For the seventh year in a row, The Donkey Sanctuary’s on-site restaurant, ‘The Kitchen’, has been awarded a Taste of the West Gold Award.
The venue in the heart of the Sidmouth sanctuary picked up the Gold Award in the South West Café/Tearoom category, in the 2025 Taste of the West Awards.
The latest Gold Award is testament to the hard work and dedication of staff, who pride...
The organisation was founded in 1945 to give aid to refugees in Europe after World War Two. Since then, it has provided humanitarian relief and long-term development support to marginalised communities worldwide, while highlighting suffering, tackling injustice and championing people’s rights.
Supporters around the UK are marking the 80th milestone by sharing stories and organising...
Westcountry based business leader Alastair Revell has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Plymouth for “his outstanding contribution to Computer Science Education and the IT profession”. The University conferred the degree of Doctor of Science at a graduation ceremony held on Thursday, 23rd October 2025 in Plymouth.
He is a distinguished IT professional, an ardent...
27 October 2025: New research1 has revealed that for two in five (40%) rescue centres, it usually takes more than 90 days longer to rehome a black cat compared to other colours, with 10% reporting it can take over 350 more days to find these unlucky felines a home.
The data comes in time for National Black Cat Day (27th October), with two thirds of UK rescue centres (63%) saying...
THE distressing effects of dementia are being highlighted by a Plymouth optician whose mother has developed the condition.
Matthew Rattenbury, an assistant manager and dispensing optician at the Specsavers Plymouth store, organised a special golf fundraiser with his family in tribute to his mother Wendy, who began showing signs of dementia two years ago, aged only 60.
Police officers and staff from across Cornwall have been recognised for their exceptional bravery and dedication to protecting their communities as well as four members of the public for their lifesaving actions.
From courageous responses to dangerous incidents to complex investigations, over 60 colleagues were celebrated for showcasing the very best in policing at a recent awards...
Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), drawing on police records across the UK, has revealed an increase in shoplifting and theft incidents in Devon and Cornwall.
During the 12 months to June 2025, 11,565 cases of shoplifting were reported across the counties, representing a 116% increase since 2020 [1]. In the same period, figures received by specialist charity insurer...
Cranbrook Education Campus (CEC) has marked its tenth birthday this month with a celebration for the whole school community. Families, pupils, staff and members of the Cranbrook community all came together on Friday the 3rd of October to hear speeches from school leaders, as well as representatives from the Ted Wragg Trust which the school is a part of.
On the 26th of September, Greenhill Care Home in Devon proudly took part in the “World’s biggest Coffee Morning”, hosting a delightful event that brought together residents, relatives, and staff for a fantastic day of cake, coffee, and fundraising in support of Macmillan Cancer Support.
Our dining area was transformed into a cosy, green-themed café with light music playing in the...
Hugo Bugg, co-founder of award-winning landscape design practice Harris Bugg Studio, has joined the Board of Trustees at Devon Gardens Trust.
A graduate of Falmouth University, Hugo was named Young Designer of the Year at RHS Tatton Park and, at 26, became the youngest designer to win a Gold Medal for a large show garden at RHS Chelsea. His work is informed by a deep respect for...
