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Will Jordan (centre) receives MAT Excellence Award for IMP Software.

IMP Planner named Product of the Year at MAT Excellence Awards 2026

IMP Planner , the flagship budgeting, forecasting and reporting platform for multi-academy trusts (MATs) from Exeter-based IMP Software , has won the Product of the Year award at the prestigious national MAT Excellence Awards 2026 .

The awards, which give school trusts and organisations supporting the MAT sector the opportunity to celebrate their achievements and recognise...

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Jennifer Bell from Chilcotts with costume jewellery

June sale tops auction record as costume jewellery sparkles

Chilcotts Auctioneers has revealed that its June sale was the most successful to date.

The total achieved at hammer price was £280,000. This success reflects the current spike in silver and gold prices with top performers including gold proof coin sets from the Royal Mint.

A 2013 gold proof coin set in a presentation box fetched £17,700, a Charles III Royal Mint gold proof coin...

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South Devon College launches new Sixth Form offer with dedicated hub, flexible curriculum and laptop for every new student

South Devon College is pleased to announce an exciting new Sixth Form offer launching in September 2026.

Students will benefit from a brand-new hub which includes a Sixth Form study and social space, as well as the flexibility to combine A-Levels with vocational and technical qualifications. Plus every new Sixth Form student will be provided with a laptop for the duration of their...

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How Far Is Devon from London? A Traveller's Guide

Devon is roughly 173 to 234 miles from London , depending on where in Devon you are travelling. Exeter, one of Devon’s main cities, is around 173 miles from London , while destinations farther south or west, such as Dartmouth, Plymouth, Salcombe or North Devon, can take longer to reach. Active England gives a similar range, noting that Devon is around 173 miles to Exeter and 234 miles to...

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Solar panels being installed by SunGift Solar

Coping with Cost of Heatwaves - Little Known Government Grant Key to Helping Households

As temperatures across the UK continue to rise and forecasters warn of further heatwaves this summer, renewable energy specialist Exeter-based SunGift Solar is urging homeowners to consider a little-known Government Grant that could play a vital part in keeping households cool as global temperatures rise.

The advice comes as parts of the UK prepare for temperatures above 30°C in the...

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(Left to right) Toby Hard, Coby White, Fin Herbert and Jonah Shaw sit together in the stands at Torquay United Football Club, framed beneath the club’s crest. 

Four South Devon College Footballers Sign for Torquay United's New Elite Under-19 Squad 

South Devon College's partnership with Torquay United has reached an exciting new milestone, with four of the College's most promising young footballers becoming the first members of the Gulls' brand-new Elite Under-19 squad for the 2026/27 season.

Coby White, Fin Herbert, Jonah Shaw and Toby Hard have all signed deals to join the squad, marking the next step in a pathway that takes...

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Hounds of Love Bring the Magic of Kate Bush to Torquay's Babbacombe Theatre this July

Fans of legendary singer-songwriter Kate Bush are set for an unforgettable evening as Hounds of Love arrive at Babbacombe Theatre on Sunday 26th July. Hounds of Love is a seven-piece live band made up entirely of devoted Kate Bush fans, united by a passion for recreating the atmosphere, artistry and theatricality of one of Britain’s most iconic performers. The show celebrates Kate Bush’s...

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Ken Wood was the first carer to receive his Wellbeing Box

Launch of Wellbeing Gift Box initiative for Devon’s unpaid carers

Unpaid carers in Tiverton are the first in Devon to have received free Wellbeing Gift Boxes as part of a county-wide joint initiative between Devon Carers at Westbank and Devon Partnership NHS Trust (DPT), supported through funding from Open Up, the Trust’s charity, launched during Carers’ Week (8th - 14th June 2026).

The Wellbeing Boxes are being gifted to individuals who provide care...

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“We’re here for you” – Devon funeral homes to support bereaved families on Father’s Day

Funeral homes in Devon are providing a lifeline to bereaved families as Father’s Day approaches.

After research* found that 58% of those who have experienced bereavement find calendar events such as Father’s Day difficult, Co-op Funeralcare branches across Devon are inviting local people to join their bereavement support groups.

The groups offer support to those navigating the...

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Plymouth family law specialist shortlisted as a 'Legal Hero'

Director Carrie Laws of The Family Law Company has been shortlisted by the Law Society of England and Wales for recognition as a Legal Hero.

Carrie, who specialises in representing children and vulnerable families, has been nominated for leading work to embed trauma-informed practice, championing accessibility for the D/deaf community and commitment to legal aid.

The Legal...

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