Thanks to a successful bid to the Peninsula Cancer Alliance, Libraries Unlimited is launching a brand-new collection of books aimed at supporting those affected by cancer.
The Cancer Care Collection consists of 43 physical books made up of a mixture of adult, young adult and children’s books. These can be borrowed from libraries across Devon and Torbay. In addition there is also a...
The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) has announced that, as of 2 June 2025, trained members of the public registered with the GoodSAM Responder app, will be alerted to nearby cardiac arrest calls received by the 999 ambulance control room.
GoodSAM which stands for Good S martphone A ctivated M edics, uses mobile GPS technology to notify the nearest...
Twelve students from Exmouth Community College are celebrating success after completing a six-week sailing course as part of the school’s popular enrichment programme.
The club, which runs during the first half of the Autumn term and again in the Summer, gives students the chance to learn practical sailing skills while working towards nationally recognised qualifications.
Brenda and Chris Jupp celebrated their remarkable 65th wedding anniversary – known as a Blue Sapphire Anniversary – with a joyful party at Vale View Heights Care Home, surrounded by family, friends and the caring team.
The milestone anniversary, which is extremely rare in the UK, was marked with a personalised anniversary card from King Charles and The Queen Consort, which took pride...
Blundell’s School is pleased to announce the appointment of Gareth Pearson as its next Head, beginning in September 2026.
Currently Head of Christ College, Brecon, Mr Pearson has led the school since 2017, earning a reputation as an inspirational and values-driven leader. Under his leadership, Christ College has seen significant growth, academic success, and pastoral strength. In...
Visitors can now experience the past at National Trust A la Ronde, nr Exmouth, Devon, in new ways this summer with the launch of a virtual reality experience allowing access to the Shell Gallery and a new archaeology exhibition called Digging Deeper.
For the first time, visitors can step virtually into one of A la Ronde’s most delicate and intriguing spaces: the Shell Gallery, as...
As the demand for more meaningful travel grows, the English Riviera Walking Festival is emerging as a standout event in the UK’s experiential tourism scene. Offering a unique blend of history, culture, literary heritage, and dramatic coastal landscapes, the festival invites visitors to explore the region not just by foot – but through the stories it has to tell.
Theatre Royal Plymouth and pantomime producer Crossroads Pantomimes have today (06 June 2025) announced that television, recording, musical theatre and pantomime star Shane Richie will headline this year’s Theatre Royal pantomime, Dick Whittington in the title role from Friday 12 December 2025 to Saturday 10 January 2026.
A celebrated panto legend, Shane returns to Plymouth following...
Sidmouth College is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievement of two former students, Fern and Jacob, who were invited to Buckingham Palace this month to receive their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
Having completed their Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards during their time at Sidmouth College, Fern and Jacob exemplify the resilience, commitment, and adventurous spirit at the heart...
