Devon

Students from Sidmouth College have started taking part in Empowering Girls mentoring sessions this term. A selection of Year 9 girls are working with inspirational local women who have volunteered their time for six weeks to support the school’s developing Careers Programme.

The aim is to have the programme running throughout the year so that as many girls as possible can take part...

A student from Bideford College, part of Athena Learning Trust, has won the regional final of the Rotary Young Chef Competition.

Josie’s desert was rated outstanding with full marks and she will now take part in the cluster finals.

The Rotary Young Chef competition, proudly sponsored by Filippo Berio, the renowned olive oil producer, offers participants the opportunity to...

This Easter, the award-winning Bucket & Spade Café is bringing extra joy to the long weekend with an exclusive 20% off all food from Friday 18th April until Monday 21st April. Early booking is advised www.thebucketandspade.com .

Nestled along the beautiful Devon coastline with spectacular panoramic views, The Bucket & Spade Café is the perfect destination to meet family and...

Two Devon friends have brought a sky high adventure to life in Bernard and Betty and The Hot Air Balloon , a thrilling debut children’s book.

Laura Cope and Frances Williams have turned their love of storytelling and illustration into a charming tale filled with fun, mischief, and a touch of fire-breathing chaos.

The story follows Bernard the dragon and his sidekick, Betty,...

Education South West (ESW) is proud to announce the development of a pioneering special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) Hub in South Devon, as part of a collaborative initiative with the Special Partnership Trust (SPT) and Devon County Council. This initiative, part of the wider SEND Transformation Programme in Devon, represents a significant step in strengthening inclusive...

A welcoming group which meets weekly in Bideford Library to combat loneliness and isolation is celebrating its first year of success.

The Chatty Café has been so popular that it now has up to 40 people flocking to enjoy a bowl of soup and welcoming company each week.

The project was started in April 2024 with money from the Government’s £30 million Know Your Neighbourhood...

To mark 20 years of championing care in communities across the UK, leading homecare provider Caremark is inviting Devon residents to enter its unique photography competition titled ‘ What is care? ’ for a chance to win a £1,000 luxury getaway.

Whether it’s a simple gesture like someone holding another’s hand, a care worker in action, a comforting hug between family or friends, or the...

Ahead of Food Waste Action Week (Monday 17th March – Sunday 23rd March), Aldi and Too Good To Go are giving shoppers in Devon the chance to win a year’s supply of Too Good To Go Surprise Bags.

To enter, shoppers simply need to email their top food waste tip to TooGoodToGoCompetition@aldi.co.uk .

The competition will be open to entries from Thursday 13th March until Friday...

An award-winning, not-for-profit dementia day care service, The Filo Project , is looking for more people to host small groups of people across Mid- and North Devon, to meet growing demand in the area.

Just as a childminder opens up their home, The Filo Project’s innovative model sees carefully-selected hosts collecting small groups of people with early to moderate dementia and...

Following the resounding success of Bay of Lights 2024, the English Riviera BID Company working in partnership with Torbay Council has today released dates for the 2025 event. Running from 28 November - 02 January, Bay of Lights 2025 promises to be even bigger and brighter this year, featuring dazzling new attractions and breathtaking illuminations that will transform the region into a...