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Devon Nursing Home Brings Smiles Through Learning

A recent session at Hatherleigh Nursing Home, based in Okehampton, brought team members together with a local professional, as Nicole from Torrington Dental Surgery led an informal talk focused on the importance of oral care.

Eight team members from across the home were invited to take part, including Care Assistants, Care Practitioners, House Leads and Registered Nurses. The mix of...

St Andrew’s Pupils Embrace Creativity and Reflection During Spirituality Week

Pupils at St Andrew's CofE Academy in Buckland Monachorum, part of the Learning Academy Partnership , have been enjoying a meaningful and creative ‘Spirituality Week’, filled with opportunities to reflect, explore, and connect with the world around them.

Making the most of the recent sunshine, children took their learning outdoors to create beautiful spiral artwork inspired by Andy...

Ladram Bay Holiday Park partners with Balloons to support bereaved children in Devon

Ladram Bay Holiday Park has chosen local bereavement charity Balloons as its charity partner for 2026, supporting vital work with children and young people who have experienced the death of someone significant in their lives.

The park will fundraise for Balloons through a series of activities, including a traditional school sports day in May and staff taking part in challenges such...

Police share a lesson in equality and team work with Torquay pupils

Some of the Torquay Neighbourhood Police Team delivered an anti-discrimination workshop at Watcombe Primary School earlier this week to give students a life lesson.

The workshop, on Wednesday 18 March, was a joint event with Torquay United Community Sports Trust and was primarily for pupils in Years 5 and 6. However officers stayed behind at the end so students in other classes could...

Local housebuilder supports Landkey Primary School with road safety boost for Beep Beep Day

Allison Homes South West has partnered with Landkey Primary School to support this year’s Beep Beep Day on 18th March, helping pupils learn about road safety by donating high-visibility vests for children taking part in the national awareness campaign.

Organised by the road safety charity, Brake, Beep Beep Day encourages schools and nurseries across the UK to teach young children...

Rowcroft Hospice’s Sleep Walk steps back into Torbay for 2026

One of South Devon’s most-loved charity events is set to make its long-awaited return, as Rowcroft Hospice announces The Sleep Walk — proudly sponsored by Majestic Tours — will take place on Saturday 20 June 2026 from 6pm. Super Early Bird tickets are available now from just £17 — but only for a limited time.

The much-missed event promises a night of music, fun, heartfelt moments,...

Local housebuilder set to bring 126 new homes to Tiverton

A local housebuilder has received planning for a new development in Tiverton

A local housebuilder has been given the green light for an exciting new development in Tiverton.

Work is set to begin at Barratt’s Blundells Grange development with planning now officially granted for 124 private and affordable new homes.

Blundell’s Grange will comprise of one, two, three,...

Landmark new exhibition opens at THG

A major new exhibition has opened at Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) in Honiton, Devon.

The exhibition offers a unique opportunity to view the work of leading figurative artists, both contemporary and historic.

The works in 'Looking for Appearance' reflect the artists’ personal ideas and processes exploring visual appearances.

THG has secured important historic works...

Good progress being made on new shared-use path in Cullompton

Work is progressing well to create a new section of the Cullompton Community Association (CCA) shared-use path as part of the wider Cullompton Relief Road project.

The route for the path is now fully excavated and prepared for construction. Kerbs are currently being installed, marking an important step towards completing this part of the route ahead of the main construction work on...

Job boost for Devon as Parkdean Resorts announces seasonal recruitment drive

Parkdean Resorts, the UK’s largest holiday park operator, is looking for seasonal recruits in Devon as it gears up for another busy season.

Driven by strong bookings for 2026, the company is set to recruit over 4,000 people across its 65 UK-wide parks, including over 200 jobs available in Devon. With 250 different careers across its business, the company is hiring for a wide range of...

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