Lifestyle

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,...

Pet charity thanks Devon volunteers

This Volunteers’ Week (3 – 9 June), Blue Cross pet charity in Devon is thanking its team of dedicated volunteer pet foster carers who go the extra mile to care for homeless pets until permanent owners are found by caring for them in their own home. From small pets like degus and chinchillas to dogs, cats and even horses. The charity is also calling on local animal lovers to find out more...

Harbour House supports pupils by funding after-school arts club

A group of pupils from Kingsbridge Primary School, part of Education South West , have recently had their directorial debut with a film screening at local arts and wellbeing centre, Harbour House.

The film named ‘The Fateful Feast at Castle Froglington’ was shown to staff from the school and families of the children at the school earlier this month. The children have dubbed their...

Devon Air Ambulance promotes CPR training for Heart Rhythm Week

World Heart Rhythm Week (June 7 to June 13) is a seven-day period observed annually to raise awareness about arrhythmias and the importance of understanding our heart rates. Devon Air Ambulance crews attend to hundreds of patients every year who are suffering with heart related problems and that is why they are so passionate about educating those in our local communities on how to recognise...

Devon farmhouse with 130 acres

The buyer of this private, beautiful and unique family estate in Higher Ashton, Devon, could join the likes of Martin Clunes, JB Gill, Jeremy Clarkson and Kelvin Fletcher in taking to ‘the good life’ on their very own farm.

The opportunities for this property are immense, with a Grade II listed six bedroom thatched farmhouse, a two bedroom thatched cottage, a games barn with galleried...

Maximising the Value of Your Devon Home: A Comprehensive Guide

As a homeowner in the picturesque county of Devon, you're in an enviable position. The local property market has continued to thrive, presenting you with a wonderful opportunity to maximise the value of your most significant asset. With the average house price in the region rising by a notable [6.7%] over the past year, now is an excellent time to consider the steps you can take to enhance...

Devon Air Ambulance celebrates Volunteers' Week

For this year’s Volunteers Week (Monday 3 June and Sunday 9 June), Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) are joining organisations from across the nation to celebrate the incredible contribution volunteers make to local communities.

The campaign takes place on the first Monday of June every year and is an opportunity for organisations to recognise, celebrate and thank the volunteers that make...

Mirror, mirror on the wall, theatre royal Plymouth announces the most magical cast of all!

Theatre Royal Plymouth and Crossroads Pantomimes have today (Friday 31 May) announced star casting for this year’s enchanting family pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs .

Birds of a Feather ’s Lesley Joseph will star as The Wicked Queen, with broadcaster and barrister Rob Rinder as The Man In The Mirror, comedian Andy Ford as Muddles and West End stars Samuel Holmes and Scott...

Clear-sighted opticians rally Plymouth residents to help improve disadvantaged children’s reading skills

OPTICIANS are calling on kind-hearted people in Plymouth to put their best foot forward to improve children’s literacy skills.

Staff at Specsavers Plymouth are among those supporting the Schoolreaders Race for Reading event, which aims to raise awareness and vital funds to provide reading support in schools.

This comes as Specsavers was announced as the headline sponsor of...

book cover for 'These Years:1973"

New book from Devon poet and novelist

Author R N F (Richard) Skinner is publishing a new book, a novella entitled These Years: 1973 . Publication date is 15th June 2024.

Set in Massachusetts, he book tells the story of Ruth, a 12-year-old schoolgirl, who develops a crush on Greg, a relative visiting from England. He is a professional artist, and being an aspiring artist herself she dreams he will be so impressed by her...

Sale of showhome furniture raises thousands for six charities

The Exeter-based developer of new homes exclusively for the over 55s, Blue Cedar Homes, has raised almost £4,000 for six charities by auctioning off ex-showhome furniture to staff as well as donating furniture to charities to sell.

The funds raised by staff from the sale of furniture from a range of showhomes across Blue Cedar Homes’ sites in in Devon, Cornwall, Oxfordshire and The...

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