Plymouth College of Art is offering a limited number of places on a free, three-week course for anybody interested in creative undergraduate or postgraduate-level study who wants to build their confidence and portfolio before deciding whether to take the plunge and make a university application.
Starting on Wednesday 29 September and open to anybody who will be aged between 18 and 70...
The Devon branch of the countryside charity CPRE is celebrating a significant win for its campaign against massive solar farms on agricultural land after Mid Devon councillors yesterday (22 Sept) ratified a decision to turn down a 150-acre solar farm and battery storage facility at Langford.
Seven members of Mid Devon’s planning committee voted to refuse the controversial application,...
The first Covid-19 booster vaccinations have been administered in Devon.
Roy Warnes was among the first to have his booster dose at the Home Park vaccination site. Roy has volunteered at Home Park since it opened and explained why it was so important to get his booster vaccination today: “I think some people are getting a bit blasé and taking less care. I would say don’t hesitate to...
The landscaping team, Tony Benger who are behind the latest phase of the Redrow Southwest development Saxon Brook, this week won a BALI (British Association of Landscape Industries) Award for its work there.
The Exeter project, located in Pinhoe features three and four bedroom arts and crafts era-inspired homes, won the Best Soft Landscaping Construction prize. Prize winning projects...
Sarah Crabtree star of TV hit series on the Yesterday channel will be hosting Torbay MG Owners Clubs famous " Giant Pasty Run " in 2022 on Teignmouth seafront Sunday 28th August .
The witty, funny blonde yorkshire lass has signed up with Torbay MGOC for the event and everyone is welcome to come and join in the fun.
The Pasty Run starts at Teignmouth upper den carriageway, early...
The Plymouth and Truro offices of leading architecture practice Stride Treglown have kicked off the practice’s Climate Action Relay initiative by taking time away from their desks to clean up Firestone Bay and Perranporth beach.
The firm, which was recently certified as a carbon neutral business and a B Corp, has launched the relay to highlight the role the construction industry...
An innovative digital platform that connects arts graduates with creative agencies and employment and volunteering opportunities has been shortlisted for a prestigious major national education award.
The IGNITE Futures digital platform, the online hub at the heart of the city-wide IGNITE Festival of Creativity, is among six UK higher education projects shortlisted for a highly...
EXPERTS warn the impact of the pandemic is a ‘ticking timebomb’ on Plymouth people’s eye health, as new data is released.
Dr Josie Forte, store director at Specsavers Plymouth, is highlighting the stark findings from a national report* which shows there were 85,780 missed appointments at Specsavers stores in Devon and Cornwall.
A leading UK travel agency, Barrhead Travel, has opened its doors on the Plymouth high street. The move marks the resumption of the agency’s expansion project, made possible by returning confidence in the travel sector alongside growing demand for the services of a travel agent – and Plymouth is first on the list.
The brand-new store is located at Drake Circus shopping centre by the...
Dogs Trust Ilfracombe is calling on local dog lovers to take part in the biggest ever nationwide survey to help dogs and owners of the future.
The National Dog Survey, launched by Dogs Trust, will help the charity better-understand the UK’s 12.5 million-strong pooch population and the part dogs play in their owners’ lives, shaping the support the charity offers to canine companions...
