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A toast to transformation: The Jack Rabbit reopens after major refurbishment

With work commencing on The Jack Rabbit, the popular Plymouth pub has received a complete transformation with changes to both the pub’s interior and exterior.

The new look pays homage to the traditional roots and picturesque location of The Jack Rabbit, whilst also breathing new life into the pub, giving it a fresh, contemporary feel.

Among the notable changes, are a...

Volunteer recruitment day at Buckland Abbey

The National Trust team at Buckland Abbey are looking for new volunteers to help take care of this much-loved gem in the Tavy Valley.

The team are hosting a volunteer open day on Friday 22 March,where anyone interested in getting involved can meet the team and find out more about what it's like to help look after the medieval Abbey and its estate.

The team at Buckland Abbey...

There’s no place like home – a local Plymouth artist challenges the issues of homelessness through her own experience.

On Friday, March 8, Shelter Devon and Cornwall orchestrated a vibrant evening celebrating art, music, and activism. The event showcased a thought-provoking art exhibition addressing the pressing housing and homelessness issues in the city.

Plymouth-based women’s charity Trevi, a local beacon of support for women, seized the opportunity to champion one of their own, Carole, whose...

Cofton Holidays takes home a trio of wins at prestigious South West awards

Cofton Holidays, an eco-friendly tourist destination managed by a local Devon family, has earned some well-deserved acclaim with three prestigious awards, honouring their years of dedication to enhancing the visitor experience on-site.

Amidst fierce competition from various businesses across the South West, Cofton Holidays proudly clinched Bronze for Holiday Park Of The Year at the...

Tony Williams - A Frosty Reception

The South West Academy Spring Exhibition

This major exhibition introduces emerging and established members of The South West Academy and highlights the high calibre of artistic talent that abounds in our beautiful region of the South West.

The Spring Exhibition is being supported by local businesses, Marchand Petit , Straker Financial Services and Devon Cove Vodka and is showcasing paintings by Colin Allbrook , Simon Ashby , Judith Cummings , Mark Fielding , Marilyn Wedgwood-Johnson, Tony Williams and sculpture by Andrew Thomas .

The gallery is open Tuesday - Saturday from 10am - 5pm. However, if you'd like to...

Around 40 tonnes of Seaton cliff removed after tension crack

Work to clear 40 tonnes of Seaton Cliff, which was at risk of falling onto West Walk, is complete.

The towns promenade was swept on Thursday and reopened to the public, just in time for the parkrun and The Grizzly events to go ahead as planned.

The extremely difficult, four-day excavation was carried out as part of a routine cliff inspection by East Devon District Council’s...

Birmingham Royal ballet's the sleeping beauty coming to theatre royal Plymouth next week

Following a sell-out success and one of the most talked about theatrical events of 2023 with Black Sabbath - The Ballet , Birmingham Royal Ballet returns to Theatre Royal Plymouth next week a beloved classic, Sir Peter Wright’s sumptuous staging of The Sleeping Beauty in the production’s 40th anniversary year.

The Sleeping Beauty will be at TRP from Wednesday 20 – Saturday 23 March....

HR tech provider secures £1m equity investment from the South West Investment Fund

RoleMapper, the AI-powered job management platform, has secured a £1million equity investment from the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund (SWIF), via appointed fund manager The FSE Group.

The investment is part of a £2.1million funding round that will support job creation and overall growth of the business. The funding round includes investment from Mercia Ventures,...

Westbank's newest trustee Marc Astley

Westbank's newest trustee is a man on a mission

Marc Astley, a well-known local journalist and news editor, is the latest trustee to join the board of Westbank Community Health and Care and says he’s on a mission to spread the word about the work of this fantastic, community charity.

As an experienced media professional and a former editor of the Exeter Express & Echo newspaper, Marc is well-placed to do this.

His...

Hospiscare secures £480k budget boost following campaign supported by Simon Jupp MP

Simon Jupp, MP for East Devon, has welcomed the news that independent local charity Hospiscare has secured a £480,000 funding increase from NHS Devon for the next financial year.

Meeting with Andrew Randell, Chief Executive Officer, and Ann Rhys, Clinical Director, of Hospiscare at the charity’s headquarters in Searle House in Exeter, Simon Jupp MP celebrated the announcement which...

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