Devon

At least 50 new East Devon hosts needed, as Ukraine war enters second year

Today marks the one year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine and with no end in sight, East Devon needs more than 50 new host families to provide refugees with safe homes.

Vulnerable women, children, families and elderly people hoping to escape war-torn Ukraine require your help as part of the UK Government Homes for Ukraine scheme.

If you have a spare room, annex, Airbnb...

Half of Brits are sitting at home in the cold and dark for fear of rising household bills in Devon & Cornwall

MORE than half of Brits are spending their time at home in the cold and dark for fear of rising household bills, according to new research which lays bare the impact of the cost-of-living crisis.

A survey by Barratt Developments PLC - which includes Barratt Homes , David Wilson Homes and Barratt London - found a whopping 57 per cent of people are having to keep lights switched off...

Regional jobs boost as Devon-based Supacat secures major MOD contract

Devon-based Supacat has today confirmed receipt from UK MOD of an order on behalf of the British Army for 70 High Mobility Transporters (HMT 400 series), to be manufactured in collaboration with major defence engineering contractor Babcock International Group plc through its facility in Devonport.

The contract award for an undisclosed sum could lead to as many as 240 of the light...

Theatre Royal Plymouth announce five new creative positions as part of creative renewal

Theatre Royal Plymouth has today launched five new creative roles in their leadership team which are now open for application. The new roles will join their Chief Executive and Executive Producer, James Mackenzie-Blackman, and recently appointed Executive Director of Producing and Programming, Liz King, to deliver the producing and programming strategy for all of TRP’s creative and artistic...

National Highways work will keep three historic Devon structures safe for years to come

Three historical railway bridges in Devon have been given makeovers thanks to a £243,000 investment by National Highways Historical Railway Estate (HRE).

Wortha Mill Bridge on Dartmoor, Broadpark Road Bridge at Brentor and Castle Bridge Exeter have all received essential attention to ensure they retain their distinct characters while remaining safe for years to come.

An...

McDonald's franchisee supports local Lions club

McDonald’s franchisee, David Shawyer, who runs and operates four restaurants in the Exeter and Exmouth area, has donated £600 worth of litter collection equipment to the Budleigh Salterton Lions.

The donation supports McDonald’s commitment to tackling litter in local communities and will help to make a difference in keeping the Exmouth and Exeter area clean.

David and his...

Successful funding bid for accessible toilets at Mid Devon leisure centres

Mid Devon District Council has been awarded more than £150,000 towards adapting its existing disabled toilets to create fully accessible facilities at all three of its leisure sites in Crediton, Cullompton and Tiverton.

The funding is part of the Changing Places fund, administered by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, which aims to support disabled people with...

Plans in works for East Devon's arts and culture scene

Exciting plans to grow East Devon’s arts and culture scene over the next decade will be led by a newly appointed specialist.

East Devon District Council (EDDC) revealed the news of its new cultural producer Sarah Elghady this week.

Sarah has been tasked with making the authority’s dream vision, as part of its 10-year ‘cultural strategy’ , a reality.

This includes...

Devon’s Gaia Spa is named finalist in the World Spa & Wellness Awards 2023

Plymouth business recognised at worldwide spa awards

The award-winning Gaia Spa at the five-star Boringdon Hall Hotel in Plymouth are thrilled to be shortlisted as a finalist in the World Spa & Wellness Awards 2023 . The Devon-based spa and Boringdon Hall Hotel were previously crowned “Hotel Spa of the Year – Western Europe & Scandinavia” in the 2019 awards and are thrilled to be...

Simon Jupp MP selected to stand for Honiton & Sidmouth

On Saturday 18th February 2023, Simon Jupp MP was selected by Conservative Party members to stand in the new Honiton & Sidmouth constituency at a meeting held at the Sidmouth Conservative Club.

Simon Jupp MP, said: "I am delighted to have been selected by Conservative Party members to stand for the new Honiton & Sidmouth constituency at the next general election.

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