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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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Sidmouth’s Seaside Victoria Hotel Launches New Source Spa

The Victoria Hotel, Sidmouth’s 4 star seaside luxurious Victorian landmark, has officially launched a new Source Spa with first class facilities and luxury treatments.

The spa boasts an indoor heated pool, a modern gym, a hydrotherapy spa bath, an ice bath, aromatherapy sauna, and steam room. The luxury treatment rooms, led by highly skilled spa therapists, offer a range of treatments...

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Plymouth Community Walks in Shoes of those Living with Dementia

Local Sutton and Devonport MP Luke Pollard joined care experts at a unique dementia training experience

An interactive training experience dubbed ‘The Dementia Bus’ has given local care experts and members of the community an insight into what it is like to live with dementia.

Local home care provider Bluebird Care Plymouth & South Hamms hosted the mobile dementia...

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Best Bar None choose RAPAID kits to keep Plymouth safer

Best Bar None, the safer socialising accreditation for the nighttime economy, is equipping 10 of its members in Plymouth with bleed kits from emergency bandages charity, RAPAID.

Best Bar None is an accreditation scheme supported by the Home Office, the drinks industry, and the hospitality sector, which aims to promote responsible management and operation of alcohol-licensed premises...

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Seas the future: South Devon College initiative merges tech with marine training

In a significant stride towards decarbonising maritime operations, a business-led consortium, comprising South Devon College, HydroSurv, and BMT is set to collaborate on a cutting-edge uncrewed vessel technology project in Devon.

Dubbed Roc + Dock, the project will see Hydrosurv develop advanced, automated docking stations for the wireless deployment, recovery and charging of zero...

Moving to Devon made easy

Are you about to move into or to Devon? How do I start planning, you ask? There is also the question whether to carry out the move yourself or with the help of a professional removal company. The right removal company for you can make the move much easier. In this article, we will show you how the move can be organized without any major headaches.

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Sandford orchards triumphs with 'lost apple' ciders at UK's oldest cider competiton

Sandford Orchards is celebrating huge success at the Devon County Show after winning seven out of a possible nine medals, Reserve Champion and Supreme Champion with ciders created from ancient apples which have been newly discovered as part of their DNA mapping project.

Barny Butterfield, founder of Sandford Orchards comments: “ We pressed long-forgotten apple varieties discovered...

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How to drop a hint about “thinking of you” with a catchy floral surprise?

Anytime roses may seem undeniably romantic, yet once you have decided on showing off a simpler sentiment like warm thoughts, a broad universe of floral surprises awaits. The floral language dates back centuries in the course of its history and promises a sophisticated communication, where you have a chance to convey emotions through color, variety, and symbolism. Here we’re going to observe...

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The Ultimate Guide to Gymwear Fabrics to Choose the Right Material for Your Workout

The right fabric for your gym clothes can really change your experience. It decides how comfy and well you do during workouts. There are tons of choices out there. The options are from regular cotton to super fancy synthetic blends. It can be hard to figure out which one is best for you. Today we'll check out all the different fabrics. So you can find it in gym clothes. We see what makes each...

Unlocking the Power of Meditation for the Golden Years

As we age, the demands of life often intensify, leaving little room for self-care. However, a timeless practice like meditation may hold the key to vibrant, fulfilling golden years.

Contrary to common perceptions, meditation is not just a modern fad. In fact, it has been a cornerstone of wellness for centuries, and is why many nursing care homes offer it to elderly residents as...

Five top tips for pulling off a sober wedding

Organising a wedding can be a difficult task. There’s so much to think about, so much to budget and while it will undoubtedly be the happiest day of your life, the stress building up to it can be intense.

That can be furthered by doing something against the grain of a more traditional wedding, whether it be travelling abroad or doing something like having a sober wedding.

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