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Sea View Art Barn hosts 10 artists for Devon Open Studios this year

Sea View Art Barn is delighted to be hosting a collective of artists again this year for Devon Open Studios.

Following the success of last year's Devon Open Studios, the increasingly popular creative hub near Otterton, is delighted to be hosting ten artists this year. Frances Margaret...

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Ollie Lee has secured an engineering apprenticeship

South Devon College T Level student secures engineering apprenticeship

As many young people head off to university in the next couple of weeks, apprenticeships remain a popular option.

Government figures for the last academic year show apprenticeship starts increased by 8.8% to 308,770 compared to 284,190 reported the previous year.

Competition for apprenticeship places is strong, and 19-year-old Oliver “Ollie” Lee from Dartmouth is one of the...

From Hotel Spa to Home Studio: How Devon Therapists Are Going Independent

The move usually starts with a single quiet Tuesday afternoon, when a therapist finishes a shift at a coastal hotel and works out what their hourly rate actually came to. Across Devon, that calculation has been ending the same way for several years. Spa work still trains people well, but it holds them for less time than it used to.

Hotels along the South Hams coast, around Torbay,...

Agrifest South West 2026: Livestock Excellence and the Return of the West Country Food Village

Agrifest South West returns to Westpoint Arena, Exeter on Wednesday 4th November 2026, building on the strong momentum of last year’s event. In 2025, Agrifest showcased more than 180 cattle and 75 pairs of sheep, with visitors able to witness the highest quality livestock taking part in a line-up of hotly contested competitions.

Following its hugely successful debut, the West Country...

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Reminiscence activity at Deer Park Nursing Home in Holsworthy

Museum Outreach Team brings past to life for elderly residents

A visit from Holsworthy Museum’s outreach team brought the past to life for residents of the town’s Deer Park Nursing Home who were captivated by artefacts and photos linked to their local St Peter's Fair and the tradition of the Pretty Maid.

Alyce Barber, Deer Park’s activities co-ordinator, said: “Pauline Underwood from the outreach team had so many interesting things to share with...

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IMP Software unveils IMP Finance for multi-academy trusts, independent schools, and further education colleges

IMP Software has officially launched IMP Finance, a new financial management platform built from the ground up around the distinctive requirements of education finance teams in multi-academy trusts (MATs), independent schools , and further education (FE) colleges .

Available now, IMP Finance is designed to tackle one of the most persistent frustrations for education finance teams: the...

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Could Masters of the Universe Inspire More Big-Budget Productions to Shoot in Devon?

Devon appears to be emerging as a popular location for huge productions on television and in cinema. One of the most recent examples of the stunning locations on offer was in Masters of the Universe, where the Beer Quarry Caves were transformed into a magical fantasy world.

Thanks to the success of Masters of the Universe and plans to expand the franchise, Devon could attract more...

Bideford food festival to serve up a feast of local flavours

Food lovers and families are being invited to enjoy a free day out celebrating the best of local and regional produce when eat returns on Saturday, October 24.

The one-day festival will bring together more than 70 food and drink producers , with the majority based within 30 miles of Bideford.

Visitors can expect plenty of choice, including artisan producers, local bakers,...

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Plymouth Oddfellows Step Into Attenborough's World

Members of the Oddfellows Friendly Society recently stepped into a world unlike any ordinary cinema when they enjoyed ‘ Our Story with David Attenborough’ at Devonport Market Hall's spectacular Immersive Dome.

The visit was organised by Brenda of Plymouth & Truro District Oddfellows, bringing members together for an afternoon of friendship, discovery and a truly memorable...

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New solar panels support greener future for East Devon Business Centre

New solar panels have been installed at East Devon Business Centre, supporting East Devon District Council’s work to decarbonise its estate while adding to the centre’s appeal as a base for local businesses.

The system is now operational and is expected to save around seven tonnes of carbon each year, contributing to the council’s wider aim of reducing the environmental impact of its...

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Work starts on major regeneration in Plymouth

Work is set to start on the transformation of a Devonport neighbourhood after LiveWest partnered with Lovell Partnerships to redevelop the site and deliver a new generation of affordable homes for the city of Plymouth.

The housing association, part of the UK’s largest provider of affordable homes, Bromford Flagship LiveWest, has now signed a contract with Lovell to redevelop the site...

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