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Students from Teign School , part of Education South West , are celebrating after successfully completing this year’s Ten Tors challenge following months of dedicated training, preparation and teamwork.

The annual event, held on Dartmoor, saw students take on the demanding endurance challenge alongside thousands of young people from across the South West. After setting off earlier...

A young German Shepherd dog who just missed out on a place on the police force is among a worrying number of canine ‘adolescents’ being given up by their owners.

Nine-month-old Koda is among more than a dozen dogs between the age of 6 to 12-months who, in the last month alone, have been brought to Woodside Animal Welfare Sanctuary at Elfordleigh or added to its waiting list....

Companies progressing technology and innovation across the South West of England are being put on alert as the Tech South West Awards 2026 officially opens for entries.

From trailblazing startups and game‑changing scaleups to inspiring leaders and teams driving global change, the awards shine a spotlight on those redefining what’s possible, tackling real‑world challenges and putting...

Moor Invertebrates is an exciting new Buglife project on Dartmoor, made possible thanks to initial support* from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery Players, Moor Invertebrates will help to give a brighter future to eight threatened invertebrate species found across Dartmoor National Park. Moor Invertebrates will engage local communities and visitors, inspiring a...