Devon

Police Support Nourish in East Devon

Police in Axminster were out and about in the town last week to lend their support to a fantastic project which helps feed local people.

Picnics in the Parks Axminster took place on Thursday (16 Feb) and families identified as vulnerable were offered free food by local charity Nourish.

Neighbourhood Team Leader, Sergeant Matt Beards said: “Nourish is a local charity, set up...

Aldi hiring 150 colleagues across Devon

Aldi has announced it is currently looking to hire 150 colleagues in Devon.

The supermarket is looking for people of all levels of experience to fill roles across the region, with salaries of up to £63,000.

This includes full and part-time positions such as Caretaker and Store Assistant all the way up to Store Manager.

Stores in Devon where Aldi is looking to hire...

New Orthopaedic Theatres aim to reduce long waits for surgery

People in need of Orthopaedic surgery will benefit from increased theatre capacity in Devon at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.

Patients including those waiting for knee and hip replacements, shoulder replacements and spinal fusion, have experienced long waits due to limited theatre capacity and the demand for emergency surgery. But three new theatres will help to restore...

Newton Abbot Work:Space works for Joanne

Award winning Devon businesswoman Joanne Manville firmly believes that Work Hubs can play an important role in building a successful business.

Joanne can run her virtual assistance business from anywhere in the world to provide back-office, personal assistant support to small business owners.

While the majority of her time is spent working from home, she says the Newton...

Les Miserables: The Memoirs of Jean Valjean (theatre - TORQUAY)

Les Miserables: The Memoirs of Jean Valjean is a 3 hour stage drama (not the musical!) bringing Victor Hugos's famous novel to life.

Torquay ​Royal Lyceum Theatre 29 Abbey Road, Torquay TQ2 5NQ

Friday June 16th - Show starts at 7.30pm Doors open at 6.30pm. Tickets can be bought at https://www.southdevonplayers.com/box-office.html

Tickets £10 (adults) £8 (Concessions)

This is a show suitable for all ages, and is a classic tale of redemption, compassion and revolution; set between 1815 and 1832 in France. Jean Valjean, a workman who is jailed for stealing a...

East Devon MP campaigns to reopen more police station front desks after success in Exmouth

Exmouth’s new police station will be open to the public after a campaign by local MP, Simon Jupp. The new front desk will allow the public to share concerns with officers at the front desk. The improved accessibility for residents goes alongside a modern new workplace for the local force.

Police numbers across Devon & Cornwall are due to hit 3,610 in the financial year from April...

Motorcycling hopeful out to fulfil his dreams after Hand Racing link-up

A Devon rider regarded as one of motorcycle racing’s hottest prospects is hoping to fulfil that potential after linking up with a history-making team.

Finley (Fin) Arscott, from Lifton, will represent Hand Racing during the upcoming season, fresh off the back of his triumph in the No Limits Racing Pirelli Super Series 600 Championship 2022, in what was only his fourth competitive...

Tesco to offer free blood pressure checks as people deprioritise routine health checks

People across Devon are being urged to encourage their loved ones to take up a free blood pressure check on Valentine’s Day.

This comes as new figures reveal many people are struggling to prioritise their health during the cost-of-living crisis.

New research released today by Tesco shows that South West people are more likely to service their cars (62%) and household boilers...

Police and Trading Standards execute warrant in West Devon

On Thursday 9 February, officers carried out a warrant in the Okehampton area as part of an investigation into the possible sale of illegal weapons.

Officers from the Serious and Organised Crime Investigation Team, supported by the Force Support Group and Neighbourhood Team attended the address along with Trading Standards Officers.

The action was taken following information...

Portrait painting of Queen Elizabeth 1 in display case

Portrait of ‘bloody finery’ and ‘plundered treasures’ to go on display at The Box

An iconic painting of a famous Tudor monarch is set to be unveiled at The Box on Saturday 11 February.

The Armada Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I is arguably one of the most recognisable depictions of the queen who reigned for more than forty years, from 1558 until 1603. One of three known versions that still survive today, it’s on loan to the city from The Woburn Abbey Collection....

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