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A former British Army Major who has battled with depression and PTSD is hoping to encourage others to join him on a 25km trek across Dartmoor.

The Heroes Hike is being held across Dartmoor National Park for the first time to raise money for veterans’ charity Help for Heroes. Rob Shenton, aged 52, has signed up for the trek beginning and ending in the market town of Okehampton, taking...

South Devon UTC in Newton Abbot, part of Education South West , have been celebrating World Wellbeing Week this term, as they work towards positive emotional health and wellbeing in the whole of their college community.

The week is an annual event which provides people with an opportunity to recognise the many aspects of wellbeing, including physical, mental and emotional health....

A group of Year 10 girls from Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West , had an exciting day out at the South Devon College Marine Academy at Noss Marina this term.

The trip was organised by South Devon College to give the pupils a chance to learn about maritime engineering. The pupils enthusiastically participated in a range of activities centred around encouraging girls to...

The Paragard intrauterine device (IUD) has emerged as a popular choice among women seeking long-term, non-hormonal contraception. This T-shaped copper device, once inserted into the uterus, can provide effective birth control for up to 10 years.

Paragard offers many advantages, including its hormone-free nature and high efficacy rate. However, it also comes with a set of possible...