Devon

Social mobility charity brings work experience with top employers to Devon

Social mobility charity Speakers for Schools is rolling out high-quality virtual work experiences to build young peoples’ skills and confidence in Devon.

This is part of a new £2 million scheme in partnership with The Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC) to re-invent work experience for young people. It will develop engaging, meaningful virtual work experiences for state-educated 13–...

Toby’s Garden Festival: The First Carbon Neutral Garden Show In The World

Hosted by BBC Two Gardeners' World presenter Toby Buckland, Toby’s Garden Festival (Friday 3rd - Saturday 4th May 2024) is proud to announce it has been awarded carbon neutral status. Set in the stunning grounds of Powderham Castle, near Exeter, it’s the first carbon neutral garden show in the world to achieve such accreditation, a huge achievement for the festival which also celebrates its...

SIIS Limited Joins the Troy Group of Companies

Troy is delighted to announce the acquisition of SIIS Limited to support its UK growth strategy and its second acquisition in Scotland in 2024.

SIIS specialise in ironmongery and industrial supplies and serve a wide range of customers across Scotland and the UK from their four sites located in Kirkcaldy, Dundee, Dunfermline and Edinburgh.

Troy, the largest independent...

New help for heroes cafes serve Devon veterans and their families

Ex-Armed Forces personnel and their family members are invited to drop in for a brew at the new Help for Heroes cafés across Devon.

These cafés enable the local Armed Forces community to come together, meet new people and find out what support is available from Help for Heroes.

The charity is determined to get more people across Devon the help they need, whenever or wherever...

Great success for new pub landlord

Honiton Pub landlord David exceeds sales forecast in record time and is invited to the Greene King Night of Excellence.

David, the cherished pub landlord of The Heathfield Inn in Honiton has achieved an extraordinary milestone by surpassing his yearly sales forecast in just seven months. This exceptional accomplishment is attributed to David's warm-hearted welcoming approach and...

Local steel fabricaiton firm celebrate 10 years of certification

10 years on, Neil Hart, Jay Hart and Jack Gailer celebrate 10 years of ISO9001 certification with Westcountry Fabrication Ltd.

A steel fabrication firm serving Devon and Cornwall, are celebrating 10 years of quality certification! Westcountry Fabrication Ltd have been awarded the ISO9001:2015 certification by industry specialists Steel Construction Certification Scheme Limited (SCCS...

Chair and Vice-Chair for North Devon Council are elected

Following a council meeting held on Wednesday, 27 March, the members of North Devon Council have elected Councillor Helen Walker as the Chair, alongside Councillor David Worden as Vice-Chair.

Following her election, North Devon Council Chair, Cllr Walker says: “I am deeply honoured to have been elected as Chair of North Devon Council. My heartfelt thanks go out to all council members...

Paignton Academy's Spectacular 'Matilda' Production Takes Centre Stage

Paignton Academy's rendition of "Matilda, The Musical Jr." has seized the spotlight with an awe-inspiring display of talent and collaboration, earning praise from everyone including MP, Kevin Foster, and local primary school children.

Featuring a cast and crew of over 80 students in years 7 to 11, the production has captivated audiences and left a lasting impressionon all who...

All (farm) hands on deck: Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust to open school farm

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust (DMAT) has announced the development of a new farm project – FARM@DMAT – to promote and champion the benefits of land-based learning, support students to access the wellbeing benefits of the environment and celebrate the rural heritage of the local communities.

The farm will be located in the East Ockment Valley in Okehampton, on the 13 acres of land...

Dawlish’s new £13m care home announces recruitment event

Claremont Manor in Dawlish is hosting a recruitment open day to share the exciting range of roles on offer at the brand new £13m care home.

The 71-bed care home, the latest addition to the Maria Mallaband Care Group (MMCG) portfolio, is set to welcome individuals interested in joining the fledgling team to the open event at the home on Wednesday, April 3, from 12noon to 8 pm....

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