Traffic lights are to be tried out on the main road through Starcross.
Devon County Council’s trial scheme on the A379 is due to run from Monday 12 February until Thursday 28 March.
The aim will be to improve conditions for all road users through the historic pinchpoint at the 18th Century Courtenay Arms Mews in Starcross. The width of this section of the road makes it...
The RHS Garden Rosemoor, situated near Great Torrington in North Devon, has been chosen to be part of a global conservation project to protect the endangered Wollemia pine from Australia, one of a few very select sites in the UK.
Wollemi pines have been dubbed the ‘dinosaur tree’ because fossil records show they were living 200 million years ago alongside the dinosaurs. The pine (...
The award-winning Amelia’s restaurant at Cofton Holidays in Starcross has welcomed an exciting new Executive Chef who promises to bring his experience working at Michelin-starred restaurants and with Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall to this hidden gem loved by foodies. Renowned chef Richard King has represented the UK at an international level multiple times at the “Restaurant of The Future”...
Plymouth High School for Girls is proud to announce the celebration of its 150th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in the school's rich history of providing exceptional education.
Founded in 1874, Plymouth High School for Girls has been a cornerstone of education for girls across the region, consistently fostering a culture of academic excellence, leadership, and community...
A £13 million care home in Dawlish, Devon, has announced a community open day as the date is set for a soft launch inviting local people to have a look around.
Claremont Manor, a 71-bed care home with five-star facilities, will offer personalised residential, dementia and nursing care in a luxurious setting when it opens in March.
Reading is the nation’s most popular hobby, with 42% of Brits saying that delving into a book is one of their favourite free-time activities.
Over the centuries, the UK has inspired thousands of authors from around the world, with many setting their own stories in remote woods or quaint British towns. If you’re a bookworm, you might fancy an exciting road trip across the country to put...
Reece continues to build his career as he takes the next steps to further his skills with an apprenticeship with housing association LiveWest.
After going to college for two years completing an electrical diploma, he decided to continue learning by gaining the qualifications to become an electrician.
While considering other options, Reece decided an apprenticeship was the...
A Plymouth teenager has embarked on a career in the care sector after looking after her grandparents ignited a passion for helping others.
Ruby Rose, 16, started a Health & Social Care Level 2 apprenticeship in October with leading training provider Realise while working at Wisteria House in Plymstock.
Speaking at the start of National Apprenticeship Week, Ruby said she...
