Ahead of National Volunteers week, which runs from 2 until 8 June , Cadets attended a special celebration event at police headquarters in Middlemoor, last week, which shone a light on the valuable contribution cadets make to the force.
At the event held on Wednesday 28 May, Devon & Cornwall Police recognised 100 Cadets and 30 Cadet Leaders for their efforts and for giving up their free time to support police officers to make local communities safer.
Cadets attended the event from units in Camborne, St Austell, Launceston, Plympton, Plymouth (Crownhill), Newton Abbot...
St Luke's Church of England School is proud to share that they have been awarded the Bronze Mental Health Charter Mark, a recognition of their strong and ongoing commitment to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of both students and staff.
This award celebrates schools that place emotional wellbeing at the heart of their community, recognising that positive mental health is key to building resilience, confidence, and the ability to navigate life’s challenges.
At St Luke’s, which is part of the Ted Wragg Trust , Student Mental Health Ambassadors have played a vital...
Exwick Heights Primary School is proud to announce its selection as one of Devon Music Education Hub’s new ‘Lead Schools for Music.’ This prestigious recognition highlights the school’s outstanding commitment to high-quality music education and its ongoing efforts to inspire creativity and a love of music among pupils.
The announcement places Exwick Heights among an elite group of schools across Devon selected for their exceptional music provision and leadership. As a ‘Lead School’, Exwick Heights will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the Department for Education’s...
Vertu MINI Exeter is supporting North Devon Hospice, as part of MINI’s Local MINI Hero initiative, which encourages dealerships to actively support and celebrate their local communities.
As part of this special partnership, Vertu MINI Exeter will be sponsoring and attending two major fundraising events for the hospice this year – its recent Nightwalk, and the North Devon Marathon, which is set to take place on 29th June. Attendees can look out for two stunning MINI vehicles on display at each event, as the dealership showcases its commitment to the cause and community.
An Exminster-based health and wellbeing charity is on a winning streak, having received Devon-wide recognition for the scope and impact of its work supporting local communities, hot on the heels of several other commendations.
Westbank Community Health and Care is delighted to have won the Community Champion award in the Devon Chamber Business Awards 2025. Chris Bloye, Westbank’s Head of Business Services and Operations, proudly collected the award at a recent reception at Plymouth’s Crowne Plaza.
Chris Bloye says, “It’s a privilege to have received this award on behalf...
Up to 3,000 trees will take root in Broadclyst and Poltimore thanks to matched funding from East Devon District Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Volunteers have already planted the first 150 trees, forming a new hedgerow at the upcoming Clyst Meadows Country Park near Broadclyst Station.
The project team is now looking for more land in Broadclyst and Poltimore to complete the planting. Landowners interested in hosting trees are encouraged to get in touch with the Saving Devon’s Treescapes team by emailing savedevonstrees@devonwildlifetrust.org or by...
Maintaining rural household infrastructure requires vigilance and care to ensure a seamless lifestyle. Ignoring essential systems can lead to significant disruptions, impacting daily routines. Prioritizing maintenance can prevent these issues and safeguard your home environment.
Rural households often rely on intricate systems to manage waste, water, and other utilities. In areas surrounding Exeter, maintaining these systems is crucial for uninterrupted rural living. Septic tanks play a vital role in waste management, though their presence may often go unnoticed until issues...
Let’s face it—sports betting isn’t what it used to be. The days of slipping into the bookie’s shop on a Saturday morning with a gut feeling and a tenner are long gone. Today’s bettors are data-driven, boundary-aware, and increasingly betting for the thrill—not the quick fix.
It’s not just about picking a winner—it’s about playing the game behind the game. Whether you’re setting win/loss caps or only betting during live games, a new breed of bettor is emerging: one that treats wagering more like weekend entertainment and less like a...
The financial world keeps changing, so selecting your investments wisely has become more essential than ever. Knowing about your available investment opportunities allows you to establish financial security whether you are starting your career or planning a retirement.
Investment success requires both a diversified portfolio and investment choices that align with your financial targets and risk tolerance. The five investment possibilities that we'll cover today represent the most popular and accessible choices available to everyday investors.
When it comes to entertainment in the UK, thoughts immediately turn to the capital, London, or other larger cities such as Birmingham, Manchester, or Newcastle. Then there are historic cities such as York, Oxford, and Cambridge. However, if you wander further south down to Devon, there is still plenty on offer, especially in the cathedral city of Exeter.
But with the physical world overlapping with the emerging digital realm more than ever, location and geography is becoming more irrelevant due to the levels of entertainment exhibited in the online world. As a result of...
