When people think about dementia, they often think about memory loss, diagnosis or the practical aspects of care.

What is spoken about far less is the emotional toll of trying to navigate support systems whilst also coping with the reality of someone you care about living with dementia.

Over the past few years, families have reached out to me for support during incredibly...

Devon County Show is delighted to announce that Farmer Will Young—sheep farmer, content creator and former Love Island contestant—will be joining visitors at the Show on the final day of this year’s show, Saturday 23 May.

He will be at the Show in the morning, giving fans, families and young farmers the chance to meet one of the most recognisable advocates for modern, positive,...

First Thursdays is a new event you won’t want to miss.

From June to September, Gandy Street will come alive on the first Thursday of each month, with a festival atmosphere in the early evening.

The first event takes place on Thursday 4 June, 5–8pm. Expect late-night shopping, live music, street entertainment, extended opening hours at cultural venues and a cocktail trail....

Across the UK, hundreds of foster carers open their homes to provide love, stability, and care to children and young people in need. But many more foster carers are urgently needed to ensure every child can be matched with the right home for their individual needs.

In Devon, we have 271 approved foster homes but 810 children in need of care. Many children are placed...

Plans for two brand new South West hubs have been revealed by leading logistics network, Pall-Ex Group , as it earmarks an £8 million investment for strengthening its services across the region.

The South West peninsula, often known as the ‘final frontier’, has historically been one of the most challenging delivery locations in the UK due to its landscape. In spite of that, the...

The Devon County Show is delighted to announce that acclaimed actor and countryside advocate Martin Clunes will officially open the Heavy Horse Festival, in association with WHISTLEFISH, at 10am on Thursday 21st May .

A lifelong champion of Britain’s native heavy horse breeds, Martin Clunes is not only a familiar face on screen but...

An exclusive second stage is being added to Devon’s biggest music event this summer – with a host of extra artists joining the line-up.

TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham takes place across the weekend Thursday June 25 to Sunday June 28 with headline shows from Teddy Swims , Alanis Morissette and Lewis Capaldi...

Companies progressing technology and innovation across the South West of England are being put on alert as the Tech South West Awards 2026 officially opens for entries.

From trailblazing startups and game‑changing scaleups to inspiring leaders and teams driving global change, the awards shine a spotlight on those redefining what’s possible, tackling real‑world challenges and putting...