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Help to spread the festive joy by gifting toys this Christmas

Tesco customers in Plymouth have the opportunity to give new toys to local children who need it most this Christmas.

Until the 15 December, Tesco’s Transit Way Superstore is holding a collection for new and unwrapped toys for the Children’s Wishes Plymouth, which will then distribute the toys to local children.

Children’s Wishes Plymouth is dedicated to helping families...

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National Roadshow to Shine a Spotlight on Plymouth’s Small Businesses

Plymouth’s small businesses are set to take centre stage next week as the Small Business Saturday nationwide roadshow rolls into town. The month-long Tour kicks off the official countdown to Small Business Saturday on 6 December.

Small Business Saturday is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign that celebrates small businesses and encourages consumers to support and spend with small...

Brixham Local Wins Photography Competition, Capturing the Spirit of the English Riviera’s Iconic Fishing Town

The English Riviera BID Company has announced the winner of the ‘Brixham in Images’ Photography Competition 2025 - a celebration of the fishing town’s natural beauty, vibrant harbour life and strong sense of community.

After receiving an outstanding 506 photography entries from across the UK, the public has voted Brixham local, Daniel Mason, as the overall winner for his image which...

Cosy Club Plymouth launches Cosy Christmas Community Champion initiative

Do you know someone remarkable? Someone who goes above and beyond for their community, and deserves to be celebrated and spoiled at Cosy Club this Christmas?

As Cosy Club unwraps this year’s festive menu - featuring honest, dishes that feel special without being fussy - Cosy Club Plymouth is searching for a Cosy Club Christmas Community Champion. The winner will be treated to a one-...

New health & wellbeing hub is the future of healthcare training in the south west

A new multi-million health and wellbeing facility that will train the healthcare workers of the future is being officially opened at Plymouth Marjon University today (Friday 14th November).

The Marjon Health & Wellbeing Hub was funded with a capital grant to the University by the Office for Students in 2022. The state-of-the-art £5.8m facility features a simulation hospital ward...

Schoolchildren create a colourful herd to celebrate Sidmouth’s donkeys and artistic heritage

A herd of painted donkey sculptures has been drawing in visitors after taking centre stage at the South West Academy of Fine & Applied Arts (SWAc) annual exhibition in Sidmouth.

The Academy celebrates its 25th anniversary this year and as part of their annual exhibition, launched their Schools’ Donkey Project, offering children from a number of local East Devon schools the...

Airband reviews principal partnership with Barnstaple town FC

November 12th, 2025: Airband , the rural broadband specialist that brings ultrafast connections to country communities, has renewed its principal partner sponsorship of Barnstaple Town Football Club for the 2025-26 football season.

This renewal will see Airband continue to partner with the community club for a third season. Barnstaple Town play in the Western League Premier Division...

Jem Marketing’s bold rise from start-up to standout earns national recognition in just months

Just four months after launching her business, Melanie Brook, Founder and Director of Jem Marketing, has been named a Finalist in the Devon Women in Business Awards and a Semi-Finalist in the West Country Women’s Awards, both in the Best New Start-Up category.

Founded in June 2025, Jem Marketing delivers consultancy and fractional CMO services tailored for the UK holiday park...

New recycling stations at Dartmoor Zoo marks sustainability milestone

From the beginning of November, DCW will be providing bespoke, strategically placed recycling stations throughout the zoo’s premises, enhancing the visitor experience while promoting responsible waste management practices and encouraging visitors to recycle more by helping to separate their waste and increase recycling rates across the site.

The new system will make it easier for...

Site Manager achieves Seal of Excellence for Dawlish View development

A site manager for Bloor Homes in Dawlish has been recognised with a prestigious award at the National House Builder Council’s (NHBC) South West Pride in the Job regional awards.

Mike Mitchell received a Seal of Excellence award from the NHBC at the start of November, after being awarded a Pride in the Job Quality award this summer.

Both awards acknowledge Mike’s hard work...

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