Local News

New charity shop opens its doors to Torquay locals

Torquay’s latest charity shop opened to the public on Wednesday (3 April) to a warm reception, with all shop proceeds benefitting children and adults with complex disabilities.

The town’s first Sense charity shop opened at 34-36 Union Street and got off to a fantastic start, with Sense staff and volunteers delighted to see a queue forming at the door before the store opened at 10am...

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang coming to theatre Royal Plymouth

The new production of the most fantasmagorical musical of all time, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth from 06 – 10 May 2025 as part of a UK tour.

Joining Emmerdale star Liam Fox as Grandpa Potts and Ellie Nunn as Truly Scrumptious are Martin Callaghan as Baron, Jenny Gayner as Baroness, Adam Stafford as Boris, Michael Joseph as Goran and John Macaulay as The...

Rowcroft Hospice drives the agenda for enhanced dementia and palliative care support

Rowcroft Hospice has successfully hosted the UK Dementia and Palliative Care Conference, the first of its kind in the South West. Sponsored by Friends Helping at Home and in partnership with The Ness Care Group and The Filo Project, the day brought together local, national and international leaders with over 100 delegates at the Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre on Tuesday 26 March.

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Volunteer at Loughwood, one of the earliest surviving Baptist meeting houses in Britain

The National Trust is looking for volunteers with an interest in historic buildings to help care for Loughwood Meeting House, near Kilmington. This very special place of worship is a hidden gem that has remained virtually unchanged since the 18th century. Founded in secret during a time of great persecution towards non-conformists, Loughwood Meeting House is one of the earliest surviving...

Boots Outpatient Pharmacy Opens at Derriford Hospital

Outpatients who need medication following a hospital appointment will now benefit from a new pharmacy facility from Boots, which opened on 2 April.

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust’s outpatient pharmacy faced growing demand with nearly 3000 items dispensed every week meaning it had outgrown its previous space.

Chief Pharmacist & Clinical Director of Medicines...

Share your views on the South Western Ambulance Service

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is encouraging people to join their next Patient Participation Panel meeting to share their views about the care and service provided to patients and members of the public across the South West region.

The next Patient Participation Panel meeting is on Friday 12 April at 1000-1130 on Microsoft Teams and future meetings...

TUI aircraft at Exeter Airport

80,000 extra seats from Exeter Airport with TUI

TUI, the leading global travel and leisure company, has announced an additional aircraft will operate out of Exeter Airport in summer 2025 providing an additional 80,000 seats.

This additional aircraft supports TUI’s commitment to offering more choice and flexibility to customers across the UK, with an unrivalled approach to flying from local airports.

Andrew Flintham, TUI UK...

Police tackle shoplifting and antisocial behaviour in Plymouth City Centre

In a bid to crack down on crime in Plymouth city centre, police officers are carrying out increased high-visibility patrol operations in partnership with other agencies.

The operation follows an increase in reports of shoplifting and anti-social behaviour including street drinking.

“These crimes are having a detrimental effect on local businesses and communities,” said...

The Home Ed Daily

The Home Ed Daily Website

In today's ever-changing educational landscape, home education has become a practical choice for parents looking for a flexible and personalised approach to their children's learning journey. As they explore home ed, families discover the joys of bespoke education and self-directed learning. The shift away from the traditional school environment has liberated families from the daily grind of...

Winkleigh development is near completion with only five homes remaining

Regional housebuilder Allison Homes South West has just five properties remaining at its popular High Moor View development in Winkleigh.

Michele Jones, Head of Sales at Allison Homes South West commented on the development: “The Winkleigh development has been a great success, and many families are choosing to move here for the benefits of being part of a thriving local...

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