On a dark February night in 1954, a young man catches the Exeter to Bristol express. He never completes his journey. What happens to him on the train changes the life of every queer person in the land...
Who knew? The fight for gay rights began in Exeter! Discover the true story of a forgotten gay activist and share your LGBTQ+ stories too, in our LGBT Q&A.
The Cornwall & West Devon branch of a major housebuilder has appointed its new Contracts Manager.
Dane Brown has taken up the role with Persimmon Homes after six years with Vistry, where he was a site manager. He started in the industry as a builder in Stoke-on-Trent before joining the Army, serving for 11 years.
Dane went on to work as an Assistant Site Manager for...
Cranbrook Education Campus (CEC) is proud to announce it has been awarded the prestigious Rainbow Flag Award, a national accolade that recognises schools’ committed to creating safe, inclusive, and supportive environments for all pupils, especially those who identify as LGBTQ+.
The award highlights the school’s dedication to embedding inclusion, equality, and diversity into every...
Accountant Graham Vanstone has seen book-keeping move from heavy manual ledgers - which looked like something from Charles Dickens’ time - to the 21st century computer age.
His near 50-year career with Clinton Devon Estates ended in June 2025 and he says there has rarely been a dull day at work.
Graham, 65, joined the Estates’ offices, then at Syon House, East Budleigh,...
Children across Devon can join The Summer Book Quest for free at their local library from 12th July. The brand new Quest has been created by Libraries Unlimited, the charity commissioned to run the libraries in Devon and Torbay. It offers a refreshing change to the usual reading challenge with children encouraged to participate by doing a variety of activities along the theme of "Deep Sea...
In its 10th anniversary year, pioneering refugee-led arts charity Good Chance Theatre is launching a landmark initiative: Stage Door 10. This national training programme will place 10 people from displaced backgrounds in paid creative traineeships with 10 of the UK’s leading theatre and arts organisations, including Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP).
Langston, South Devon – Langston House, a beautifully restored Grade II-listed Georgian farmhouse, opened its gates for the first time on 18thJune to host a magical midsummer fundraising evening. The event brought together the local community, celebrated South Devon's finest producers, and raised over £6,500 for the Morvargh Sailing Project, an organisation that empowers young people through...
A team of orthodontic professionals in Plymouth recently took part in a 5K ‘Race for Life’ fundraising event to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
The myorthodontist Plymouth team are excited to reveal that they raised a grand total of £1,437.50 for the charity - one which is close to their hearts.
Commenting on the team’s participation, Orthodontic Therapist Jessica Harry...
Libraries Unlimited South West, a charity that provides community libraries across Devon and Torbay, were delighted to receive a donation of £9,531 from the Morrisons Foundation. The funding from the charitable arm of the supermarket has covered the costs of creating two innovative 'sensory zones' at their library in Exeter, one for children aged 0-7, the other for 8-12 year olds. Rachel...
Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth joined the city’s Armed Forces Day celebrations at the weekend, reaffirming its commitment to providing dedicated care for veterans, service personnel and their families.
Staff from the hospital spent the day speaking with former patients and potential new ones, listening to stories of recovery and explaining services available to the Armed...
