Devon

Young people urged to catch up on missed HPV vaccines

YOUNG people in Devon are being urged to take up their HPV vaccine to guard against the virus that can lead to certain types of cancer.

HPV (human papillomavirus) is the name of a common group of viruses that are easy to catch through skin contact (usually when having sex).

All children aged 12 to 13 (school Year 8) are offered the HPV vaccine. However, if they missed...

Building Bridges to the Future: Dartmouth Students Learn about Apprenticeships from South Devon College

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...

Agatha Christie Festival Presents ‘A Spring Gathering’ - A Star-Studded Celebration of Crime Fiction and New Statue Unveiled on the English Riviera

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.

Commissioned by Torbay Council, the...

Scouts from Devon complete 30KM Challenge Event

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...

Getting qualifications and career development attracted Jack to apprenticeship opportunity

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...

Extra police officers deployed to Torquay in response to feedback from community

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...

Why The Mole Resort is bang on target

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.

Then...

Calling all adventurers to explore the thrill of SUPBIKERUN in Devon!

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...

New Community Choir for Exmouth area

Do you love to sing? then a new community choir starting in March may be just what you are looking for.

Bath music man Grenville Jones started his first Good Afternoon Choir back in 2009 in his home City of Bath. Now there are over 30 Good Afternoon Choirs across England and Wales with over 1,500 enthusiastic singers belonging to these mixed-voice community groups.

“Our...

New Community Choir for Sidmouth area

Do you love to sing? then a new fun community choir starting in March may be just what you are looking for.

Bath music man Grenville Jones started the first Good Afternoon Choir back in 2009 in his home City of Bath. Now there are over 30 Good Afternoon Choirs across England and Wales with over 1,500 enthusiastic singers belonging to these mixed-voice community groups.

“Our...

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