Devon

East Devon author Bruce Harris releases comedy thriller

Seaton author Bruce Harris releases a comedy thriller exploring how corruption in ones public persona can cause mayhem in their personal lives

This is a wedding that will change lives – and not just the lives of the bride and the groom.

Devon-born London lawyer Kate Densham is to marry her colleague, Robert Harrington. Her father, a senior university professor, is involved in a...

Local nursery celebrates 18 years

A South West nursery group, which was launched in Bristol, has celebrated the 18th anniversary of opening its doors to the first children and their families.

The Mama Bear’s Day Nursery and Pre-School group was founded by husband and wife team Tony and Bev Driffield who opened the first setting in Brislington on 8 February 2004.

Now there are 24 Mama Bear’s settings across...

Tour of Britain shortlisted for award

Last year's Tour of Britain has been shortlisted as a finalist at the prestigious Sport Industry Awards.

The 17th edition of the modern Tour is nominated in the Event of the Year category of the awards.

It’s up against Wimbledon – The Championships 2021, the EFL Sky Bet Play Off Finals, The Hundred, and the BLAST Premier Fall Final.

Devon hosted Stage Two of the...

Sidmouth swimming pool changing room get a welcomed refresh

LED Community Leisure are delighted to announce that their changing rooms at Sidmouth swimming pool are getting a makeover!

We know from feedback that many customers love our swimming pool, our inspiring aqua instructors and our friendly front of house teams but often feel the experience is let down by our changing rooms.

Thanks to the financial support of East Devon...

Public urged to help fund £2.5m woodland wildlife haven

The Woodland Trust needs public’s help to hit a £2.5 million target to turn Devon site into a woodland haven for rare wildlife – 50 years on from its first.

The charity - celebrating its 50th year - is looking to go back to its roots and is seeking the public’s help as it raises £.2.5 million to create a new woodland in the backyard of where it was formed.

The stunning 54-...

Plymouth cancer sufferer in boxing bout

A young man who was diagnosed with cancer at just 21 years old took part in a charity boxing match for his friend who also had the condition - but he did not live to see him compete.

Jamie English, now 24, was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma three weeks after his mentor of almost a decade, Dave Ireland, had been given just six months to live.

But Jamie, a plasterer, did not...

South West homeowners urged to be vigilant with burglaries anticipated to rise

An insurance expert has warned “complacency could cost South West homeowners dear” amidst fears of a surge in burglaries.

Amanda Harman, of insurance brokers Lycetts, has voiced concern that the return to work and increase in unoccupied homes during the day in the wake of eased lockdown restrictions could lead to a rise in break-ins.

Latest figures from the Crime Survey for...

Redrow bolsters next generation through apprenticeship scheme

A young Exeter apprentice has secured a solid career foundation thanks to a Redrow scheme offering a range of key trainee roles across the business and is urging others to do the same this National Apprenticeship Week.

The scheme offers trainees paid positions across the country, in a variety of roles ranging from bricklaying and groundwork to customer service and administration....

Neil Graham, owner Devonia

Innovative Devonia Plans to Expand Sustainable Spring Water Business

A Devon spring water company which puts sustainability at the heart of everything it does is set to double its area of operations. Devonia, which has reused 2.2 million bottles since it began trading, saving nearly 300,000 kilograms of glass from going into a landfill, is the only spring water company in southern Britain with a business model based on the concept of reusing bottles time and...

Devon charities awarded grants to help tackle fuel poverty

Fuel poverty grants have been issued to charities in Devon, as part of a drive to help local people live more sustainably and stay warm this winter. The awards have come from Western Power Distribution (WPD), the electricity distributor for the region, which distributes £1 million a year to community initiatives and local good causes through its ‘Community Matters’ fund.

Amongst the...

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