Plymouth officers have put together another successful work experience scheme to give local students an interesting insight into police life.
The young people from year groups 10 and 11 were invited to apply from 12 secondary schools across the city (PHSG, ICC, Eggbuckland Community College, Torbridge High, Coombe Dean, Plymstock School, Plympton Academy, All Saints Academy, Torpoint...
Last week, Bloor Homes opened its doors at The Meadows in Cullompton to a group of Willowbank Primary School students for a tour of the showhomes and the homes under construction, followed by a Q&A session and a dream home painting class led by volunteers from the developer’s Exeter region.
Throughout the morning, the students were given an exclusive educational experience of the...
Porter Dodson , the South West-based UK Top 200 law firm, has announced a record-breaking year of growth and achievement, increasing revenue to £20.2m, while retaining the highly prestigious Gold Investors In People accreditation for the third successive time.
Across its Exeter, Sherborne, Poundbury, Bridport, Wellington, Taunton, and Yeovil offices, the firm has seen year-on-year...
Marine Academy Primary is proud to announce that the school has been selected to take part in a landmark music project set in one of Devon’s most iconic buildings, Exeter Cathedral.
This unique initiative unites children from across the county to form one powerful, collective choir that will perform live in the heart of the historic cathedral. As part of the programme, the Marine...
Primary schools from across Devon came together this month for the Ted Wragg Trust football tournament, a full day of fast-paced football, fantastic teamwork, and fierce but friendly competition.
Hosted under blazing sunshine, the tournament saw pupils from across the trust's primary schools display incredible sportsmanship, resilience, and determination, with every match full of...
A shady dog walking route and increased access to water and refreshments offered to summer dog walkers at RHS Garden Rosemoor.
As we head into the hottest months of the year, RHS Garden Rosemoor has launched a new guide to help visitors keep their dogs comfortable during walks on their dog friendly days every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays.
Sergeant Lindsey Walke from Plymouth completed the “bucket-list” swim in memory of her beloved nan.
Lindsey, aged 49, took on the huge challenge to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society. Her reasons for supporting the charity come from a place close to her heart, in memory of her beloved late nan, Margaret Perriment.Margaret was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and sadly passed away in 2017...
Bradfords Building Supplies today announces the opening of its first ever standalone Tool and Plant Hire depot in Newton Abbot, Devon. Bradfords has been serving customers from over 45 branches across the Southwest since 1770 and now brings its renowned hire service to a dedicated depot for the first time.
The new depot will offer trade and contractor customers a bigger, better and...
Twenty-five-year-old Jamie Wace is on a mission to screen one million children across the UK for dyslexia, after his own experience of the learning difficulty made him feel stupid and like the black sheep of the family.
Sadly, 1.2 million children are predicted to suffer from dyslexia, equating to, on average, two to three children per classroom. According to The Public Policy...
What makes the first Totnes Fringe Festival truly remarkable is the deep sense of community and collaboration at its core. Run entirely by a dedicated team of local volunteers, the festival brings together artists, organisers, families, and audiences in a shared celebration of creativity. From the Respect Festival in Leechwell Gardens—a joyful, free weekend of family-focused events shaped by...
