Sixty-one children from Year 5 at Broadclyst Community Primary School (BCPS) took on the challenge of re-enacting a famous day in Devon’s history when they performed The Forestry Conundrum in the house and grounds of National Trust Killerton in June.

The 9/10-year-olds recreated a day after World War 1 when Killerton House waited impatiently for the return of Lord Acland with news about his Forestry Commission Bill and whether it passed in Parliament. This was an important time for the people of Britain, as they faced a timber crisis which could result in many not being able to...

The UK’s only candle recycling business, The Recycled Candle Company has opened its new shop in Gandy Street in the heart of Exeter’s indie shopping district.

City shoppers looking for a combination of luxury goods with a strong green ethos have been flocking to the store to browse the candles, which are created by reusing scrap wax.

Founder Richard Hills-Ingyon explained: “The concept is simple; wax from used candles is melted down, filtered, dyed and scented to create beautiful new candles.

“As far as we know, we’re the only company providing this opportunity for...

Don’t believe the naysayers – Britain is booming with some fantastic companies and products that are waiting to burst onto the international market. After a lot of investment and the hard work of the nation’s best entrepreneurs, British manufacturing is coming back and is quickly becoming one of the country’s fastest growing sectors.

Here is a list of three of Britain’s fastest growing companies that offer some of the most innovative and desirable British-made products on the market today.

Simba Mattresses

This young mattress manufacturer has quickly become the...

Free courses focusing on human and organisational performance, creating high performing teams, operational excellence, resilience and safety are being held at Plymouth Science Park at the end of July.

Paradigm Human Performance is rapidly becoming the ‘go to’ organisation for the construction, oil and gas, utilities, rail and healthcare sectors.

Moving into the prestigious PSP site at Derriford will assist in the company’s plans for further expansion across sectors in the south west.

Paradigm Human Performance specialises in helping clients overcome some of their...

The Museum of Dartmoor Life has received a much-needed makeover thanks to staff from the Okehampton office of Simpkins Edwards, who took a day off from number crunching to help the local charity.

Inside the museum, a team of six painted the John Young gallery in readiness for the museum’s next exhibition; ‘Floral Wonder’ from the talented children of Okehampton Primary School. Externally, a further team of five weeded the Museum’s courtyard.

Museum Manager Keri Quertier was thrilled with the offer of assistance from the local Chartered Accountancy firm.

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This Vietnam pheasant chick – and others like it hatched recently at Paignton Zoo – could be the future of its species.

Bird keepers at the charity zoo are based in the Avian Breeding Centre, commonly known as the ABC. The chick is being cared for here; while it’s preferable for chicks to be parent reared, keepers will step in to give nature a helping hand when needed.

Another six (unrelated) Vietnam pheasant chicks are being reared by their parents in an off-show holding area. A video taken by keeping staff offers a rare glimpse into this hidden world.

Paignton Zoo...

Crafters, makers, bakers, barbers and bar tenders gathered together to showcase their one-of-a-kind products and services at the InExeter independent showcase in St Stephens Church on 27 June. Celebrating the launch of InExeter’s Summer of Independents campaign, which will champion Exeter’s vibrant independent scene, the event shone a light on a handful on the brilliant indie businesses in the city.

Businesses including The Roots Foundation, Mantis, Erin Cox, The Belt Makers, March Coffee, the Recycled Candle Company, and Chococo were on hand at the event to show and talk to...