A former British Army Major who has battled with depression and PTSD is hoping to encourage others to join him on a 25km trek across Dartmoor.
The Heroes Hike is being held across Dartmoor National Park for the first time to raise money for veterans’ charity Help for Heroes. Rob Shenton, aged 52, has signed up for the trek beginning and ending in the market town of Okehampton, taking...
Plympton Academy students have reached an extraordinary milestone by receiving a highly acclaimed 5-star review for their recent performance of "The Periodicals" at the Dorfman Theatre in London.
This remarkable achievement came as part of the National Theatre Connections Festival. This journey began last summer when Plympton Academy was first selected to perform at the National...
A group of Year 10 girls from Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West , had an exciting day out at the South Devon College Marine Academy at Noss Marina this term.
The trip was organised by South Devon College to give the pupils a chance to learn about maritime engineering. The pupils enthusiastically participated in a range of activities centred around encouraging girls to...
Teign School in Kingsteignton, part of Education South West , have held a Race for Life during National Schools Sports Week this term.
Over 100 students took part in the Race for Life to fundraise for Cancer Research UK, raising £1000 ! The race is an annual event organised by the schools PE department and the students wholeheartedly embrace it. This year there was music, helium...
Visitors to the National Trust’s Saltram estate in Plymouth will be able to celebrate summer in style as the property announces extended opening hours on Friday evenings throughout the summer.
From Friday 19 July to 30 August, visitors to the historic National Trust estate in Devon can enjoy the beauty of Saltram under the evening sun as the garden stays open until 7pm.
Drugs developed to fight blood and other cancers could also help improve the efficiency of radiotherapy in the most commonly diagnosed low-grade brain tumour in adults, a new study has found.
Meningioma account for approximately 36% of all primary brain tumours. The majority are successfully treated by surgery, but some which can’t easily be accessed need to be treated with...
An Aldi colleague in Plymouth is celebrating his work anniversary after 20 years at the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket.
Jon Sheehan, an Assistant Store Manager at the Union Street store, first joined the supermarket in 2004 and has taken on roles at various stores in the region since.
After previously working as a wine merchant, Jon joined Aldi as a Store Manager 20 years...
Community boxing gym, Bang Bang Boxing, is up and running in Crediton, Devon, thanks to a Start Up Loan from the British Business Bank. Army veteran Jamie Parker transformed the derelict building, which had been empty for around 15 years, to bring Crediton its first dedicated boxing gym.
Jamie first discovered his passion for boxing during his 11 years serving with the Army,...
With the school summer holidays inching closer, parents up and down the country are likely to be feeling a mixture of excitement and panic in anticipation of the long summer holiday. If you’re in need of some inspiration to help fill those long hazy days (and prize the kids away from the iPad for a couple of hours) help is at hand.
The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique...
When electrical problems arise, your safety is at risk. An emergency electrician service provides solutions to prevent electrical fires, damage to appliances, or harm to you and your family.
Professional emergency electricians are equipped with the skills and knowledge to handle precarious electrical situations efficiently. They can spot underlying issues that may not be visible to...
