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Seventeen young carers from across Devon have enjoyed a well-deserved break from their caring responsibilities at the largest festival in the world dedicated to young people with unpaid caring roles.
It’s the 25th year that Devon Young Carers has attended the Young Carers Festival at YMCA Fairthorne Manor at Botley in Hampshire. Four dedicated staff members, one volunteer, and one inspiring Adult Young Carer accompanied them on a two-night adventure packed with connection, laughter, and discovery - a well-deserved break from their day-to-day caring roles at home.
USA Eagles’ most capped player Hope Rogers has signed a new contract with Exeter Chiefs Women to keep her at Sandy Park.
Rogers became the most capped women’s Eagle in the recent Pacific Four Series against Canada. She went on to seal her international prowess with a hat-trick of tries against Australia in the same tournament.
Meanwhile, she was announced as the Chiefs Women’s Top Try Scorer of the Year with 10 tries in the 2024/25 season. Rogers was also selected in the PWR’s Dream Team for her performances at loosehead prop in the wake of being named in the World Rugby...
Travelling in a group always sounds like a great idea—and it is, most of the time. You’ve got built-in company, people to share the moments with, and maybe even someone else willing to carry the map. But planning a group trip to a big city like London takes a bit of thought. You need activities that interest everybody, food that suits all kinds of eaters, and venues where no one feels rushed or left behind.
Regardless of whether you're heading in with friends, workmates, visiting relatives, or planning something for tourists or business visitors, London makes it easy to balance...
As the South West prepares for the start of the school summer holidays, the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is calling on residents and visitors to take simple, preventative steps to stay safe and well during the summer break.
The school summer holiday period is traditionally one of the busiest times of the year for the ambulance service, particularly when the weather is warm and people are spending time in gardens, exploring coastal beauty spots, or visiting family and friends. With the region expected to welcome millions of tourists over the summer...
A new strategy to protect three of South East Devon’s most important nature reserves—Exe Estuary, East Devon Pebblebed Heaths, and Dawlish Warren—has been approved by all three local councils.
East Devon District Council, Teignbridge District Council, and Exeter City Council have formally signed up to the new South East Devon Wildlife – Joint Habitats Sites Mitigation Strategy 2025–2030 , following full approval by each council. Developed by Footprint Ecology, the strategy builds on the previous Strategy 2016-2025. It was developed in partnership with Natural England, the...
Sparx Learning , the Exeter-based education technology company, has announced that Sir Charlie Mayfield will become Chair in October 2025. He will succeed Simon Lebus CBE who is stepping down after six years of transformative leadership.
Since becoming Chair in 2019, Simon Lebus has overseen a period of remarkable growth and strategic progress at Sparx. At the start of his tenure, the company served just 14 schools in Devon. Today, Sparx’s platforms support over 2.4 million students in 2,600 schools, including almost 50 in Devon, across mathematics, literacy and science.
You don’t need a major renovation to breathe new life into your home. Sometimes, the smallest and most subtle changes can have the biggest impact on the way a space feels. Whether you're preparing for guests, refreshing a tired interior, or simply wanting a change without the cost and disruption of a full makeover, these simple updates can help your home feel brand new.
Refresh Your Walls with Paint or Wallpaper
A fresh coat of paint is one of the most effective ways to update a room. Even if you stick to the same colour, a clean, even layer can make the space look...
As the summer sun shines across Devon, families are heading outside to enjoy paddling pools, beach trips, and time by the water. But for children under five — the age group most at risk of accidental drowning — this season also brings hidden dangers.
According to the Royal Life Saving Society UK, one child drowns at home every month in England, with toddlers and preschoolers most at risk. These sobering statistics are a powerful reminder that water safety isn’t just a summer issue but it’s one that comes sharply into focus during the warmer months.
