Devon

Empowerment in Motion: Trevi Reclaim the Night and take a stand for safety and equality in our city

Throughout the last month, the 16 Days of Activism campaign has sparked crucial awareness about the urgent call to end violence against women and girls in our city. It illuminated ways for us to engage actively. Sustaining this momentum leading local women's charity Trevi now invites women to join their Reclaim the Night Walk.

Trevi will host the walk on Friday 9, February during...

Devon's Bovey Castle celebrates Green Tourism accreditation

A Devon hotel has been recognised for its green credentials after achieving a coveted Green Tourism award.

Bovey Castle has been awarded ‘Silver’ in the Green Tourism awards, which recognises the commitment of tourism businesses which are working to become more sustainable and are acknowledged worldwide as an indicator of strong environmentally-friendly practices.

The 5 AA Red...

Housebuilder supports food pantry providing Christmas hampers to families in Willand

A food pantry which fundraises so that families in need in Willand can enjoy a festive dinner on Christmas Day has received a £300 donation from housebuilder Bellway.

The Willand Food Network – The Pantry holds coffee mornings, afternoon tea parties, and village sales so that it can pay for items to provide Christmas hampers.

The money donated by Bellway, which is building...

Project to upgrade Entrance and facilities at RHS Rosemoor to temporarily affect parking

Work to renovate the Welcome facilities at RHS Rosemoor will commence in the New Year and will run until the end of March. The project will greatly improve accessibility as well as upgrade the welcome facilities in the Visitor Centre.

The scale of this project will require the closure of the main Visitor Entrance for the duration - access to the gardens and temporarily relocated...

Outpatient Pharmacy to double in size

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is working on the development of a new and improved outpatient pharmacy due to open in Spring 2024.

The new pharmacy will double in size when it moves to a new location adjacent to Derriford hospital’s on-site Costa Coffee shop in the multistorey car park building.

Chief Pharmacist & Clinical Director of Medicines Optimisation,...

Bus stop changes proposed on Seaton seafront

Plans to relocate two bus stops near Seaton seafront are being put forward in order to improve safety for pedestrians.

Devon County Council is proposing the scheme as part of its Bus Service Improvement Plan, using funding from the Department for Transport.

The County Council has been working with partners to develop the scheme which would remove the bus stops from Marine...

Okehampton Guide Dogs donation to support local people living with sight loss

Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter is delighted to announce a generous donation of £1,500 to the Okehampton and District Guide Dogs Fundraising Group, underscoring the leading homebuilder’s commitment to the local community.

The Okehampton and District Guide Dogs Fundraising Group raises money for Guide Dogs South West, the regional branch of the UK's leading guide dog charity....

Thousands of young Rudolphs make a dash for their hospice

Over the past few weeks, an impressive turnout of more than 5,500 children from nearly 30 schools and nurseries across South Devon took part in Rowcroft Hospice’s Rudolph Run, raising thousands of pounds for the charity by donning their antlers and participating in a sponsored run or walk. Now in its third year, The Rudolph Run has garnered tremendous support from the local community,...

Devon hotel helps ensure children will wake up to a Christmas present

Children at risk of waking up to nothing on Christmas Day will have something to open thanks to a Christmas appeal backed by a Devon hotel.

Bovey Castle have donated games, books and soft toys to Cash for Kids’ Mission Christmas appeal to support children impacted by poverty across the UK.

The charity aims to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people, with...

Antarctic world record attempt cut short due to suspected kidney stones

The ex-Royal Marine from Torquay in a bid to set a new Antarctic world record has been flown off the ice due to a suspected kidney stones.

After 32 days on the ice, skiing solo and unsupported for over 600km pulling all his supplies and equipment weighing 25 stone – Sam Cox last week traversed the Ronne ice shelf before climbing onto the mainland of Antarctica.

It was here...

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