Sidmouth College has welcomed a new headteacher this academic year. Mr Alex Evans took up the post at the beginning of September, succeeding Lisa Whitworth, who has led the school as Interim Headteacher over the past year.
Mr Evans joins the college from St Luke’s Church of England School in Exeter, which is one of the top-performing schools in Devon for student progress. He spent...
Tamar Energy Community (TEC) is delighted to announce the return of Oke Energy Fest , taking place on Saturday, 4th October 2025 , from 10:00 to 15:00 at Charter Hall, Okehampton .
The Fest offers a welcoming space for local householders and residents to explore practical ways to improve their home’s energy efficiency, increase comfort, and build resilience against rising energy...
Parklink, the UK’s leading marketplace for the UK park holiday home ownership industry, is excited to announce the launch of Parklink Approved—a national accreditation scheme designed to recognise holiday parks that put fairness, transparency, and customer care at the heart of the UK park holiday home ownership industry. As thousands of people across the country enjoy the unique benefits of...
Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has once again received a gold medal from global sustainability ratings provider EcoVadis, placing the Plymouth law firm in the top three per cent of companies assessed this year.
As the world's largest and most-trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, EcoVadis assesses criteria across four themes: Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, Environment...
A new Beach and Cliff Management Plan (BCMP) is being prepared by East Devon District Council (EDDC) and South West Flood & Coastal for Budleigh Salterton to set out how the town’s beach and cliffs should be managed in the years ahead. The plan will help guide practical and realistic approaches to reducing risks from coastal erosion, cliff falls, flooding and climate change, while...
Plymouth Active is offering a series of free therapeutic swimming sessions, including the use of the Good Boost to help more people living with Parkinson’s across Devon and the South West to get back into swimming.
When : Every Friday from 13.45pm to 14.45pm - Starting on Friday 10 October
Where : Plymouth Life Centre, 40 Mayflower Drive, Plymouth, PL2 3DG
A husband-and-wife team of Nick and Sue Hughes from Bideford have proudly opened a new German kitchen showroom in Barnstaple this week.
Kutchenhaus Barnstaple is a 1,722 sq. ft showroom space, situated at Green Lanes shopping centre, which offers the latest in German engineered kitchens, plus forward-thinking appliances from brands such as AEG, Smeg, Bora, Caple, Quooker, and more...
Plymouth Marjon University has secured its place among the UK’s best, rising five places overall in the prestigious Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 and earning a Top 10 national ranking for Teaching Quality .
This recognition reinforces Marjon’s reputation as a leading light for teaching excellence, with similarly strong results across student experience and social inclusion...
The South Western Ambulance Charity is proud to be celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, marking three decades of vital support for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT), its staff, volunteers, and the communities it serves.
Since its establishment in 1995, the charity has worked alongside the Ambulance Service and communities in the South West,...
HELPING OUR COMMUNITY SAVE: YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY IN PLYMOUTH H OSTS SPECIAL EVENTS FOR UK SAVINGS WEEK
Colleagues at the Yorkshire Building Society branch in Plymouth will be opening their doors on Saturday 27 September to support UK Savings Week – an annual campaign that highlights the benefits of saving, whether you're just starting out or looking to make your savings work...
