranbrook, Exeter have commenced and were marked with an official ground-breaking ceremony on Thursday 29th September.

Located at the junction of Tillhouse Road and Court Royal, this much needed new town centre will include; a Morrisons supermarket, children’s day nursery, ribbon retail, residential apartments and a new market square....

Unlock your inner writer at Greenway

This autumn the National Trust are inviting visitors to Agatha Christie’s holiday home, Greenway in Galmpton, to get their creative juices flowing with a creative writing programme of prompts and activities.

From Friday 7 October, a selection of Christie’s bestsellers will be on display throughout Greenway House alongside free taster writing workshops and a pop-up outdoor poetry...

Devon charities celebrate share of £1million fund

Five charities based in Devon have received donations of £1,000 each as part of the Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards.

For the fourth year running, the Benefact Group is giving away £1million to charities through its Movement for Good awards. Members of the public were invited to nominate causes close to their hearts, with another 250 awards of £1,000 available now for...

Introducing 'Work Club' at the Bucket & Spade Cafe

Although working from home may seem idyllic to most people, it can be lonely and tedious at times with many distractions. With the winter season approaching and the rising energy costs, why not take a break from your usual home office and join the Bucket & Spade’s new ‘Work Club’ in Shaldon. For a small cost of £6 per day, you can use the Bucket & Spade’s Wi-Fi, enjoy unlimited tea...

Devon revealed as top UK holiday spots for warm weather in new study

With the UK heading into autumn, new analysis of meteorological data from the Met Office reveals the UK staycation hotspots where holidaymakers are most likely to find the warmest weather.

The study of UK weather records , carried out by Devon Holiday Park Cofton Holidays , shows that London, the Devonshire seaside town of Torbay and the county of Devon as a whole top the leader board...

Plymouth to enjoy economic boost of over £420m from CityFibre’s full fibre rollout

A new report commissioned by CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full fibre platform, has identified that Plymouth stands to be a huge beneficiary from the rollout of future-proof full fibre infrastructure which is now well underway across the city.

The study by the consultancy Hatch, ( Economic Impact of Full Fibre Infrastructure from CityFibre’s Network ), estimates that, over...

Haven launches Early Careers Academy - Creating opportunities for all young people to thrive

Haven, one of the UK’s leading family holiday and holiday home companies is delighted to launch its flagship Early Careers Academy, a new vision for its commitment to support young people to thrive in life as part of Haven.

The aim of the Academy is to provide support for young people across its local communities by providing early careers opportunities through partner schools. This...

Brave mental health worker to jump 15,000ft out of a plane to support Splitz Support Service

After experiencing emotional and psychological abuse, Rachael has worked hard to rebuild her life. Now she wants to give back to the organisation that first helped her, Splitz Support Service, by jumping 15,000ft from a plane in a sponsored tandem skydive.

Since the start of the year, Rachael has been focusing on rebuilding her life. After quitting her job, she decided to follow her...

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