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Devon site manager wins prestigious national award

A Devon site manager is celebrating after receiving a prestigious award for his work at a local housing development.

Chris Spencer, a Site Manager from Devon, received the National House Building Council (NHBC) Pride in the Job Quality Award for excellence in on-site management at David Wilson’s Hampton Mill in Okehampton.

For more than 40 years, the NHBC’s Pride in the Job...

Seaside Adventures Await: Why the English Riviera is the Perfect Family Escape This Summer

This summer, the English Riviera is taking the lead as the UK’s top choice for family destinations, combining the authentic charm of the UNESCO Global Geopark and its 22 miles of coastline with immersive cultural experiences suitable for all ages.

For families looking for a holiday close to home, the coastal destination, with some of the UK’s best sandy beaches, offers an impressive...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

(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...

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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