Devon

Green light for Clyst Meadows!

Planning approval has been granted for Clyst Meadows Country Park, a new public greenspace at Broadclyst Station.

Spanning 10 hectares, this beautiful country park will serve as a natural retreat, offering residents and visitors a safe and scenic environment to connect with nature. The park will feature a variety of walking paths, providing accessible routes for people to explore the...

Stagecoach SW introduces new routes

This January local bus operator Stagecoach South West are introducing some new routes to their network. The new routes, previously provided by another operator, will be operated under contract on behalf of Devon County Council from 5 January 2025.

On Monday 6th January some minor changes will be introduced to the timetables of Service 309/310 in North Devon.

Full details of...

PureGym celebrates 15 years of high-quality, low-cost fitness with the opening of its 400th UK gym

PureGym , the UK’s largest gym operator, announces the opening of its 400th gym in the UK, demonstrating its commitment to invest in improving the health of the nation by providing millions of people with access to high-quality, affordable and flexible fitness.

PureGym opened its first gym in Leeds in 2009, pioneering the value gym sector by providing 24/7 access to high-quality gyms...

Rowcroft Hospice celebrates two more Queen's Nurse Awards

Rowcroft Hospice is thrilled to announce that two more of its dedicated nurses, Barbara Argent and Jane Butland, have been awarded the prestigious title of Queen's Nurse. This highly respected title is a mark of excellence in community nursing, recognising professionals who demonstrate a strong commitment to high standards of patient care, learning, and leadership.

Barbara and Jane...

Streetlight dimming trial will cut carbon and costs

A 12-month countywide trial to amend the dimming of streetlighting in Devon has been approved by councillors today (Wednesday 11 December).

Devon County Council first introduced part-night streetlighting in residential areas in 2009 and its current policy has been in place since 2019.

As well as part-night lighting of residential streetlights, the roll-out of LED lighting...

Essential eye clinic to be launched in Plymouth for people in crisis

First-class eyecare is coming to Plymouth at a new clinic for people experiencing homelessness.

Leading professionals will be volunteering in a fully equipped eye clinic at the Shekinah centre on Kings Road, where people in crisis can also benefit from housing advice, healthcare, and drug and alcohol services.

The launch of this clinic was attended by the Lord Mayor of...

Hair in the Academy holds high-profile event to mark its 20th Anniversary

Hair in the Academy (HATA) held a high-profile event to celebrate its 20th Anniversary and the official launch of Hair in the Community (HITC) at its unique hairdressing salon in Exeter.

Eminent guests included Will Michelmore, Master of The Incorporation of Weavers, Fullers & Shearmen (IWFS) and other members of Tuckers Hall including Richard Marsh CEO Executive Officer of...

New boat festival to launch in Plymouth in 2025 

A new boat show is set to launch in Plymouth in 2025 with Plymouth Boat Fest being held at Plymouth Yacht Haven on Saturday 21st June.

Yacht Havens is set to host the highly anticipated Plymouth Boat Fest on 21st June 2025 at Plymouth Yacht Haven, bringing together maritime enthusiasts, families, and the local community for a day of nautical fun and exploration, as well as showcasing...

New data reveals 2 in 3 care seekers in the South West are funding their own care

Two thirds (61%) of people in the South West are self-funders, in terms of paying for their own care home, according to new data from carehome.co.uk , the leading care home reviews site.

carehome.co.uk receives over 15 million annual visitors and has helped over a million families find care.

An analysis of 38,441 care seekers in the UK sending email enquiries from 1 November...

A Knight to Remember: All Saints Academy Hosts Inaugural Chess Tournament

All Saints Academy Plymouth (ASAP) recently hosted its first-ever chess tournament which was an afternoon of competition and camaraderie for the students involved.

All Year 7 and 8 students at the school have been learning how to play chess this academic year and they have shown a real enthusiasm for the game. Twenty of the school’s chess players secured entry to the tournament...

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