Nature without barriers: Libraries create kits to get families outdoors
A beach leaflet with accessibility downloads, stickers to collect as you explore, and stories to listen to outdoors are just...
Woman saved from going blind in one eye
A newly qualified Exeter optometrist has been praised for helping to save the sight in a woman’s right eye. Zoe...
Budding American football star scores highly with his employees
Exmouth’s aspiring sports stars are being further supported by opticians with an eye for talent. The town’s Specsavers store is...
Inspectors praise inspiring and inclusive ethos at Ilsham C of E Primary
Ilsham C of E Academy, part of the Learning Academy Partnership, has been praised for its culture of care, inclusion...
Specialist provisions across Plymouth, Exeter and Tiverton join growing South West Trust
A group of specialist schools and provisions in Devon have officially joined Reach South Academy Trust this month, strengthening the...
Free Fruit and Veg for Schools programme hits more South Devon schools, as new research finds that most children fall short of their five-a-day
South Devon families are set to benefit from more fruit and veg in the schools, thanks to an expanded scheme...
Rebecca Smith MP visits Carswell Farm to discuss pressures on rural communities and sustainable farming
Rebecca Smith, MP for South West Devon, recently visited Carswell Farm in Holbeton to meet with local farmers and discuss...
League of Friends fund new motorised wheelchairs for Torbay Hospital
Patients and staff at Torbay Hospital are set to benefit from new motorised wheelchairs, thanks to the generous support of...
Devon charities announced as partners for huge weekend of live music
Four Devon-based charities have been selected to be official partners for the county’s biggest music event this summer. TK Maxx...
Community plaques offer help to people struggling with mental health
Torbay Council’s Public Health team has partnered with SAFE South West to install a new bench and a collection of...
Devon school raises £752 after pupil’s experience inspires charity event
A year 3 pupil at All Saints’ Thurlestone C of E Academy, part of the Learning Academy Partnership, has helped...
Orchids Place celebrates show suite opening with visit from the Lord Mayor of Exeter
A new later living community in Exeter has marked a key milestone with a special visit from The Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Anne Jobson, officially celebrating...
Allison Homes South West gears up for growth with key appointments
Allison Homes South West has bolstered its senior leadership team with the appointment of two new directors, supporting the housebuilder's...
Communities across Devon to benefit as two popular grant funds return
Community groups across Devon can now apply for a share of £235,000 as Devon County Council reopens two popular grant...
Moorland Fuels Sales Manager achieves top industry honour at national UKIFDA Awards 2026
Andrea Williams, Sales Manager at Okehampton-based Moorland Fuels, has been recognised for her outstanding customer service at the national UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors...
Teignmouth man reunites with ambulance crew member on anniversary of cardiac arrest
A Teignmouth man has been reunited with a South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) crew member who helped save his life. Peter Grimsey,...
Exeter housebuilder donates books to local primary school children
Children at Alphington Primary School are set for exciting new literary adventures after receiving a donation of books worth £1,000....
Swift nests installed to safeguard ‘distinctive’ UK bird
Swift nest boxes are being installed on the grounds at County Hall in Exeter and at the Grand Western Canal...
Independent Devon bagel house pushes for staff-first approach in hospitality
At a time when the UK hospitality industry continues to face mounting challenges, one Devon business is taking a different...
Local runner reaches halfway mark in EPIC 50 half-marathon challenge
A determined local runner is celebrating an incredible milestone in his fundraising journey for Rowcroft Hospice, having completed the 25th...
