Devon man sent to prison for 32 months after dumping waste on floodplain
Devon man Christopher Garrett was jailed yesterday, 11th July, for 32 months after he dumped thousands of tonnes of waste...
Full planning approval secured for new Exeter site
Last week, Exeter City Council granted approval on a Persimmon Homes South West scheme for 40 high-quality homes, on land...
England’s recycling crisis: Which councils are falling short?
Fresh research has revealed the England areas recycling the least, with Exeter placing tenth. The study conducted by Enviro Homes Renewables...
Work starts in Brixham at site of new social housing for local people
Work has started on a long-awaited scheme to create new social housing in Brixham on the site of the former...
Torbay is the latest to join the UK’s biggest growing movement for food systems change
Torbay is amongst the latest to achieve membership of the Sustainable Food Places network in supporting their efforts to make...
Review underway of Council Tax single person discounts in Torbay
Torbay Council is carrying out a review of households that receive a single person discount. This is to ensure that...
Young people, parents and NHS staff benefitting from transformed space outside children’s ward
Children, young people and their families are benefiting from a fantastic makeover of the outdoor area at Louisa Cary ward,...
Free virtual school trip launches to support greater access to art lessons across the UK
This week, art education charity, Art UK has announced its first ever ‘virtual’ school trip – The Superpower of Looking’s...
Works planned to upgrade gas supply pipes near Paignton town centre
Residents and businesses are advised that a road near Paignton town centre is to be closed for five weeks as...
Local homebuilder signs Homes for Nature commitment to support wildlife
The Homes for Nature commitment, a major new initiative to support wildlife from the Future Homes Hub, has been signed...
Pupils can create recipe for a healthy future thanks to Tesco donation.
Aspiring super-chefs at Highweek Community Primary & Nursery School have had their new educational kitchen kitted out by kind-hearted colleagues...
Get fired up with Rowcroft’s Fire and LEGO® Walks!
Rowcroft Hospice is turning up the heat this autumn with a brand new fundraising event that promises to be a...
Local homebuilder boosts cardiac arrest prevention in Devon with £1,500 donation to Jay’s Aim
Local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter has generously donated £1,500 to Jay's Aim, a Devon-based charity dedicated to preventing...
Exeter Chiefs and England star ready to resume career after serious injury
Exeter Chiefs Women rugby player Nancy McGillivray has thanked her colleagues and sponsors for their support after a dangerous tackle...
Planning on driving in Europe this summer? An expert has shared what you need to know
As we enter summer, we're approaching the peak time for jetting off on holiday in the UK. The main months...
It’s not too late to get your spring covid vaccine
Over four million people have now received their spring covid booster from the NHS just ten weeks after bookings officially...
Lib Dems announce £10m plan to recruit new Sewage Inspectors
The Liberal Democrats have announced plans to increase the number of water inspections after sewage was dumped 570 times in...
Local homebuilder raises over £70,000 in a year for hospice charities
Local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes is delighted to announce that it has raised more than £70,000 for its two...
The Food Warehouse opens in Plymouth
Iceland Foods has officially opened a brand-new The Food Warehouse store in Plymouth, with over 80 customers eagerly waiting in...
Call goes out to step up to Diabetes UK challenge
A step challenge which raises vital funds for leading charity Diabetes UK returns this summer – and a call has...
