Matthew Jeffery has been named Drake Circus’ Christmas Community Hero after going the extra mile last year to raise money for charity despite a diagnosis of thyroid cancer in July 2020.
Nominated by his girlfriend Sabrina Turner, keen runner, Matthew refused to let the devastating news about his health keep him from his hobby. What’s more, he set out to raise as much money as possible...
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, will be delivering Christmas cheer across Devon this December. With the cost of living crisis biting hard at the heels of the older generations, 60 Christmas hampers will be delivered to veterans and their families who are considered vulnerable.
SSAFA supports all those who are serving, or have served, in the Armed Forces, in their times of need, and...
Devon & Cornwall Police is issuing a Christmas message to its communities and is wishing everyone a safe and happy New Year.
Temporary Chief Constable Jim Colwell said: “As we approach the end of 2022, I wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on the significant events that have taken place this year that have affected us all. Some have brought great joy while others have...
Christmas is just round the corner and to help visitors pick up any last-minute gifts they need for the big day, Drake Circus and The Barcode has rounded up a selection of ideas to help make the search easier.
From fashion gifts, to jewellery, there is something for everyone in this collection, with some retailers even offering gift wrapping services so any purchases can go straight...
Award-winning ultra-fast broadband provider, Jurassic Fibre , has announced that they have pledged their support once again to Hospiscare this Christmas.
The Exeter-based telecoms company, who are on a mission to deliver their full fibre-to-the premises broadband to 500,000 homes and businesses in the South West, will be supporting Hospiscare’s Christmas Tree Recycling fundraiser, for...
The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth has it all wrapped this Christmas and is the perfect festive day out for all the family.
The popular Carols by Candlelight service kicked off the festive season on Friday evening. Thousands of candles illuminated the heart of the sanctuary, creating a truly magical atmosphere for visitors, as the service returned as a live event at its international...
To help ensure that the toys you are buying this Christmas are safe Trading Standards has released two short videos.
The videos, about toy safety and buying electrical goods , feature Holly Traynor from the Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service and she gives her top tips and advice on what to look for and what to avoid.
Theatre Royal Plymouth has released a new video explaining what patrons can expect from a relaxed performance at the theatre.
Relaxed performances are accessible to everyone and aim to reduce the stress that some of the sensory elements of a show can cause, by creating a more relaxing environment.
The theatre has several relaxed performances available over the festive period...
On select dates throughout December, visitors to Castle Drogo on Dartmoor will get to experience a 1920s Christmas party inspired by the festive traditions of the former owner, Julius Drewe and his family.
Open every Friday to Sunday up to 18 Dec and then daily from 19 to 23 December, this is the first Christmas at the castle since the National Trust reached the end of a 9-year...
Devon & Cornwall Police launches its Lift Legend Christmas drink drive campaign today, with over 90 licenced premises set to offer soft drinks to those who give free lifts home to friends and family after a night out.
The initiative runs from Thursday 1 December 2022 to Sunday 1 January 2023 and is a modern approach to the annual Christmas campaign.
