Students at Plympton Academy recently stepped into the world of professional dance with a workshop led by dancers from British choreographer, Matthew Bourne’s internationally acclaimed New Adventures company.
Inspired by Swan Lake, the session seamlessly blended contemporary dance and ballet, offering students the opportunity to experiment with new techniques and explore their...
38-year-old stroke survivor Jonny Huntington has officially begun his world-first Antarctic expedition to become the first disabled person to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole.
Having completed his final preparations at Union Glacier, Jonny set off from Fuchs-Messner on the edge of the Antarctic landmass on 21st November at 21:15hrs UK time.
Major housebuilder, Persimmon Homes Cornwall and West Devon, has entered into an official three-year sponsorship agreement with Bideford AFC as part of its Community Champions initiative.
This significant partnership underscores Persimmon’s commitment to supporting local communities and promoting community engagement, aligning with their development in Bideford through its new ‘...
Tesco customers can make a huge difference to the lives of Plymouth people facing hunger and hardship by donating long-life items this week.
This comes as stores in Plymouth are taking part in the 12th annual Tesco Winter Food Collection, with donated items going directly to the charities Trussell and FareShare.
Both charities expect to see extremely high demand for their...
A generous donation from the Exeter Chiefs Foundation has enabled Westbank Community Health and Care to kit out its accessible gym in Exminster with a fantastic new piece of equipment, offering the same functionality for both disabled and able-bodied users.
The compact Equalizer 6000 is one of the most effective multi-gyms in the world. Designed by a paraplegic and fully adaptive for...
Theatre Royal Plymouth and Crossroads Pantomimes have today (Thurs 21 Nov) announced the full casting for this year’s magical family pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Previously announced are Birds of a Feather’s Lesley Joseph who will star as Queen Dragonella, with broadcaster and barrister Rob Rinder as The Man in The Mirror, comedian Andy Ford as Muddles the Court Jester...
An Aldi colleague in Tiverton is celebrating their work anniversary after 20 years at the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket.
Adrian Harris, a driver in the Cardiff Region, which covers Tiverton, first joined the supermarket in 2004 after previously working as a HGV driver for another company.
Adrian is an integral part of Aldi’s Cardiff Region team and has gone above and...
Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon has donated £1,000 to Argyle Pride - the Official LGBTQ+ Supporters Group of Plymouth Argyle Football Club - as part of its Community Champions initiative .
This donation will go towards providing essential equipment for the group’s football sessions and supporting members in attending events such as Plymouth Pride.
The current cold snap is bringing a risk of snow overnight and into tomorrow morning.
With a Yellow Weather Warning for snow issued by the Met Office covering from 5am tomorrow morning (Thursday 21 November) until 3pm tomorrow afternoon, Devon County Council’s gritters will be carrying out multiple treatments across the county over the next 24 hours.
Exmouth’s residents, and visitors, are being invited to share their thoughts on three options to manage coastal flooding and erosion risks from Orcombe Point to Exmouth Marina, by East Devon District Council (EDDC).
These three options were identified from a longer list by engaging with local stakeholders. They looked at how suitable these options would be in terms of engineering, as...
