Libraries Unlimited, the charity commissioned to run the libraries in Devon and Torbay, has launched a new leaflet and set of resources to help children, young people and families with neurodiverse conditions explore some of Devon’s more accessible outdoor spaces.
The Outdoor Explorer Club features five trails across the county, each with a short story, an audio recording, and clear accessibility information. Braille copies of the leaflet are available by request, and printed copies can be collected from selected Devon and Torbay libraries.
Managing a property involves numerous responsibilities, from ensuring tenant satisfaction to maintaining the structural integrity of the building. One critical aspect that often goes overlooked is the presence of asbestos. Conducting an asbestos survey is not just a regulatory requirement but a crucial step in safeguarding the health of occupants and the longevity of the property.
Understanding the Importance of Asbestos Surveys
Asbestos, once a popular building material due to its durability and heat resistance, is now known for its health risks. When disturbed, asbestos fibers...
The hard work of two Sandy Park volunteers at the Women’s Rugby World Cup was celebrated in front of a record Twickenham crowd at the recent World Cup Final match between England and Canada.
Tobit Emmens and Colin Searle were volunteers at the Exeter venue. They were at Twickenham as the invited guests of Allwyn, the operator of The National Lottery. They were the sponsor of the Official Volunteer Programme at the tournament and wanted to highlight the essential role that volunteers played in making the Rugby World Cup a success.
Devon brothers Jack and Harry Alderman have launched an artificial intelligence system that’s redefining how governments and businesses detect global risks, from disinformation and cyber threats to geopolitical instability. Their company, Satorus Group, has built Sidney - a world-first platform that automates the entire open-source intelligence (OSINT) workflow. Using analyst-trained AI agents, Sidney collects and analyses data across social media, news, and the dark web - delivering decision-ready intelligence in minutes instead of hours or days. “We grew up in Devon, where things move...
Loganair, the UK’s leading regional airline, is celebrating the launch of its new Exeter–Manchester route, strengthening regional connectivity and offering customers seamless access to international travel via Manchester Airport.
The new service, which began yesterday [26 October], will operate frequently before transitioning to a daily schedule in March 2026.
Luke Lovegrove, chief commercial officer at Loganair, said: “Connecting the South West with the North West is a game-changer for regional travel and opens up global opportunities through our codeshare and interline...
Towns and cities across the UK are continually seeking new ways to advance and develop. Convenient access to fast internet connections and ways to charge up smartphones are increasingly desirable and seen as appealing installations. This is the view that Devon’s own Torquay is taking, looking to install new digital street hubs.
Bringing Convenient Digital Connections to Torquay and Beyond
Around Torquay’s town centre, three new digital boards might be going up. These ‘street hubs’ will enable people to make free phone calls, connect to ultra-fast Wi-Fi, charge their phones, see...
The local hospice for Exeter, central and east Devon is inviting the community to remember loved ones by dedicating a white rose light this November.
Hundreds of shining roses will transform the grounds of Darts Farm, paying tribute to loved ones who are no longer with us.
The installation will take place from 12-23 November as a place to reflect, remember and honour family members and friends.
By making a one-off donation, members of the community can dedicate a rose to someone special. The dedication will be handwritten and displayed alongside a rose by one of...
East Devon DayTime Band enjoyed a successful 2025 summer season.
The band performed at 10 venues throughout East Devon and Exeter, from a churchyard to a vineyard, including local Care Homes, VE Day commemorations, retirement homes, parish church fetes, Otterton Mill and Ikea Exeter.
At the Dalwood Vineyard Hospiscare charity event, the band was transported to the playing site amongst the vines for the first time on a trailer pulled by a tractor.
Under the batons of the Band's regular conductor, Roger Riggs, and guest conductor Taf Liley, the band performed...
Westbank Community Health and Care is embarking on the second stage of its redevelopment of the charity’s Community Allotment at Exminster with the support of Jack’s Patch, part of Otter Garden Centres.
Jack’s Patch, based in Bishopsteignton, has kindly offered to support Westbank in developing its Community Allotment, a strip of land behind the charity’s Healthy Living Centre on Farm House Rise in Exminster. Volunteers from Kier Construction stepped in to support Phase One of the project, which involved preparing and levelling the ground and creating a pathway to make the...
Region Security Guarding has been shortlisted for three major categories at this year’s Security & Fire Excellence Awards, which celebrate innovation, dedication, and outstanding performance across the UK’s security and fire industries. The company has been named a finalist for Security Guarding Company of the Year (under £35m turnover), Security & Fire Best Customer Service Provider, and Security & Fire Diversity and Inclusion Champion. The awards ceremony will take place on Monday, 1 December 2025, at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London, one of the most...
