Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West, has planned an exciting week of activities for students as the school celebrates this year’s National Apprenticeship Week. This year’s National Apprenticeship Week runs from Monday 10 February to Sunday 16 February.
This year’s National Apprenticeships Week is the 18th annual celebration of apprenticeships and skills and the...
Gloucester, 18 February 2025 – Blackfinch Property has provided a £2.1 million development loan to support the first phase of Dolbeare Meadow, a sustainable mixed-use commercial project in Ashburton, Devon.
The first stage includes a 4,300 sq ft Co-op convenience store, already pre-let, along with essential infrastructure to support future phases. Plans for later stages include a...
Torquay is set to welcome a thrilling one-day literary celebration as the Agatha Christie Festival hosts ‘ A Spring Gathering ’ on Saturday, 12th April 2025, marking the unveiling of a brand-new Agatha Christie statue in her hometown, with guest appearances from Jeremy Vine, Robert Thorogood, Victoria Dowd, Mark Aldridge and Gray Robert Brown.
Scouts and Volunteers from Devon have been praised by Chief Scout Dwayne Fields for completing the Southern 50 30KM challenge hike event. This year’s event celebrates 45 years since the first Southern 50, with Scouts taking on routes passing through the counties of Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Oxfordshire.
The annual Southern 50 Event is a prestigious challenge...
Jack Barnett, 19, dives into his apprenticeship after discovering his passion to do a trade.
As an alternative route to gain qualifications and kick start his career, Jack who lives in Plymouth, has found a passion in training to be a gas engineer with LiveWest after wanting to get into trades after leaving school.
Gas apprentice for LiveWest, Jack Barnett, said: “I went to...
City College Plymouth recognised the dedication and achievements of its apprentice and employer partners at the Apprenticeship Awards Ceremony held last night at Plymouth Argyle Football Club.
This special evening brought together apprentices, their families, College staff, employers and distinguished guests from the local business community to celebrate the success of the region’s...
In response to feedback captured in a local police survey, extra police officers will be deployed to Torquay town centre for the next four-weeks to deter offenders and keep people safe.
Police Inspector Ben Shardlow said: “The extra officers will enable us to amplify our impact in the area. It means we can be visible in more crime hotspot areas, target more offenders and achieve more...
As a family, we’re a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got three teenagers, a 12-year-old, and a cockapoo named Alfie, who’s more demanding than the rest of them combined.
The youngest is a budding female Bear Grylls, the 13-year-old is football crazy, the 16-year-old loves music and combat sports, while the eldest (18) is enjoying freedom behind the wheel of her first car.
Prepare to embark on an exciting journey as SUPBIKERUN, the ultimate triathlon event series for adventure seekers returns to the beautiful Roadford Lake in Devon for 2025. Unlike the typical triathlon, SUPBIKERUN is an exhilarating mix of stand-up paddleboarding, cycling (road, gravel & mountain biking), and trail running. This is the ideal challenge for adventurers who are looking to...
Barnstaple, UK – February 11th, 2025 – After years of abandonment, long negotiations and partial renovation, the future of the sprawling ruin of the former Chelfham Mill residential school in North Devon has been secured by a community initiative, spearheaded by former pupils of the school.
Recognising the unique charm of the site, nestled in a valley surrounded by ancient woodlands...
