The Princess Theatre, Torquay is proud to announce that Fawlty Towers - The Play has delivered one of the most remarkable weeks in our venue's history, breaking multiple records and writing a new chapter in the story of one of Britain's best-loved comedies.
The production ran from 14–18 April 2026, with the show's writer and creator, John Cleese, personally opening the production on...
Colleagues at Selco Builders Warehouse are trading in forklifts for footwork, as they compete in “Race Across Selco”, an ambitious new fundraising initiative, sponsored by Bond It to raise money for its charity partner, Cancer Research UK, and Selco Community Heroes.
In this fast-paced challenge, members of Selco’s senior leadership will make up four teams to take on a three-day race...
Amy Yeo, the headteacher at Christow Primary School, part of Education South West , has been awarded Bronze Winner status in the The Award for Headteacher of the Year in a Primary School category of the Pearson Awards.
The awards, founded in 1998 by Lord Puttnam, celebrate excellence in education and highlight the vital role teachers and schools play in shaping future generations....
THE BOX PLYMOUTH MAKES HISTORY: SHORTLISTED FOR ART FUND MUSEUM OF THE YEAR
The Box Plymouth has been named one of five finalists for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2026, the world's largest and most prestigious museum prize, putting the city on the national cultural map.
The Box Plymouth is celebrating after being named one of five finalists for Art Fund Museum of the Year...
A new chapter for South Molton Pannier Market began on Thursday 16 April 2026 as the town officially opened South Molton Outdoor Market in the newly named Drovers Yard.
Located between South Molton Pannier Market and Central Car Park, the new outdoor market was formally opened with a red ribbon ceremony attended by Mayor Paul Henderson, with Adam Nichols, Market Manager, cutting the...
Ferry operator Brittany Ferries today launches its latest timetables for sailings to France and Spain, for travel up until November 2027. Holidaymakers can now plan French and Spanish holidays and breaks this winter, as well as into next spring, summer and autumn.
The newly-published timetable covers 12 months of ferry services from 2nd November 2026 to 7th November 2027. Overall, in...
HARD-working optician Kim Swinbourne has celebrated 25 years of looking after people of all ages in Exmouth.
Her colleagues marked her quarter of a century at the Exmouth Specsavers store with balloons and gave her flowers and presents in recognition of her commitment to the community.
Kim began life at the Exeter Road site in 2001 as an optical receptionist, before going on...
Buckland Abbey, a historic Devon site opened to the public during the Festival of Britain by Lord Mountbatten, is marking its 75th anniversary by calling on visitors to share their memories.
The much-loved National Trust property near Tavistock first welcomed visitors in 1951 as part of the nationwide post-war celebration of British culture. Now, 75 years on, the team at the former...
One of the South West region’s leading law firms, Coodes Solicitors, has strengthened its Commercial Property team with the appointment of Hannah Johnson as a Commercial and Agricultural Property Solicitor, based in its Newquay office.
Johnson brings experience across commercial and landed estates matters, with exposure to agricultural property work. Her background includes acting...
Next week two Toolstation stores in Devon will play host to a selection of market leading trade brands as part of the retailer’s 2026 spring and summer supplier roadshow.
The roadshow aims to help tradespeople across the UK learn more about new and upcoming products within the market, receive live demonstrations, trial the products themselves, and obtain top tips and advice from...
