A Devon author has been praised as “inspirational” for his award-winning book which charts how a sense of adventure helped him overcome the torment of childhood sexual abuse.
Iain Peters was the centre of attention at a celebratory event organised by an Exeter-based lawyer after land the prestigious 2025 Boardman Tasker Award for Mountain Literature.
HUNDREDS of people in the picturesque Devon town of Tiverton will have a Christmas to remember after landing People’s Postcode Lottery’s biggest-ever single prize of £18.3m.
Players in the postcode area EX16 6 will bag a share of the bumper pot, less than a fortnight before the big day.
Winning locals will find out exactly how much they’ve scooped during a special Millions...
South West-based contractor Culmex Construction Ltd has proudly achieved ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accreditation, marking a major milestone in the company’s strategic growth and reinforcing its commitment to excellence, transparency, and sustainable working practices.
ISO 9001 is the world’s most recognised standard for Quality Management Systems, while ISO14001 provides a comprehensive...
Harberton’s Daynes Farm, a family-run farm shop and café, has opened a new extension in time for the festive season, providing a spacious indoor seating area for visitors and reinforcing its role as a local community hub.
Run by farmers Helen and David Camp, the farm café is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, offering Sunday roasts, full English breakfasts, and...
TWELVE percent of drivers in Plymouth believe they’d fail their driving test if they had to retake it today – with poor eyesight, bad habits and nerves potentially to blame.
To mark Road Safety Week, a Specsavers poll found that nearly 39% of drivers in the region fear they’d be marked down for their inability to parallel park, while 11% admit they’re now confused by new road signs...
Stagecoach, the UK’s leading bus operator, has chosen Children’s Hospice South West as the charity partner for its 2025 Christmas fundraising appeal in the South West, supporting the vital care the organisation provides to children and families across the region.
Throughout November and December, passengers travelling on Stagecoach buses in the South West – including routes across...
After receiving strong backing from local residents, a new Neighbourhood Plan for Bishops Clyst has been formally adopted by East Devon District Council.
Over 80% of referendum voters supported the Bishops Clyst Neighbourhood Plan , which replaces the 2017 version for the area. Now part of the area’s development plan, the framework will work with the East Devon Local Plan to...
People in Plymouth concerned that they have cancer symptoms are being urged to seek information and support while they shop.
This comes as Tesco and Cancer Research UK are working together to raise awareness in Plymouth of possible symptoms of cancer, break down barriers people may face to speaking to healthcare professionals, and help customers feel more confident when communicating...
