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Exeter-based IMP Software supports smarter finance in multi-academy trusts with MAT-first solutions.

New IMP Software and ISBL collaboration brings ASOT benchmarking directly into finance workflows

The first phase of a new partnership between IMP Software and ISBL , the central hub within the Centre for Education Operational Excellence , is set to give finance teams a single place to see how each school in their trust is performing against the industry-standard metrics used in ISBL’s Advanced Strategic Optimisation Tool (ASOT) .

ASOT is an independent benchmarking framework...

The Quiet Value Hiding among Books on Stuffed Bookshelves

Full bookshelves bring warmth and comfort into the home environment. In many Devon homes, there are plenty of books accumulating in a corner over the years; old literature from schools and university, recipe books, books to read when you travel, tales for kids, and expensive heavy books that used to grace coffee tables.

But the time comes when children have outgrown them, they’ve...

Exmouth Launches the World's First Woolly Hanging Basket Trail

Exmouth celebrated the official launch of the 2026 Mail Trail on Wednesday 24 June 2026, unveiling what organisers are proudly calling the world's first hanging basket trail made entirely from knitting and crochet.

The Mail Trail this year features 33 knitted and crocheted hanging baskets displayed throughout the town, alongside 29 handcrafted woolly postbox toppers and a spectacular...

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...

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