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Christmas magic is returning to Otter Garden Centre in Ottery St Mary this December, as its popular Festive Adventure returns for a third year in support of local charity Hospiscare.

Last year’s family-friendly event raised an impressive £23,000 for the charity, and hopes are high that this figure will be topped in 2026.

Created by Otter’s own team, the Festive Adventure...

South Devon College has officially launched its new Enhanced Provision Pathway (EPP), a specialist provision designed to re-engage high-needs young people who are currently not in education.

The EPP has been developed by the College's Re-engagement and SEND Teams in close partnership with Torbay Council and Devon County Council, following a shared review of young people in the area who...

An award-winning dementia champion, advocate and author is drawing on more than a decade of experience to publish her second book, When Time Aligns: Stories of Care from a Dementia Companion , this October.

Gina Awad has spent more than a decade championing better understanding of dementia and supporting people living with the condition, their families and carers. Her contribution...

Build It Live South West returns to Westpoint Arena, Exeter, on 12 and 13 September 2026. The event will offer inspiration, practical advice and expert guidance for anyone planning to build, renovate, extend or improve their home. The Exeter shows come at a helpful time for self builders, as two of the biggest barriers - finding a suitable plot and securing planning permission - are becoming...