Devon Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) has published a new report evaluating Derriford Hospital’s maternity setting in Plymouth from the perspective of service users.
The report details findings and recommendations for improvement from their 15 Steps visit in January 2026. During the visit, a group of service users joined Devon MNVP staff and volunteers used the NHS...
Residents from The Firs Residential Home enjoyed a morning of fresh air, community spirit and plenty of creativity during a visit to the East Budleigh Scarecrow Festival.
The group took a stroll around the beautiful village, making the most of the sunshine while admiring the many scarecrow displays created by local people, groups and organisations.
The Parish Council has announced that, thanks to a generous donation of £400 from David Wilson Redrow South West and additional support from the Village Hall Committee, Poltimore now has a brand-new defibrillator installed at the Village Hall.
The device is mounted on the external front wall of the Hall, located in the centre of the village, and is accessible to anyone in need....
A Plymouth hospital worker has raised an impressive £1,685 for Cancer Research by ‘braving the shave’ in support of two close friends currently battling cancer.
Emma White, age 58 from Cornwall, who works in theatres at Practice Plus Group Plymouth alongside her friends, wanted to make a meaningful contribution to support cancer research while raising awareness of the disease that...
Lift Barton Hill are delighted to have been awarded a grant by the National Lottery Fund, to enable them to expand the Community Cafe and Hub based at St Martin’s Church. The £20,000 grant has been awarded to the school in order for them to expand on the cafe and hub that was set up to support local families, as part of a national initiative to support their own communities from ‘cradle to...
A major South West housebuilder has met the costs of netball tournament in Exeter that is raising funds for a countywide cancer charity.
Persimmon Homes donated £1,700 to a tournament being hosted by Honiton Netball League in aid of FORCE Cancer Charity, presenting the cheque at its Ashworth Place development in Tithebarn on the outskirts of Exeter. The financial boost means that all...
Westcotts has once again been recognised among the UK's leading apprenticeship employers after being ranked 70th in the Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2026.
The South West firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers has now appeared in top 100 apprenticeship national rankings for four consecutive years and this year’s results has seen the firm climb seven...
Chris Franks from Barnstaple has won £1,000 in the Libraries Unlimited lottery. People in Devon can support the charity that runs the libraries by buying a lottery ticket that costs just £1 a week, with the possibility of winning up to £25,000. There are also other prizes to be won such as shopping vouchers and food subscriptions.
Chris has been a member of the library since he moved...
This year’s Learning Disability Week (15 to 21 June) asks “Do you see me?” and is all about ensuring people with a learning disability are seen, heard and valued. This aim is shared by Devon County Council’s Reaching for Independence team which offers short-term enabling support to people aged 17 years and upwards with eligible social care needs or likely to have them.
Boringdon Hall Hotel & Spa, the enchanting Grade I listed manor on the edge of Dartmoor, has been recognised with an Award of Excellence at the Afternoon Tea Awards 2026, hosted by AfternoonTea.co.uk .
Presented at a prestigious ceremony held at Raffles London at The OWO, the Award of Excellence recognises venues that deliver the highest standards in afternoon tea service,...
