It wasn’t only secondary school students across the county who received their GCSE results yesterday (Thursday 24 August) - Learn Devon's adult learners were also collecting theirs.
Across all four of Learn Devon's centres - Bideford, Exmouth, Newton Abbot and Tavistock - adult learners dropped in to pick up their results and celebrate their efforts with staff, tutors and their...
Torbay hip hop record label, Oceanside Records, is producing more music and engaging with more young people than ever thanks to grant funding from Torbay Council.
The record label is run by the social enterprise Sound Communities and provides a platform for marginalised young people to share, promote and celebrate their music.
In just two months, Sam Cox from Devon will attempt a world record-breaking solo unsupported crossing of Antarctica.
From his home in Torquay, Devon, Sam will be travelling to Antarctica this November for the start of a journey that's expected to take two months, and cover over 2,000 kilometres of unforgiving Antarctic tundra.
The adventure is set to smash the existing world...
Police in Sidmouth are gearing up for a busy Bank Holiday weekend and crowds are expected to flock to the coastal town to join in the fun events arranged for locals and holidaymakers.
The famous Royal Air Force Red Arrows and other aerial display teams will be performing over the sea on Friday 27 August from 5pm (subject to weather conditions) and drivers are being warned to allow...
LINK, the UK’s Cash Access and ATM network, has today announced that Dartmouth locals and businesses will soon find it easier to access banking services thanks to the addition of a new banking hub in the town.
Following a community request from Anthony Mangnall MP, LINK has confirmed that the town will benefit from a new banking hub as part of a wider commitment to protect access to...
A local housebuilder has launched a scheme to support community initiatives in Devon.
Redrow South West, which is currently building at St. Michael’s Meadow and Saxon Brook in Exeter, and Romansfield in Okehampton, has created the £10,000 community fund to support as many local groups, organisations and charities as possible – and is now welcoming applications.
The country’s most exciting celebration of seafood is returning to the English Riviera, South Devon, this autumn. Shaping up to be a feast for all the senses, England’s Seafood FEAST (29th September - 15thOctober) will see an incredible array of experiences and special menus at over 30 eateries. Seafood lovers will be able to visit the world-renowned Brixham Fish Market and also meet the...
Devon is renowned for a range of things such as its spectacular coastlines and beautiful beaches, to its medieval towns and cute seaside villages. The diverse county has lots to see, with an array of landmarks and sights to visit, making it a popular holiday destination.
To help holiday goers decide where to visit, local experts at Sweetcombe Cottage Holidays have revealed the most...
The public vote for the next Plymouth Laureate of Words is now open for people to cast their vote online.
Plymouth has a rich history of literary connections and a burgeoning literature scene with a variety of writing groups and a welcoming community of live readers and performers.
Following Laura Horton’s successful term in the role, a shortlist of four exciting candidates...
Sally Hill has worked in animal welfare for the past 25 years, but recently she has taken up volunteering at Hatherleigh Nursing Home where she hosts a weekly craft club for the residents, fondly referred to as family members.
Sally lives a few miles away from the Devon nursing home on a farm where she rescued, and now takes care of 25 dogs, 8 tortoises, 5 guinea pigs, a one-legged...
