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Former Plymouth School Leader Martin Brook Shortlisted for National Lifetime Achievement Award

Lipson Co-operative Academ y, part of the Ted Wragg Trust , is proud to announce that former headteacher Martin Brook has been shortlisted for the Lifetime Achievement Award in the prestigious Pearson National Teaching Awards 2026.

This national recognition celebrates Martin’s...

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Goody bags, Easter eggs and family fun at Exeter Racecourse this Tuesday

Families can look forward to a fun-packed Easter Raceday at Exeter Racecourse this Tuesday (April 7), with free goody bags, Easter eggs and a host of children’s activities on offer.

Young racegoers will be invited to take part in a racecourse-wide Easter trail, hunting for coloured eggs and earning a free Easter egg upon completing their sheet. Goody bags will also be handed out on...

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Path Opens New House for Rough Sleepers in Plymouth

Plymouth homelessness charity Path, is proud to announce the opening of its third ‘MARS’ (Multi-Agency Rough Sleeper) House - a specialist supported property offering a safe and stable home for people who have been rough sleeping in Plymouth.

The property, purchased in December 2025, provides private en-suite rooms for residents who have faced the harsh realities of street...

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The Exeter announced as new supporters of Theatre Royal Plymouth’s Acting Up programme

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) has announced The Exeter as a new supporter of its much‑loved Acting Up programme, which has been designed to promote creativity, wellbeing and social connection for people aged 55 and over.

The partnership builds on many years of support from The Exeter, and represents a shared commitment to improving health, confidence and connection among older adults...

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Peaceful protest marks arrival of new SWW CEO

A peaceful protest marked the arrival of South West Water's new CEO today (April 1).

Keith Haslett has taken over from Susan Davy whose time in charge was marred by several pollution incidents, regulatory breaches and mounting public criticism.

Among those making their voices heard were members of Surfers Against Sewage, Extinction Rebellion and Friends of the River Exe....

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South Devon College launches new course to support career progression within hospitality and events sector

As the Southwest gears up for a busy Easter, a Devon college is launching a new course to support career progression within the hospitality and events sector.

South Devon College hopes by launching the Event Management Certificate that it can help address the skills gap in the region.

“Event management is a rapidly expanding sector within Torbay and the wider South...

'St Gudula' stands by the River Swincombe on Dartmoor

Ancient Holy Well Forms Centrepiece for New Dartmoor Community Pageant

The spirit of a medieval saint will be evoked in a new community ritual for Dartmoor, which aims to reconnect people with water and the land. St Gudula’s Well in Ashburton, an ancient holy well, will be the focus of the ceremony, which will honour water as the source of all life, and also celebrate the start of summer. ‘Gudula’s Gathering’ has been conceived by events curator and writer...

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Local housebuilder helps make Easter a little sweeter for local families

Allison Homes South West is helping to spread some Easter cheer in Mid Devon by donating Easter eggs to local charity Churches Housing Action Team (CHAT) for the third year in a row, to support individuals and families experiencing hardship. [GG1]

Staff at Allison Homes South West have collected Easter eggs, which have been delivered to the charity’s Tiverton food bank in time for...

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Key handover ceremony marks beginning of new era for Town Hall

Celebrating Exmouth Town Council’s Town Hall purchase, East Devon District Council (EDDC) Chair, Councillor Eleanor Rylance, ceremonially handed over the keys to Exmouth Mayor, Councillor Graham Deasy, on Monday 30 March 2026.

Going forwards, Exmouth Town Council will run the building, providing East Devon’s largest town with a community hub for residents, businesses, and local...

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Sight-saving company receives national recognition for investing in patients and colleagues

The team at Newmedica Plymouth is celebrating after the company climbed 17 positions in the annual list of top 50 UK’s Best Workplaces™.

The 2026 list of UK businesses that made the cut was announced at the Best Workplaces Awards held at Grosvenor House in London, with Newmedica named 28th in the Large category.

While Newmedica was recognised in the awards for ensuring that...

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BENCHES: A Neurodivergent Audio-Visual Exhibition

Following the success of work-in-progress previews in London, BENCHES receives its world premiere in Market Hall’s state-of-the-art immersive dome this spring.

BENCHES is a groundbreaking multi-sensory exhibition opening on 2nd April 2026 at Market Hall, Plymouth, featuring daily screenings in their 270-degree Immersive Dome for a truly enveloping experience.

This audio-...

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