Two women from Devon have been named in Cycling UK’s 100 Women in Cycling 2022, its sixth annual list celebrating inspirational women in cycling, launched on 24 November. Kirsten Berggren and Jessie Stevens were both included to recognise their work encouraging other women to get on their bikes and improve equality and diversity in cycling.
A Habilitation Specialist who teaches skills to children and young people who have a vision impairment has won a national award.
Habilitation Specialist Lynda Palmer was the winner of the Hambro award for innovation at the Guide Dogs charity’s People Awards on 10 November. The ceremony took place at the Guide Dogs Reading Hub and was hosted by actor Charlie Cox.
Dartmoor Zoo and Dunster Castle and Watermill are the most popular activities in the South West’s national parks.
There are over 15 National Parks in the UK spread across England, Wales and Scotland. They are protected areas based on special qualities within their parameters, getting over 100 million visits every year.
Each area is unique, filled with historic sites,...
A Heart of the South West (HotSW) Careers Hub * programme has been launched across 14 schools in Devon to help raise the confidence and aspirations of 500 young women.
The No Label No Limit programme is a personal development programme, inspiring and empowering young women in year nine and 10 to reach their potential.
Funded by The Careers & Enterprise Company , No Label...
Christmas has arrived at the National Trust's Arlington Court in North Devon.
Every weekend from now until 18 December, visitors can see the house at Arlington decorated in all the splendour of a Victorian Christmas. There is plenty to discover outside too, including a Christmas Carol themed activity trail and even Santa’s sleigh.
Working in partnership with Honiton Primary School and Allhallows Museum, THG's ambitious project for the national 'Wild Escape' campaign will help young children explore local landscapes in the Blackdown Hills through the collections of the gallery and Allhallows Museum.
The project has secured funding from South West Museum Development on behalf of Museum Development England in...
Following a two-year hiatus, Totnes Town Council, Visit Totnes, and Miss Ivy Events have joined forces to reimagine Totnes at Christmastime. The result is not one, but three fabulous, festive shopping events that are designed to boost town centre trade whilst creating outings packed with festive fun for all the family.
On three consecutive Tuesdays in December, the 6th, 13th and 20th...
Ash dieback infected trees are due to be removed from alongside the A381 at Halwell this week (24 November) as a safety precaution.
The road will be closed between Bickleigh Cross and the junction with the A3122 overnight from 7pm on Thursday 24 November until 7am the following morning
The closure will enable the removal of more than 40 ash trees which are dead, diseased, or...
A Devon-based technology company has successfully been awarded two UKAS accredited ISO Certifications - ISO 9001 and ISO 27001.
Lineal Software Solutions Ltd. were awarded the two internationally recognised industry standards in November, successfully achieving a rare double certification in both quality management and information security management.
Devon’s Buckfast Abbey has released further details on the exciting range of festive entertainment, family-friendly activities and fabulous gifts on offer at its popular three-day Christmas Market, taking place from Thursday 1st December to Saturday 3rd December (10am – 5pm) 2022.
Showcasing some of the region’s best market stalls, food, and drink producers, the free indoor and outdoor...
