The National Trust has begun a project to secure the internationally significant interior at A la Ronde in Devon, and to transform the experience of A la Ronde for visitors and volunteers.
Built in the 18th-century by cousins Jane and Mary Parminter and inspired by their travels, the house at A la Ronde is well known for its unique 16-sided exterior and the fascinating decoration and...
Youngsters at a junior football club in East Devon will be looking sharp for the new season after receiving a grant for new kit from a leading local housebuilder.
Cranbrook United Under 9s have hit the back of the net with £1,000 from the Persimmon Homes South West region.
The funding comes as part of Persimmon’s Community Champions initiative, which sees 64 good causes...
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has unveiled plans for its first Festival of Flavours, a new ‘plot-to-plate’ extravaganza, taking place at RHS Garden Rosemoor from Saturday 1 – Sunday 2 October.
Celebrate the bounty of autumn by tucking into street food from around the world, picking up ideas from cookery demos, expert talks and garden tours, and shopping for treats in the food...
Across Devon, National Trust places are full of warmth as the trees slowly turn to red, orange and gold, enjoy crisp walks with family and friends and steaming cups of hot chocolate. There’s lots on offer this season, from garden tours and fashion exhibitions to exploring history and showcasing nature.
What’s more, every time you experience a National Trust day out, you help care for...
The second half of 2022 is looking very busy and exciting for West Country comedy star and Plymouth Theatre Royal Panto Legend Andy Ford.
He is about to launch into the Autumn leg of his Back in the Saddle Live Comedy Tour around the South West, including shows in Plymouth on 18th September, Torpoint on 23rd September and his home city of Exeter on Sunday 2nd October.
Help for Heroes is having to support veterans in the south-west with grants to help pay energy and food bills as the cost of living crisis continues to bite.
And, with interest rates continuing to rise and, seemingly, no solution on the economic horizon, the Armed Forces charity is increasing the funds available – to support immediate needs – in order to meet the anticipated increase...
The only tech business support programme for the whole of the South West of England is launching for its second year, after helping companies secure £1m.
Tech South West StartUp Studio 2021 saw the likes of Paranimo, Eate, Groundwaves, Milbotix and a clutch of other early stage pre-seed companies go on to raise £1m of grants and investment since completing the programme - with some...
Construction of the new Cranbrook town centre is due to start on Tuesday 30thAugust.
The consortium of developers, Henry Davidson, Hallam Land Management, Taylor Wimpey and Persimmon will start work on a supermarket, high street shops with homes above, a town square and a children’s day nursery.
This major milestone will ultimately provide a town centre that will serve the...
Aldi has announced it is looking to hire 121 store colleagues in Devon between now and the end of the year.
In a welcome boost to the local economy, the UK’s fifth-largest supermarket is looking for people of all levels of experience to fill roles at its stores across the region.
This includes both full-time and part-time positions such as Stock Assistant and Store Assistant...
Participants across the country are being invited to sign up to the Leukaemia Care Step Out Challenge for Spot Leukaemia, which launches this September.
The aim is to move as far as you can between 1st and 30th September and raise as much as you can - there’s no minimum limit. To take part you can walk, run, cycle or run and set whatever distance you want to. Once signed up, all you...
