This August, a Plymouth man has decided to go the extra mile – or 300 - and take part Prostate Cancer UK’s successful virtual cycling series, Cycle the Month: Choose Your Challenge , to raise money for the leading men’s health charity and awareness of the disease.
Steve Hill, 52, hoped to raise £1,800 by saddling up and hitting 300 miles this summer to help beat prostate cancer,...
Set to bring Bali vibes to Blackpool Sands this September, the first ever Secret Beach Party has been announced.
The perfect way to soak up the magical last days of summer, the immersive daytime event has been curated as a celebration of connection, collaboration and community. With an all-female line up and hosted on one of South Devon’s most beautiful beaches, guests are invited to...
People from Devon can get on their bike and raise vital funds for Diabetes UK this autumn by taking part in a cycling challenge.
The UK Wide Cycle Ride runs throughout September and is a perfect opportunity to take your fitness up a gear while raising money for diabetes research along the way.
Challengers can pick from one of four virtual distances, ranging from 150 miles...
Plymouth people unable to visit their optician or audiologist can now get a home visit.
Throughout the pandemic, many in and around the city have missed out on essential audiology and eye-health services, so the Specsavers store has launched a home-visiting service to ensure that everyone can receive tests, treatment and help with their glasses and hearing aids.
Specsavers has created new vacancies across Devon to support increasing customer demand after lockdown.
Previous experience in eye or hearing care isn’t needed for many of the roles, providing an opportunity for retail workers and others who have struggled to find work during the pandemic.
According to the British Retail Consortium, one in five high street retailers has...
The charity Crimestoppers has launched an appeal for anonymous information to help protect hard-pressed rural communities across the West Country. It calls on everyone to play their part in stopping rural crime as more of us are visiting the countryside during the pandemic.
Criminal gangs exploit local wildlife, environment and communities in many ways: rural residents often feel...
It’s no secret that dogs are a man’s best friend. With National Dog Day just around the corner (26th August 2021), ShowersToYou.co.uk sought to find the highest-rated dog-friendly beach in the UK.
After analysing Google ratings and reviews for 151 beaches with no dog restrictions, ShowersToYou.co.uk can now reveal which is the best for you and your furry pal on their special day!...
Chief Engineer in The Royal Navy has triumphed in the Cuprinol Shed of the Year 2021 with a hidden 'pop-up' pub he built in his garden.
John 'Bungy' Williams, has topped the Unexpected/Unique category with Bungy's Backyard Bar, which was built with help from his son Kane, 23, also a Navy Engineer, and daughter Gabby, 19.
A keen DIY-er, 46-year-old John, from Plymouth, Devon...
South Hams saw a 50% decrease in house sales enquiries this year, the biggest yearly change in Devon (Jan-May 2020 vs Jan-May 2021). Meanwhile, West Devon has the least satisfied homeowners, as the location has seen the largest 3.5 year increase in homeowners looking to sell their home, as seen below:
