One of the leading developers behind the Cranbrook expansion scheme has donated £650 to Broadclyst Youth Football Club’s Under 12s team.
Persimmon Homes South West handed over the cheque at the teams playing fields, with the funds going towards new kits for players, which will be emblazoned with the company’s logo next season.
The Under 12s team have been together since they...
There’s a new spooky adventure awaiting visitors at The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth this October.
The Trick or Trot Halloween Trail is the perfect excuse for getting the family out in the autumnal air to explore the sanctuary and search for pumpkins that hide a trick or treat for the resident donkeys.
By guessing what is a trick or treat for the donkeys, this family...
Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey is preparing for the launch of St Mary View, its latest development of high quality homes, in Collaton St Mary later this year.
St Mary View is due to launch in December and will comprise 73 three, four and five-bedroom homes off Kirkham Fold, Totnes Road. Taylor Wimpey underwent a detailed design process in order to come up with a proposal that reflected...
McDonald’s on New George Street in Plymouth, which is owned and operated by local Franchisee David Wynne, has reopened after a ‘Convenience of the Future’ redesign, which promises to deliver a better customer experience for all.
With consumers increasingly looking for greater speed, efficiency and choice when ordering their food, McDonald’s ambitious ‘Convenience of the Future’...
In an exciting collaboration, Plymouth Marjon University has partnered with the Barbican Theatre in a five-year deal to bring an array of new shows and performances to the University’s Quad Theatre. This partnership aims to enhance the cultural landscape of Plymouth’s northern quarter, offering greater access to live performances while supporting emerging talent and community engagement....
Pupils from Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West, have taken part in a meeting of the Young Person’s Advisory Group (YPAG) this term.
The Dartmouth Young Person’s Advisory Group (YPAG) was set up as a collaboration between the students from Dartmouth Academy and University of Exeter Medical School in early 2022.
The pupils act as invaluable advisors to researchers...
Beryl’s Campsite in Beeson, near Kingsbridge, South Devon has just hosted yet another hugely successful DadFest, providing a weekend of camping, outdoor activities and fun-filled adventures on Fri 20th, Sat 21st& Sunday 22nd September. With, as ever, its highlight - the global phenomenon The World Dad Dancing Championship.
After a busy day of beach fishing, a wrestling show,...
Autumn is here and this year’s above average rainfall should provide a stunning display of colour.
Trees respond to their environment, so when and why leaves change colour depends on several factors. For the best display, we need the right mix of weather conditions.
Forestry England explains why leaves change colour in autumn:
If you care about your community, want to help improve people’s lives and feel strongly that the voices of residents should be heard, you could have what it takes to become your area’s next county councillor.
The next county council elections are in May next year, and to help potential candidates understand the role and a councillor’s responsibilities, Devon County Council is...
The South West’s most incredible and authentic independent food, drink and lifestyle businesses were honoured at the Food Lifestyle Awards 2024, which took place on Monday September 30 at Nancarrow Farm in Cornwall.
Hosted by Food Lifestyle magazine, the awards were the culmination of thousands of votes cast across 10 new award categories. Championing independence and high quality...
