Devon

National Trust extends summer evenings at Saltram with late night garden access

Visitors to the National Trust’s Saltram estate in Plymouth will be able to celebrate summer in style as the property announces extended opening hours on Friday evenings throughout the summer.

From Friday 19 July to 30 August, visitors to the historic National Trust estate in Devon can enjoy the beauty of Saltram under the evening sun as the garden stays open until 7pm.

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Drugs for blood cancer could make radiotherapy on brain tumours more effective

Drugs developed to fight blood and other cancers could also help improve the efficiency of radiotherapy in the most commonly diagnosed low-grade brain tumour in adults, a new study has found.

Meningioma account for approximately 36% of all primary brain tumours. The majority are successfully treated by surgery, but some which can’t easily be accessed need to be treated with...

Aldi colleague in Plymouth celebrates 20 years at the supermarket

An Aldi colleague in Plymouth is celebrating his work anniversary after 20 years at the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket.

Jon Sheehan, an Assistant Store Manager at the Union Street store, first joined the supermarket in 2004 and has taken on roles at various stores in the region since.

After previously working as a wine merchant, Jon joined Aldi as a Store Manager 20 years...

Community boxing gym brings new life to abandoned building in Crediton, Devon

Community boxing gym, Bang Bang Boxing, is up and running in Crediton, Devon, thanks to a Start Up Loan from the British Business Bank. Army veteran Jamie Parker transformed the derelict building, which had been empty for around 15 years, to bring Crediton its first dedicated boxing gym.

Jamie first discovered his passion for boxing during his 11 years serving with the Army,...

Discover the best local gardens with your kids this summer holiday and support Macmillan!

With the school summer holidays inching closer, parents up and down the country are likely to be feeling a mixture of excitement and panic in anticipation of the long summer holiday. If you’re in need of some inspiration to help fill those long hazy days (and prize the kids away from the iPad for a couple of hours) help is at hand.

The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique...

Top Reasons to Rely on Emergency Electrician Services

When electrical problems arise, your safety is at risk. An emergency electrician service provides solutions to prevent electrical fires, damage to appliances, or harm to you and your family.

Professional emergency electricians are equipped with the skills and knowledge to handle precarious electrical situations efficiently. They can spot underlying issues that may not be visible to...

Essential Knowledge That You Need To Know Before Buying a Franchise

If you are considering buying a franchise, there are a few essential things you need to know before taking the plunge. From assessing your readiness and suitability for franchise ownership to understanding the financial commitments and legalities involved, there is a lot to consider before making this important decision.

Assessing Your Readiness and Suitability for Franchise...

Bellway’s donation helps fundraising efforts at Cullompton Pre-school summer fete

Children at Cullompton Pre-school will have extra resources to help with their outdoor learning and activities thanks to a donation from local homebuilder Bellway.

The company, which is building new homes a few miles away at its Fox Mill Gardens development in Willand, gave the pre-school £250 to spend on raffle prizes for its summer fete on Saturday 22 June.

The raffle...

Police step up activity to keep summer safe for all in Salcombe

Devon & Cornwall Police are gearing up for additional policing activity across Salcombe to keep communities safe and deter crime and antisocial behaviour (ASB).

The popular area of Salcombe will see an increase in police officer presence across the town and surrounding areas during the summer months. Officers will be carrying out regular high visibility patrols both on foot and...

CREATE Creative Arts Academy invites community to their Summer Show

The CREATE Creative Arts Academy at Coombeshead Academy in Newton Abbot, part of Education South West , are unveiling their summer show this month.

The annual exhibition will be unveiled on Thursday the 11th of July between 5pm and 7pm at the CREATE Gallery on the school site and members of the public are welcome to attend.

The school hopes that as many people as possible...

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