Lifestyle

Not so long ago, evenings in Devon followed a familiar script. Nights were spent wherever the light was on (a neighbour’s house, a pub, often a bingo hall) to talk, comment on the daily news and play. But winning was not the most important thing of these gatherings. They were about conversation, routine and companionship. You knew who would sit where, who would shout “House!” too early, and...

A South West housebuilder is supporting a local charity with a generous donation.

Barratt Bristol, which is currently building a number of new housing developments across the region, has donated £1,500 to Jay’s Aim as part of its community chest fund.

The Newton Abbot based charity aims to raise awareness and support heart screenings for young people in the region to identify...

The best UV swimwear in the UK is rated UPF 50+, tested in a lab, and designed to cover as much skin as possible. That is the position of the British Association of Dermatologists, the Skin Cancer Foundation, and every major skin cancer charity in the country. Several brands now sell UPF-rated clothing to UK buyers, including equatorsun, Muddy Puddles, Frugi, Coolibar, and Solbari, but they...

Dave Cooper, operator of The Exchange pub in Ivybridge, is celebrating after raising over £6,000 for the Poppy Appeal through an epic 200-mile+ coastline walk, stopping at 21 Craft Union pubs on the way.

Over the course of ten brutal days, three locals, military veteran Lysa Orr, Chris Roud and Dave, commonly known as the ‘Crafty Trio’ for their love of Craft Union, took on a walk...