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Devon holiday park owners announce £1.3 million winter investment programme ahead of 2026 season​

Owners of the Ladram Bay Holiday Park and sister park Castle Brake in Devon have announced a major winter investment programme of more than £1.3 million ahead of the 2026 season.

The family-run company has allocated more than £1 million to a series of improvements designed to offer guests more comfort, choice, and entertainment at Ladram Bay and £300,000 to a holiday home pitch...

Northern Devon Foodbank to host South West Water’s billing support team at drop-ins across 2026

South West Water’s community liaison experts will be heading to Northern Devon Foodbank branches throughout 2026 to support local customers looking for billing advice.

Northern Devon Foodbank, founded in 2012, is funded by donors and has seven branches providing emergency food support to tackle poverty across North Devon and Torridge.

To provide the most appropriate help for...

January job-hunters in Devon face new challenges as remote roles tighten - but workers are pushing back against inflexible office returns

As January prompts millions of Britons to rethink their careers, rural job-hunters in Devon may be entering a more competitive market. While flexible work has helped countryside communities thrive, the number of fully remote roles is falling - just as employees nationwide are making it clear they won’t accept rigid, full-time office mandates.

New analysis from rural broadband...

Kicking off 2026 - Barnstaple charities invited to apply for funding

Kicking off 2026 with a commitment to local communities, Allison Homes South West is inviting charities and community organisations in Barnstaple to apply for a share of £1,000 funding to support local projects.

The initiative is part of the housebuilder’s ongoing commitment to support communities near its developments. Local groups working in areas such as mental health, wellbeing,...

City West Country are delighted to announce the appointment of Christian Constantine as our new After Sales Director

We are delighted to share the news of our new After Sales Director, Christian Constantine. Christian stepped into the role at the start of 2026, following the retirement of our highly respected After Sales Director, Lee Nash, at the end of last year. Christian’s appointment, made in late 2025, marks an exciting new chapter as he takes the reins to continue driving excellence in our after-...

Devon holiday park owners announce £1.3 million winter investment programme ahead of 2026 season​

Owners of the Ladram Bay Holiday Park and sister park Castle Brake in Devon have announced a major winter investment programme of more than £1.3 million ahead of the 2026 season.

The family-run company has allocated more than £1 million to a series of improvements designed to offer guests more comfort, choice, and entertainment at Ladram Bay and £300,000 to a holiday home pitch...

The life-changing impact of MS research - Amber's story

A Devon woman who thought her ‘life was over’ when diagnosed with MS aged just 20 is urging others to take part in health and care research.

Amber Reeves was away from home at university when she got the news she had relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). The diagnosis followed years of health problems, coming to a head when Amber briefly lost the sight in one eye.

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Dementia UK shares the signs and symptoms of dementia to look out for ahead of free clinics in South West

Nationwide and Dementia UK’s free face-to-face clinics are returning to Nationwide’s Torquay, Plymouth and Exmouth branches this February, offering specialist support in a safe, comfortable and private space for people to discuss any aspect of dementia.

Hosted by Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses, the clinics are open to anyone impacted by dementia, offering life-changing support to...

Witheridge community benefits from over £15,000 in donations

Community groups and charities in Witheridge received more than £15,000 in donations last year from Allison Homes South West, which helped to support a wide range of local causes.

The donations were made through the housebuilder’s Partnership Pledge, which gives £100 to local charities and community projects for every home sold at its developments. With 155 new homes delivered in the...

Plymouth customers praised for bringing joy to children at Christmas.

Kind-hearted shoppers in Plymouth have been thanked for donating more than 200 toys to children in the run-up to Christmas.

Before the festive celebrations, Plymouth Superstore and Roborough Extra store called on customers to support the retailer’s 2025 Christmas Toy Donation campaign.

The aim was to ensure that local children who might otherwise not receive a gift on the...

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