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Bays Brewery Brews Up £4,815 For Devon Charities

Bays Brewery in Paignton has once again shown the power of community, raising £4,815 for four deserving Devon charities close to its heart through its 2025 Charity Brews.

The family-run brewery achieved the total with the help of beer lovers across the county, who were only too happy...

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Why winter could save your lawn (and your wallet)

Homeowners are being urged to take a closer look at their gardens this winter, as experts say January is the time when lawns can reveal their real condition.

While many people wait until spring to worry about their grass, turf specialists say winter weather acts like a natural stress test, exposing hidden problems that can lead to failed lawns, wasted money and poor turf performance...

UKGC-Licensed Casinos Explained: The Complete UK Safety & Verification Guide

If you gamble online in Great Britain, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is the name you want to see. A UKGC license signals that an online casino must follow strict rules on fairness, player safety, anti-crime enforcement and responsible play. The most trusted operators proudly display their license number in their site footer and players can verify details using the official Gambling...

Sperm Test Kits Explained: The Truth About Home Fertility Screening

Why Men Are Testing Their Sperm at Home (And What You Need to Know)

Male fertility doesn't get talked about enough. A sperm test kit changes the conversation by putting answers in your hands instead of waiting months for appointments.

Around 40% of infertility cases trace back to male factors. Low sperm count, poor motility, or low sperm concentration can prevent successful...

Becoming more financially responsible in 2026

Prices are rising quickly, and the constant stack of growing subscriptions is always creeping up unnoticed. At the same time, we now have better tools and clearer protections than ever before. Becoming more financially responsible in 2026 does not mean cutting all enjoyment. It means understanding where your money goes and putting small systems in place that give you more breathing room when...

The streamlined solution to moving to a new home in Devon

EVENTS are being held at two new homes developments in Devon to help homeowners speed up selling and buying.

Edenstone Homes is hosting Part Exchange and Assisted Move events at Willow Grange in Exeter and The Orchards in Sampford Peverell this weekend (January 24/25). Its teams of experts will be on hand at both locations to guide homeowners through the options available to...

How to achieve the right work-life balance in 2026

If you’ve been feeling drained and like there aren’t enough hours in the day, you’re far from alone.

For many, juggling work demands with the rest of life is a real challenge. In fact, two-thirds of employees say they can’t fully switch off and struggle to maintain a healthy balance, according to a recent study .

But working smarter and protecting your time can make a huge...

Kicking off 2026 - Barnstaple charities invited to apply for funding

Kicking off 2026 with a commitment to local communities, Allison Homes South West is inviting charities and community organisations in Barnstaple to apply for a share of £1,000 funding to support local projects.

The initiative is part of the housebuilder’s ongoing commitment to support communities near its developments. Local groups working in areas such as mental health, wellbeing,...

Theatre Royal Plymouth delivers major boost to South West economy

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) has announced it has delivered an estimated £53.3 million economic impact in the city of Plymouth and the wider South West region during the financial year 2024/2025, up from £45.9m the previous year and marking the most successful period in the theatre’s history.

This significant contribution reflects a year when major West End and world-renowned...

Exmouth woman to run TCS London Marathon for cancer charity

A Devon woman will take on the TCS London Marathon 2026 to raise money for Dame Ellen MacArthur’s cancer charity for young people, which supported her after she was diagnosed with cancer in 2022.

Freya Sampson, 23, from Exmouth joined one of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust’s transformational sailing adventures in 2024, having been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma two years prior, and...

What to Consider Before Adding Colour to Your Home

Choosing a new colour for your home is much more than just picking something that looks good in isolation. You need a tone that reflects your style and complements the architecture. Before you start splashing paint on the walls, there are a few factors to think about that can help you make an informed choice.

The impact of natural and artificial lighting

Lighting is one of...

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