Distilling their multi-award-winning Salcombe Gin, Salcombe Rum and New London Light on the waterfront of Salcombe, Salcombe Distilling Co. has reported 10% year-on-year growth, significantly outperforming a drinks and hospitality sector facing widespread decline.
The Devon-based distillery has maintained strong momentum despite challenging market conditions, driven by disciplined...
Allison Homes South West has sponsored a new kit for Twyford Spartans U12 team, known as the Twyford Gladiators, helping to ensure they take to the pitch in style this season.
The sponsorship has been made as part of the Tiverton Partnership pledge and reflects the housebuilder’s commitment to supporting grassroots sport and young people in the communities where it is delivering new...
Homeowners who rely on heating oil have been urged to screen their tanks and install fuel alarms after a spate of thefts driven by soaring fuel prices.
Rural households are being targeted by oil thieves who are exploiting the surge in energy prices by selling stolen fuel on the black market, according to reports from Suffolk Police. The Police Service of Northern Ireland said on...
Totnes Fringe Festival has been awarded a £2,000 grant from Totnes Town Council to support web development, social advertising and community outreach ahead of the 2026 festival (9–12 July 2026).
A Cavanna Homes apprentice has visited the Houses of Parliament to represent the next generation of talent entering the home building industry – and to champion greater opportunities for women in construction.
Ellie Mason, 22, from the technical team at South West housebuilder Cavanna Homes, travelled to Westminster to attend the Home Builders Federation’s Parliamentary Skills...
Students at Lipson Co-operative Academ y have helped raise more than £500 for a charity providing vital services for homeless people in Plymouth.
A total of £501.30 was raised for the Shekinah Centre through a range of school-led activities, including a bake sale, fundraising challenges and contributions from a Christmas jumper and pyjama mufti day. The money was used to purchase...
Caremark, one of the UK’s leading providers of home care, has opened nominations for its Community Care Fund – a new nationwide initiative designed to support local projects that make a positive difference to people’s lives.
The Community Care Fund invites members of the public, community groups and local not-for-profit organisations in Devon to nominate projects in their area that...
The Persimmon Charitable Foundation is running its open application programme for a second year, with an increased funding pot of £300,000 available for registered charities that support employability among young people.
The first funding round opens on Monday, 2nd March – with three £50,000 donations available for UK-based projects focused on children and young people aged 14-25,...
Pupils at Cranbrook Education Campus marked World Book Day with a colourful celebration of reading, dressing up as their favourite characters and showing off their book-inspired outfits.
The day encouraged students to share their love of stories, explore new books, and celebrate the joy of reading with friends and classmates.
Staff were also involved in the fun, joining in...
RHS Garden Rosemoor will permanently welcome visitors with dogs to specified areas within the garden, three-days-per-week from 26 March, following a successful 12-month trial which saw high levels of participation and a growth in new visitors. The trial itself was launched in response to direct requests for access and the above average levels of dog ownership in Devon and the Southwest....
