Devon

People in the UK putting themselves at risk by dangerous driving due to road rage

Over three quarters of over 2,000 UK drivers admit to having suffered from road rage when they get behind the wheel, new research reveals.

Shockingly, almost one in ten revealed that they has driven recklessly as a result, beeping horns, driving too fast and tail gating other motorists.

Motorists hogging the middle lane, bad parking, and inconsiderate drivers not saying thank...

Tudor Christmas comes to Buckland Abbey

Step back in time and experience an Elizabethan style Christmas at Buckland Abbey between Friday 1 December and Tuesday 2 January. With cooking in the kitchen, festive dancing in the great hall and the traditional Lord of Misrule causing mischief throughout – it’s a festive experience not to be missed.

Under a canopy of stars created by school children from St Andrew's Primary at...

Plymouth apprentice takes home silver at regional apprentice awards

A talented apprentice from Plymouth has taken been crowned runner up at the regional finals of this year’s prestigious EEF Future Manufacturing Awards.

Samuel Newton, aged 24, who works for Babcock, fought off competition from across the region to take silver in the Higher Level Final Year Apprentice Award. Judges said they were overwhelmed by the quality of apprentices nominated this...

From the Community - For the Community

Three Plympton firefighters proved popular on social media after one of their colleagues posted on the Fire Station Facebook page a photo of them in the back of a fire engine returning from a call-out. You may well have seen their photo as they are now part of Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Services recruitment campaign for on-call firefighters throughout Devon and Somerset.

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Marco Pierre White franchise success for Valor Hospitality Europe

Hotel management company, Valor Hospitality Europe, is celebrating after picking up prestigious awards for the management of two of its Marco Pierre White restaurants.

Hotel Indigo Liverpool and Crowne Plaza Plymouth, which are both home to Marco Pierre White (MPW) Steakhouse Bar & Grill restaurants, were named ‘Best Restaurant’ and ‘Best Newcomer’ respectively at the Black and...

GCSE awards evening at Plympton Academy

Plympton Academy held its GCSE Certificate and Awards evening recently to celebrate the class of 2017’s exam results. The students were presented with their GCSE certificates and awards in front of family and friends, by former student and current Plymouth Albion player, Dean Squires. Principal Lisa Boorman gave the closing speech and the evening was hosted by Head of Sixth Form, Martin...

Plymouth MP shows how simple HIV testing is

To mark the start of HIV Testing Week local MP has been filmed having a real HIV test to show people how simple HIV testing is.

National HIV Testing Week (NHTW) started on 18 November 2017. The purpose of the week is to promote regular testing among the most affected population groups and to reduce the rates of undiagnosed people and those diagnosed late. Last year hundreds of clinics...

Two leading Devon organic meat companies combine to become one

Already a serious player in the organic and grass-fed meat sector, Bratton Clovelly based Eversfield Organic is acquiring The Well Hung Meat Company, taking effect as of today, Thursday 16th November 2017. The acquisition will position Eversfield Organic in the top three organic box delivery businesses nationwide and cement its position as a market leader with a combined turnover of over £5...

Late night Christmas shopping begins at Drake Circus

Plymouth’s premier shopping venue is set to get people in the festive spirit this Christmas.

With everything from real snow, local choir performances and Santa’s very own grotto Drake Circus has everything you’d expect of Christmas and more!

Every Thursday, from November 16, Drake Circus will be open until 9pm – giving everyone the chance to experience not only the shopping...

Plymouth Trio Brave Mongol Rally to Raise Money for Children with Clefts

On 15th July, three Plymouth locals took part in the 2017 Mongol Rally challenge – a 10,000 mile car rally where participants travel from London, through Mongolia, to Ulan Ude in Russia, in a scrapyard car with no backup or support, to raise money for charity.

George Monk, Toby Hall and Tom Oates decided to take part in the rally and raise money for Smile Train after Tom’s grandmother...

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