Residents, businesses, and visitors are being invited by East Devon District Council (EDDC) to share their views on the final draft of the Exmouth Placemaking Plan (EPP) a key document that will help shape the town’s future. Two drop-in events are scheduled to take place in Exmouth as part of the engagement programme at Exmouth Town Hall on the 27 November between 12pm to 8pm.
Hendy Group, which operates multiple showrooms across Devon and is the UK’s largest family-run car dealer business, has been named the UK’s top ‘ New Car Retailer’ at this year’s prestigious Autotrader Retailer Awards. Now in their 18th year, the awards put a spotlight on those dealers that put customers first and are fit to be viewed as ‘the very best in automotive retailing’ .
The English Riviera is gearing up for its most dazzling festive season yet as Bay of Lights returns from 28 November to 02 January, bringing a spectacular programme of illuminations, immersive installations and festive experiences to Torquay, Paignton and Brixham.
Now in its fourth year, the Bay of Lights has fast become one of the South West’s most magical winter attractions, and...
At 4.30am on Saturday 6 September, Matt Kemp, 45, from Tavistock was eating breakfast, getting ready to start the Dartmoor in a Day 50km Ultra shortly after sunrise. Matt took on the off-road challenge in aid of Muscular Dystrophy UK , the leading charity for more than 110,000 people in the UK living with one of over 60 muscle wasting conditions. Inspired by his dad Paul, 70, who lives with...
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...
