Mark Cawley, who serviced in the Royal Navy as a Senior Service for just short of nine years, lives in one of LiveWest’s supported housing accommodation designed to support military veterans.
Driven by early ambitions and a strong desire to join the Navy, Mark grew up in a family with deep military roots—his grandfather served 38 years in the Royal Navy, and his father was a Royal...
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.
Design work is underway for a new leisure centre, a key addition to Cranbrook’s expanding town centre, with proposals including a 25-metre and learner pool, gym, fitness studios, soft play, and a café.
Residents’ feedback will help shape the proposals for the new leisure centre, so that these facilities meet the needs of a growing population, expected to reach more than 20,000 people...
Nearly 100 talented students from Exmouth Community College delivered a spectacular, West-End-style production of Mary Poppins, wowing audiences across five sell-out performances at the Elizabeth Lee Theatre.
With two alternating casts taking on the iconic roles of Mary and Bert, the show impressed audiences with performances beyond the students’ years.
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...