The historic stones of Royal William Yard’s Brewhouse are home to a fresh aroma this week. Nestled within Arcade—the Yard’s burgeoning independent hub—DockSide Coffee Bar officially opens its doors this Saturday, December 20, marking the debut of Plymouth’s newest waterfront retreat. At the helm is 21-year-old Millie Reynolds, an entrepreneur whose age belies a decade…
We are so proud to celebrate Honor Lovell, a University of Exeter employee who has been named the inaugural Apprentice of the Year at the West Country Women Awards. As featured in Exeter Today, Honor’s story is a powerful reminder that there are many paths to success. Starting her career at the University at just…
We are so proud to highlight the incredible achievement of Devon-based artist Ellie Johnson, better known as Mrs Murals, who was recently honored at The West Country Women’s Awards. As reported by the BBC, Ellie won the Women in Arts, Media and Culture Award, standing out among a record-breaking field of over 2,000 nominees across…
The former champion swimmer and prominent women’s rights campaigner, Sharron Davies MBE, has traded her lane lines for the crimson seats of the House of Lords, following her nomination as a Conservative peer. Plymouth-born Olympian Sharron Davies, a familiar face in the world of competitive swimming and sports commentary, is embarking on a new chapter in…
We are excited to share a major achievement for the South Devon arts community, as featured in We Are South Devon! Ellie Johnson, the Plymouth-based artist known as Mrs Murals, has been officially crowned the winner of the Women in Arts, Media and Culture Award at the West Country Women’s Awards. Ellie was chosen from…
We are delighted to celebrate a major win for our community! Honor Lovell, an Education Support Advisor at the University of Exeter, has been named the first-ever Apprentice of the Year at the prestigious West Country Women Awards. Honor’s journey is a remarkable example of the power of professional development. Having started at the University…
We are incredibly proud to highlight the results of the West Country Women Awards 2025, as featured in CornishStuff. The sold-out ceremony, held at the Crowne Plaza in Plymouth, celebrated the achievements of women across Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, and Dorset. With a record-breaking 2,000+ nominations, the event showcased the massive impact women are making in…
We are thrilled to share some fantastic news recently featured in Business Cornwall! It was a “high five” for the Duchy at the latest West Country Women Awards, where Cornish talent swept up five major honors during a glittering ceremony at the Crowne Plaza in Plymouth. The awards, which champion and empower women from Cornwall…
We are so proud to celebrate the incredible success of our local leaders at this year’s West Country Women Awards, as featured in the Somerset County Gazette. Amidst a record-breaking field of more than 2,600 nominees, Somerset’s talent shone brightly, with four exceptional women taking home top honors during the ceremony at the Crowne Plaza…