Exmouth based charity, Pete's Dragons, have launched a campaign highlighting the stories of people from Devon who have been left behind after experiencing suicide. In the lead up to World Suicide Prevention Day on Sunday 10th September the charity is aiming to raise awareness of the services it offers to those people in Devon, of any age, that have been through loss in this hugely traumatic...
AT HOME is an autobiographical collection of paintings by Plymouth based artist, Julie Ellis.
The Brownston Gallery has been showing this talented and popular artist's work since 2015 and this year it seems timely to look back at her unique – and astonishing – journey. Back to the days of being a student, through to stepping out into her own studio at Royal William Yard, to the present day when she has become a sought-after artist in her own right. Julie’s story is one of sheer hard work, determination and aspiration. Her paintings mesmerize and captivate, taking you into a realm...
More than 100 residents enjoyed a free family fun day, organised by East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) Communities team, marking the official opening of the Crescent play area in Littleham.
Councillor Geoff Jung (EDDC’s Portfolio Holder for Coast, Country and Environment), cut the red ribbon to officially open the play area, which is part of a £283,000 investment project across the...
Applications to ‘play and stay’ at the Cornwall attraction are now open
Is your child an Eco Hero looking to change the world one green idea at a time? Then the Eden Project needs you!
The Eden Project is on the hunt for families across the UK who love getting involved in the great outdoors and playing in nature to help raise awareness of ways nature can make a difference in local...
Four care home residents from Hill House in Honiton have visited the WW2 Nissen Hut and Upottery Airfield Heritage Centre, through which they were able to recall their experiences as armed service personnel during the Second World War.
Stan, Carey, Derrick and Mervyn were able to relive their wartime exploits at the newly refurbished centre, which re-opened in April and is just a...
On Thursday, 24 August, more than 180 Ukrainian guests, hosts, family members and friends attended an event marking Ukraine's 32nd Independence Day in Cranbrook.
Attendees sung Ukraine's national anthem and enjoyed Ukrainian food, live music, and craft workshops. Many guests wore traditional Ukrainian attire, competing to win the best national embroidered dress contest.
PLYMOUTH’S Matthew Rattenbury is urging people to ensure they have regular eye tests to spot serious conditions that can lead to vision loss and even blindness.
At only 35, Matthew has narrow-angle glaucoma. If left untreated it can lead to full glaucoma, which can cause irreversible damage to someone’s vision.
He is currently on the NHS waiting list to have a type of laser...
Local writer Gary Freemantle has just published his first thriller and already it is getting rave reviews on Amazon. He hopes though it won’t put readers off swimming in the sea!
A ruthless entrepreneur tries single-handedly to tackle climate change and inadvertently brings a monster up from the ocean depths. Ogrefish is a roller-coaster of a novel, full of action and based on...
Bertram Fairbanks, a niche commercial Exeter-based law firm is ‘flying the flag’ for the South West by actively recruiting new trainee solicitors, paralegals, and apprentices who have a personal or direct connection to the SW region, as part of its expansion and commitment to local regional plans. The dynamic firm of lawyers rebranded and moved to larger premises in Pynes Hill in 2022,...
Westcotts are thrilled to be sponsoring the Young Devon Run Devon challenge, a yearly event that promotes health and wellbeing among young people in Devon, whist raising awareness and funds for the incredible work of Young Devon.
Young Devon is a young people’s charity in the South West of England. Their mission is to make Devon a better place for all young people and each year they...
