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...
Pet owners in East Devon are already benefiting from the openness and transparency that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is now calling for in the UK veterinary market, according to independent local practice Estuary Vets.
Published on Wednesday 15th October and widely reported by national media, the CMA’s provisional findings highlighted pet owners are often unaware of...
Southern Healthcare has been nominated for eight national and three regional care awards, earning them a place at the finals of several prestigious award ceremonies in London, Leicester, Bristol and Plymouth.
The care home group owns four award-winning care homes in Plymouth, Seaton, Exeter and Dawlish.
Managing director Geoffrey Cox commented: “Our care teams work...
Woodbury residents are being invited to have their say on the parish’s Neighbourhood Plan, which has just been submitted to East Devon District Council (EDDC).
A consultation is now live and will run until 9am on November 27, 2025, giving residents and other interested parties the chance to comment on the policies that will help guide future development across Woodbury, Woodbury...
Libraries Unlimited, the charity commissioned to run the libraries in Devon and Torbay, has launched a new leaflet and set of resources to help children, young people and families with neurodiverse conditions explore some of Devon’s more accessible outdoor spaces.
The Outdoor Explorer Club features five trails across the county, each with a short story, an audio recording, and clear...
I am appealing for used postage stamps which help me raise funds which I then donate to the Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Recycling used postage stamps is such an easy way to raise money for the charity and I am always in need of all types of postage stamps, including British, Foreign and Christmas stamps.
If you are able to help I would be grateful if you could cut the stamps...
On Saturday 04 October, Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP), Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB), and Drake Circus brought a surprising twist of rhythm and rebellion to Plymouth city centre with a ‘Metal Mob’ , an electrifying flash mob performance inspired by BRB’s ground-breaking production Black Sabbath – The Ballet .
The event, held at Drake Circus, Plymouth’s premier shopping destination,...
