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...
Five new electronics and tech donation points are launching in libraries across Devon. People will be able to bring tech items they no longer use to be refurbished. Once refurbished, items are donated to those experiencing digital poverty.
Libraries Unlimited, in partnership with Fixy, Resource Futures, and Donate IT, is bringing the donation programme into libraries. Part of...
Aldi has helped to deliver more than 4000 meals to people in need across Devon over the Easter period by donating surplus food from stores across the UK, helping to support families that might otherwise struggle with the extra cost of Easter celebrations and feeding children during the school break.
Working with local charities and community groups through its long-standing...
Plymouth Arts Cinema (PAC) is delighted to announce that it has been awarded £150,000 in funding from the British Film Institute Audience Projects Fund, for the three years from April 2026 - March 2029.
This award demonstrates a very welcome level of commitment from the BFI, awarding National Lottery funding, for the work PAC does in bringing the best in independent cinema to...
Pensioners are being warned to be on high alert for scams as the recovery of Winter Fuel Payments begins this month.
Almost two million people are expected to repay their winter 2025 payment due to their annual income being more than £35,000 – for most, an automatic process.
HMRC saw more than 25,000 Winter Fuel Payment scam referrals over the last 12 months and is warning...
Totnes Renewable Energy Society (TRESOC) has celebrated a remarkable double triumph at the prestigious Regen Green Energy Awards 2026, held on Thursday 26th March at the Bristol Harbour Hotel. The society took home the Community Energy Initiative Award for its ground-breaking Energy Local Totnes project, while TRESOC’s Managing Director, Dr Sally Murrall-Smith, was jointly awarded the Net...
