Lifestyle

Traditional Banks vs Fintech Lenders in the UK and the US

Financial problems don’t depend on location and don’t wait for the right moment. Whether it’s a broken laptop, unexpected travel, or a rent gap, people on both sides of the Atlantic find themselves in a situation where money is needed urgently. That’s where the differences become obvious — it is not the issue itself but the route people take to solve it.

In both the UK and the USA,...

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Private GP service launches amid rising demand for appointments

As demand for GP appointments continues to rise across Devon and Somerset, a new private medical service is offering same-week access and longer consultations.

Peninsula Private Medical operates from the purpose-built Waterloo Court Health and Wellbeing Hub near Uffculme, bringing together experienced clinicians and a range of health and wellbeing professionals under one roof....

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Pension inequality after divorce still leaving women behind, warns family lawyer ahead of International Women’s Day

With International Women’s Day 2026 approaching, Rachel Buckley of The Family Law Company is urging divorcing couples to pay closer attention to pensions, warning that women continue to face a significant shortfall in retirement savings after separation.

Although pensions have been recognised as a matrimonial asset in England and Wales since pension sharing was introduced in 2000,...

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Rethinking Traditional Garden Fencing

In many British gardens, fencing is simply part of the background. It marks a boundary, keeps pets in, offers a bit of privacy from next door. Yet anyone who has replaced a fence more than once knows it’s rarely a small job. Panels loosen, posts lean, and before long the whole structure begins to look tired. Given how damp our climate can be, it’s hardly surprising.

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Queues Around the Corner as Harman Bagels Celebrates Successful Totnes Launch

A much-loved Devon bagel brand has officially opened its doors in Totnes - and the response has been nothing short of extraordinary.

Harman Bagels launched its second location at 12 Ticklemore Street on Friday 20th February, with queues forming well before the 8am opening time. By mid-morning, lines of customers stretched around the corner as locals and visitors alike gathered to get...

Devon man to ride length of country for charity

A software engineer, from Cullompton, is to retrace a Land’s End to John O’ Groats journey he undertook with his late father, to raise funds for a military charity and to spread his dad’s ashes.

Stuart Douglas, 42, was joined by his dad, Iain, in 2008, on a 1,014-mile motorcycle trek by A and B roads, as the latter possessed only a licence for a 125cc bike. The journey raised more...

Sunny Afternoon opens at the Princess Theatre, Torquay in March

Following two phenomenal years in London’s West End and a sensational UK and Ireland tour which visited Torquay back in 2016, the Princess Theatre, Torquay are looking forward to welcoming this Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical back to the Bay! Sunny Afternoon is a story of friendship, fame and rock history, set to a soundtrack of era-defining songs that brings the sound of the 60s...

Bays Goes Up The Creek To Support Devon’s Waterways

Bays Brewery has teamed up with Westcountry Rivers Trust (WRT) for its first charity beer of 2026, ‘Up The Creek’ – a session IPA that raises a glass to the waterways that keep the region flowing.

Available in bottles, beer boxes and on cask from 22 February 2026, ‘Up The Creek’ bursts with bright citrus aromas, inspired by the freshwater habitats the Trust works tirelessly to...

Top winter walking spots around the UK with three celebrated Cornish routes

As winter begins to draw to a close and the first signs of spring start to appear, now is the perfect time to savour those final crisp, frosty mornings and make the most of the season before the white-tipped trees give way to fresh green shoots.

While many southern European destinations look ahead to warmer days and early sunshine, the UK is still home to peaceful winter scenes —...

The 'Leftovers' Party: The Most Sustainable Way to Gather

In the hierarchy of social gatherings, the "Dinner Party" usually sits at the top, draped in linens and requiring a three-page grocery list. But as our lives become busier and our awareness of food waste grows, a new, more rebellious contender has entered the scene: The Leftovers Party.

It sounds like a punchline, but the concept is gaining traction among those who value...

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