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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,...

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Home Improvement Projects to Increase Your Home’s Value

Selling your home is a stressful thing to do. This isn’t something you need telling, as it is no secret that the property market isn’t the most fun place to be for buyers or sellers – but buy and sell we must. When it comes to selling, it is only right to want the best possible offer, whether to increase the affordability of your dream home or simply square away some profit-money for a rainy...

The lure of living in Dawlish

Recently voted in the Top 10 places to live in Devon, the lure of Dawlish is pretty compelling, with its long sandy beach and charming town centre. The Exe Estuary Trail starts in the town and provides 20 miles of off-road cycling amid stunning coastal scenery, the South West Coast Path passes through the seaside town and will take you as far as you want to go; and Dawlish Warren, with its...

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Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) to host culmination of touring exhibition exploring thread.

This July, THG will present A Visible THREAD, a touring exhibition exploring ways to make thread visible.

A Visible THREAD aims to encourage viewers to rethink their relationship to thread, be aware of its materiality, its sustainability, its possibilities, and limitations, and also take part. seam collective invites visitors to continue the conversation about the visibility of...

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Immersive new ‘Room of Discovery’ opens to visitors at A la Ronde

A new ‘Room of Discovery’ is now open to visitors at A la Ronde, cared for by the National Trust near Exmouth, Devon. The Room of Discovery contains an immersive re-interpretation of A la Ronde’s intricate 200-year-old Shell Gallery, offering visitors a sense of the original space, which is too fragile to enter, to ensure its survival.

It has been designed to provide a similar sense...

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Plympton Academy Students Set to Rock Battle of the Bands Final

Plympton Academy students have successfully advanced to the final round of the Battle of the Bands competition, organised by the Devon & Torbay Music Education Hubs.

Earlier this month, bands and aspiring artists from secondary schools across Devon, Plymouth, and Torbay took part in regional heats.

The heats were overseen by music industry professionals from R&K...

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Award-winning Devon Café Reopens with Fresh New Look for Summer

After a comprehensive refurbishment, the beloved Bucket & Spade Café in Shaldon is thrilled to announce its grand reopening - just in time to welcome locals and tourists for the vibrant summer season. www.thebucketandspade.com

Located at ‘Coast View’ in South West Holiday Parks, the Bucket & Spade Café is a cherished spot for families, beachgoers, and food enthusiasts alike...

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South Devon College, 'Good' overall with four 'Outstanding' judgements, says Ofsted

South Devon College (SDC) has been awarded 'top marks' for its commitment to high quality education and training that develops life-long skills, knowledge, and behaviours for all students.

Ofsted, the Office for Standards in Education, the body that inspects and regulates schools and colleges, shared its findings with college leaders and published its findings on the DfE website....

No Verification Casinos in the UK with No KYC

The online casino industry is an ever-evolving landscape many experts would say, as it is still projected to continue its rise over the next decade. Ever since the advent of the first online casino in the '90s, we've seen the emergence of different kinds of online platforms.

From instant casinos to fast payout casinos and non-GamStop casinos. Nowadays, no-verification casinos are the...

Ultimate Guide for First-Time Home Buyers

Purchasing your first home is a significant milestone. Though the journey might appear overwhelming at first, gaining an understanding of the essential steps and considerations can help simplify the process and empower you to make informed decisions.

Assessing Your Financial Position

Before entering the property market, we recommend starting by assessing your current...

Plymouth law firm announces new charity partner

A children's cancer charity has received a fundraising boost after being chosen as the new charity partner of law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD).

Hugs Children's Cancer Charity provides help to families with children suffering from cancer diagnoses in Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall through emotional and financial support, group events, hospital visits and its unique respite home. WBD...

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