Devon

Argyle Pride scores £1,000 donation from local housebuilder

Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon has donated £1,000 to Argyle Pride - the Official LGBTQ+ Supporters Group of Plymouth Argyle Football Club - as part of its Community Champions initiative .

This donation will go towards providing essential equipment for the group’s football sessions and supporting members in attending events such as Plymouth Pride.

Argyle Pride was...

Bloor Homes partners with local agent as part of return to Bideford

Bloor Homes is set to return to Bideford after 10 years and has partnered with local estate agent Phillips Smith & Dunn to start selling its new homes at Winsford Park - a new development of three and four bedroom homes just 3.5 miles from the town centre.

Stephanie Ubl, Sales Manager for Bloor Homes’ Exeter region, said: “We are really delighted to be back in this lovely part of...

Advice issued to be prepared for possibility of snow

The current cold snap is bringing a risk of snow overnight and into tomorrow morning.

With a Yellow Weather Warning for snow issued by the Met Office covering from 5am tomorrow morning (Thursday 21 November) until 3pm tomorrow afternoon, Devon County Council’s gritters will be carrying out multiple treatments across the county over the next 24 hours.

Rain and wintry showers...

Have your say on the options for the Exmouth Beach Management Plan Update

Exmouth’s residents, and visitors, are being invited to share their thoughts on three options to manage coastal flooding and erosion risks from Orcombe Point to Exmouth Marina, by East Devon District Council (EDDC).

These three options were identified from a longer list by engaging with local stakeholders. They looked at how suitable these options would be in terms of engineering, as...

Change NHS: Help build a health service fit for the future in Devon

The NHS in Devon has launched local engagement around the 10 Year Health Plan, which will run in parallel with, and support, the national Change NHS campaign.

Between November 2024 and 28 February 2025 members of the public and patients in Devon, as well as NHS staff and healthcare experts, are being invited to share their experiences, views and ideas for improving the NHS.

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Plymouth Students Take a Deep Dive into Darwinism

Students and staff at Lipson Co-operative Academy , part of the Ted Wragg Trust , have had a brilliant day at the National Marine Aquarium as part of their STEMfest week.

The STEMfest week was designed by the National Marine Aquarium for children in Years 3 to 9 and they provided a variety of activities to inspire and engage them, including analysing ecological surveys, doing...

November 21st: Carers Rights Day - Recognising Your Rights

“You can’t pour from an empty cup.” It’s a phrase we often hear, and it couldn’t be more relevant for carers. Caring for someone you love is deeply rewarding, but it also comes with significant challenges. Prioritising your own well-being isn’t selfish — it’s essential.

While my focus here is on dementia carers, these insights can benefit all unpaid carers navigating the demands of...

2024 Christmas in Dawlish

‘Christmas In Dawlish’ a special two-day community event filled with festive cheer, is coming to the town this month.

Dawlish Town Council have organised a wonderful programme of Christmas events to kick start the festive season in Dawlish Town Centre on Friday 22nd November & Saturday 23rd November.

From 2pm on Friday 22nd November, the first of two Christmas Markets...

2025 headliners announced for TK Maxx presents Plymouth summer sessions

Friday, 08 November - Today, Live Nation and renowned live music promoter Cuffe & Taylor have revealed the first headliners for TK Maxx Presents Plymouth Summer Sessions 2025, taking place at Plymouth Hoe from 12–15 June. Following the overwhelming success of last year’s inaugural event, which drew thousands of fans, this year’s lineup kicks off on Thursday with legendary British band...

Peninsula Cancer Alliance asks people to ‘remember when…’ to boost bowel cancer early detection rates

The Walkman and a Chopper bike were staples of growing up in the 60s and 70s… and now, part of a rallying call to help save lives with a new campaign from the Peninsula Cancer Alliance

Launched today (Tuesday 5 November), Remember when… encourages people to complete and return their home bowel cancer screening kits to help catch signs of the disease early.

The campaign...

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