As the winter months loom on the horizon, many people in Devon are concerned about how they will meet their energy bills as the cost of living crisis continues to bite.
Citizens Advice is launching a new campaign to encourage take-up of the Energy Relief Scheme, which can provide up to £100 towards meeting energy bills for those struggling to pay their supplier.
The Plymouth branch of RGB Building Supplies is inviting the community and local tradespeople to a free demonstration morning on Wednesday 27th September.
Between 8am and midday, visitors will be able to speak to representatives and see fibreglass roofing demonstrations from flat roofing specialist Cure It. There will be offers throughout the morning, and visitors will be able to enjoy...
The Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA), the organisation that has played a leading role in the development of agriculture and the rural economy in Devon since 1872, has announced that Agrifest South West will be returning to Westpoint this autumn on Wednesday November 8th.
Agrifest South West is now an established event under the DCAA’s direction, acting as a showcase for...
Devon & Cornwall Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner are committed to tackling violence against women and girls, wherever it happens - not least on a night out, which everyone should be able to enjoy without fear of crime.
This has led to the creation of Project NightEye, a policing approach that makes the evening and night-time a hostile environment for men intent on...
Exeter Philharmonic Choir will join forces with the Isca Ensemble and four talented young soloists for November’s ‘Music of the Baroque’ concert in Exeter Cathedral, including Handel’s outstandingly beautiful choral works Dixit Dominus and Zadok the Priest, Vivaldi's Gloria and Alessandro Marcello’s Oboe Concerto in D minor.
Howard Ionascu, Exeter Philharmonic Choir’s Director of Music, says, “The choir’s main work (and challenge!) is Dixit Dominus. For me, it sits alongside Messiah as one of Handel’s sublime choral works. We...
Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes have provided deposits for key workers in the South West worth more than £2.4 million.
During the first six months of the year, Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes have helped almost 140 key workers across the South West buy their own properties by paying towards their deposits.
Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes, part of the country’s...
People from Devon are being asked to saddle up for a cycling challenge that will raise vital funds for Diabetes UK this autumn.
The UK Wide Cycle Ride runs throughout the 31 days of October. It is a perfect opportunity to take your fitness up a gear, while raising money for Diabetes UK’s work in funding life-saving research and making sure everyone living with the condition gets the...
Popular camping, touring and glamping booking platform, Campsites.co.uk is thrilled to share some of the best spots to camp near Dartmoor National Park . With its rugged landscapes, diverse wildlife, and breathtaking views, the area provides the perfect backdrop for a memorable camping experience.
Dartmoor National Park offers a range of activities like hiking, birdwatching, and...
From Sunday 3rd September 2023 Stagecoach South West are improving a number of bus services with new timetables introduced across the South West.
In Exeter, several bus services are enhanced and extra journeys introduced in partnership with Devon County Council and a number of high frequency bus corridors will be introduced.
Devon’s Sam Cox has this week launched his campaign to complete a world record-breaking solo unsupported crossing of Antarctica.
From his home in Torquay, Sam will be travelling to Antarctica this November for the start of a journey that's expected to take two months, and cover over 2000 kilometres of unforgiving Antarctic tundra.
