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Devon County Council hosts Skills Bootcamps

Local authorities fund Skills Bootcamps in HGV Driving to help get local people into work and support regional employers to secure the drivers they need

Insite (formerly HGVC), a leading HGV driver training specialist, is helping Devon County Council train 58 local people to become HGV drivers via locally run and funded Skills Bootcamps in HGV Driving.

The HGV Skills Bootcamps are flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, helping people build sector-specific skills. While centralised Department for Education (DfE) funding for the HGV Skills Bootcamps scheme ceases at the end...

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Westbank takes part in March’s #FreeWillsMonth

Authored by Sharon Goble
Posted: Wed, 03/26/2025 - 10:04am

There are just days left to take advantage of a FREE Will writing service offered by Devon health and wellbeing charity Westbank Community Health and Care this March.

It can be overwhelming to think about preparing a Will, knowing what you need to do and how the process works. March is #FreeWillsMonth and Westbank is taking part through the charity’s partnership with Kwill.

A Gift in your Will to Westbank Community Health and Care helps support and empower the charity’s community of helpers to better look after people across Devon, supporting their physical & mental...

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Exeter’s Scouts and Guides return to the Barnfield Theatre for Exeter Gang Show 2025

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/25/2025 - 10:56pm

Scout and Guide’s from across Exeter are gearing up to take to the Exeter Barnfield Theatre stage once again for their annual Exeter Gang Show.

Taking place from Wednesday 9th to Saturday 12th April, Exeter Gang Show 2025 is packed full of popular songs, dance, comedy and laugh out loud sketches performed by Scouts and Guides from across Exeter and the local area.

The cast of almost 70 Cubs, Brownies, Scouts, Guides, Explorers, Rangers and their Leaders are coming together to raise the roof and raise a smile of audiences throughout the week.

The Gang Show is a...

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Final Call for Entries into the 2025 Food Drink Devon Awards

The deadline to enter the prestigious 2025 Food Drink Devon Awards is fast approaching, with entries closing on Monday 31st March. Recognised as the gold standard for excellence, the awards celebrate the best of Devon’s food and drink producers, retailers and hospitality establishments.

Open to members and non-members of Food Drink Devon, the awards feature a new category for 2025, ‘Best Bar’, spotlighting Devon’s top drinks-led venues.

Greg Parsons, chair of Food Drink Devon, comments: “Over the past 13 years, the awards have continued to grow and thrive. Its success...

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South West Food & Drink Experts Serve Up Success to FUEL Region’s Small Businesses

Sell-out business growth event from food & drink experts KW Marketing returns this April to equip the region’s food & drink brands with the strategies, insights, and connections they need to scale smarter.

South West business growth event, FUEL LIVE, returns on Wednesday 30th April 2025 , bringing together ambitious food & drink founders, marketers, and industry leaders to tackle their biggest growth challenges head-on.

After last year’s sell-out success, demand for a second event has been overwhelming, proving just how vital real, actionable marketing...

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Councillors back Exeter’s submission for local government reorganisation

Councillors have unanimously backed a submission which sets out the council’s case for a new unitary authority which includes the city of Exeter.

The council will now submit its interim case for the creation of a new unitary authority incorporating the city of Exeter and adjacent areas after it gained cross-party support.

The submission recognises the urban and rural identity of Devon and highlights the need for up to four unitary authorities for the county.

This will capitalise on the region’s established strengths, drive economic and housing growth and deliver...

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Revealed - Topsham Museum’s Hidden Treasure Chest!

A much-loved Museum has discovered a treasure chest of items it knew little or nothing about, thanks to a special project undertaken entirely by volunteers.

The aim of the project was to trawl through a vast reserve store of artefacts held in Topsham Museum but not previously put on display. Volunteers then assessed the historical value of each item, cleaning, indexing and photographing each in turn.

The end result will be the creation of a “hidden gems” section on the Museum website, allowing visitors to see the items for the first time.

“It was a voyage of...

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Celebrating Inclusion: Ted Wragg Trust Shortlisted for 2 National Education Awards

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 03/22/2025 - 7:18am

The Ted Wragg Trust has been shortlisted for two national education awards. The trust which runs eighteen schools across Devon has been shortlisted for the SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) award at the MAT Excellence Awards, as well as the Best Practice in Inclusive Education Award at the Education Business Awards.

The MAT Excellence Awards give trusts across the UK the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of their schools, students and staff and the positive impact they have on their local community. They allow trusts to showcase their expertise and share...

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Devon mums bring dragon to life in delightful new children's book

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 03/21/2025 - 9:25pm

Two Devon friends have brought a sky high adventure to life in Bernard and Betty and The Hot Air Balloon , a thrilling debut children’s book.

Laura Cope and Frances Williams have turned their love of storytelling and illustration into a charming tale filled with fun, mischief, and a touch of fire-breathing chaos.

The story follows Bernard the dragon and his sidekick, Betty, as they sneak into the basket of a hot air balloon at a festival and, subsequently, their adventure unfolds in the skies.

Frances has been drawing Bernard the dragon for years. It was her...

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Staff, volunteers and puppies stand in front of the airport building.

Guide dog puppies’ training gets off to a flying start at Exeter Airport

Authored by CWeaver
Posted: Fri, 03/21/2025 - 10:12am

Exeter Airport recently welcomed some VIP visitors as guide dog puppies descended for a dedicated training day to give them new experiences.

Thirteen guide dog puppies and their volunteer puppy raisers visited the airport as part of the pups’ preparation to become future guide dogs.

The puppies, around 12-months old, got to experience all the sights, sounds and smells of a working airport including going through security, exploring duty free, and planes landing and taking off.

With many registered guide dog owners in Exeter and surrounds being regular visitors to...

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Bringing Creativity to Every Child: Devon Charity Launches Campaign to Fund Life-Changing Arts Experiences

Authored by leighfarmer
Posted: Wed, 03/19/2025 - 11:20pm

Devon-based arts charity Daisi is calling on the community to help bring the power of creativity to young people—especially those facing disadvantage—through an urgent fundraising campaign where every donation will be doubled.

With school budgets under increasing pressure, funding for arts and cultural education is often deprioritised, leaving many children without opportunities to explore their creativity.

Daisi’s work brings professional artists into schools and community spaces across Devon and Torbay, giving young people the chance to express themselves, build...

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