Devon

ESW pleads for equality in school academy admissions

Equality South West has said it is "unacceptable" for academies to pick and choose pupils.

A report, released today by the Academies Commission, reveals evidence that some academies secretly attempt to select and exclude pupils.

ESW's Colette Bennett said: "If academies are picking and choosing their students , then the potential for discrimination is huge. Even if it is...

Police appeal for information on missing 18-year-old

Police are still concerned for the welfare of 18-year-old Jamie Grewal, who has gone missing from the Ivybridge area.

He was last seen on Friday afternoon, 4th January after having a drink with friends after work in the Abbey Inn pub at Buckfastleigh during lunchtime.

He was then dropped-off in Ivybridge around 1.30pm to 2pm.

He has not been seen or heard from since...

New Trade Show announced: Food Plymouth Expo

A unique new Plymouth trade show for local food producers, businesses and buyers

Who should attend? Food producers, processors, wholesalers, buyers, chefs,...

The silent employment crisis – hearing loss hits jobs

Hundreds of Plymouth workers admit hearing loss is affecting their ability to do their job – but almost 79% still haven’t had a hearing check. [i]

This is according to new research from Specsavers, uncovering the devastating and widespread impact of hearing loss, and the company is calling on the Government for hearing care equality.

This revelation comes despite 83% across...

Aldi calls on children in Devon to design a poster for recycle week

To mark Recycle Week (14th-20th October), Aldi is calling on children in Devon to design a poster to encourage people to recycle.

Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket is inviting children to submit their designs for the chance to win a £250 Aldi voucher for their family.

The entries will be judged by a panel of Aldi’s sustainability experts, with the three winning designs...

Bays Brewery Reveals Cheeky
Charity Total For Animal Conservation

The big-hearted team at Bays Brewery in Paignton are proud to announce that their cheeky charity brew ‘Funky Monkey’ has raised £1,400, bringing their animal conservation total to £28,500.

The family-run brewery joined forces with Paignton Zoo earlier this Summer for a special-edition charity ale celebrating plans for ‘Hamadryas Hill’, a brand-new home for the zoo’s troop of baboons...

Best Bar None choose RAPAID kits to keep Plymouth safer

Best Bar None, the safer socialising accreditation for the nighttime economy, is equipping 10 of its members in Plymouth with bleed kits from emergency bandages charity, RAPAID.

Best Bar None is an accreditation scheme supported by the Home Office, the drinks industry, and the hospitality sector, which aims to promote responsible management and operation of alcohol-licensed premises...

The Sculpture School… a DECADE in Devon

The Sculpture School – the UK’s only venue for realist sculpture training – is celebrating its 10thanniversary in Devon. To mark this milestone, it will be holding a major exhibition from 24th June to 7thJuly showcasing a DECADE of talent.

With its unique and innovative method of producing modern realist sculpture in simple steps, the school attracts students from all over the world...

Schools across the south west encouraged to join national film challenge

Calling all budding Spielbergs, aspiring Coppolas, visionary Spike Lees and passionate storytellers in and across the South West!

The Schools 48 Hour Film Challenge UK is back, calling on schools in the region to get involved and compete nationally.

Now in its fourth year and set to be held from Friday 10th May, the challenge brings together students aged 7-18 years to...

World's oldest ferret discovered in Devon ahead of National Ferret Day

A ferret from Devon is in the running to become the oldest of its kind as it gears up to mark its 15th birthday this summer.

Suki, who is a female silver ferret, is preparing for her major milestone in the grounds of Bovey Castle, where she has lived for the past six years greeting families with her furry friends Henry aged two, and Lilly and Grace, both aged three.

Ferrets...

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