Thousands of teachers in Devon to take strike action over pay
Mike Gurney, teacher and NEU rep at Okehampton College and Joint Branch Secretary, said: “It is a travesty that we are still having to take strike action like this. The…
Flying Scotsman Devon and Cornwall
The historic Flying Scotsman train will be steaming through Devon this weekend as part of its centenary year celebrations. The record-breaking steam train, first built in 1923, will be making…
South West Water given record £2.1m fine for pollution offences
SOUTH West Water has been fined more than £2 million for a series of environmental offences across Devon and Cornwall spanning a period of four years. It is the…
Fewer young people in Devon protected against meningitis than before the pandemic
Dr Vanessa Saliba, consultant epidemiologist at UKHSA said: “In recent years we have seen vaccine uptake fall due to the challenges posed by the pandemic. Many young people who missed…
NHS asks us to be prepared for the Bank Holiday
Check which of your local pharmacies is open this Bank Holiday and when here https://www.england.nhs.uk/south/info-professional/pharm-info/pharmacy-opening-hours/ ,where to get help for your symptoms, if you’re not sure what to do, how to…
Record number of Devon pupils suspended in spring term last year
Schools Minister Nick Gibb said: "The Government will always support head teachers to use their judgement on how and when to use suspensions – and permanent exclusions as a last…
Get outdoors and exercise in Devon this May with annual campaign
During the month, events and activities have been arranged across the county by partners working in health, wellbeing, education, community and the environment to offer everyone the chance to join…
Magnificent marathon effort by Teignmouth’s firefighters
TEIGNMOUTH Fire Station Crew Manager Joab Forte ran an incredible 3 hrs 16 mins in the London Marathon on Sunday. Meanwhile Firefighters Josh Boyne, Luke Margrie and Shannon Tomlinson ran…
Man arrested in Newton Abbot on suspicion of stealing motorcycles
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of stealing a motorcycle following a series of thefts in Newton Abbot. On their Facebook page the town's police report: 'Since the beginning…
Man arrested in Newton Abbot on suspicion of stealing motorcycle
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of stealing a motorcycle following a series of thefts in Newton Abbot. On their Facebook page the town's police report: 'Since the beginning…