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Help Betty find the purr-fect forever home

Beautiful Betty has been searching for a new home through Blue Cross for over 200 days. This Christmas, the charity is appealing to the public to help find this friendly cat a new purr-fect home.

Betty was admitted to Blue Cross Devon in May and has been patiently waiting for a loving...

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Enhancing Quality Of Life With Home Care Services For Seniors

Growing older doesn’t mean giving up the life you love. Many people want to stay in their own homes, surrounded by memories and familiar comforts. Home care services make that possible, offering support that helps you or your loved one live safely, independently, and happily. With the right help, daily life becomes easier, not restricted. It’s all about living well, not just longer.

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The Smart Traveller’s Guide to Skiing in Italy: From Planning to Packing

Skiing in Italy offers a combination of breathtaking scenery, delicious food, and well-maintained slopes, making it an ideal choice for both novice and seasoned skiers. Planning a trip doesn’t have to be stressful. A well-organised ski holidays in Italy gives you more time on the slopes and less time worrying about logistics, leaving you free to enjoy the mountains, the culture, and the après...

10 Years of Success: Cranbrook Education Campus Marks Milestone with School-Wide Celebration

Cranbrook Education Campus (CEC) has marked its tenth birthday this month with a celebration for the whole school community. Families, pupils, staff and members of the Cranbrook community all came together on Friday the 3rd of October to hear speeches from school leaders, as well as representatives from the Ted Wragg Trust which the school is a part of.

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How Devon Residents Can Quit Smoking

Quitting smoking is not easy. However, there are several ways and plenty of help available to residents in Devon.

Despite records for those smoking falling to their lowest levels across the UK, a survey in 2024 showed the number of those smoking in Devon was rising. This included people from Torridge, North Devon, West Devon, Plymouth and Cornwall, though figures elsewhere in the...

Five Addiction Support Mechanisms to Get You Through Christmas

For anyone who is living with addiction or is in recovery, the festive period is a tricky one. While, of course, it’s great to catch up with friends and family and there’s plenty to celebrate, with celebrations also comes temptation.

For those who have been through rehab centres , the season can bring stress, loneliness and various trigger points that can lead to relapse,...

National Children’s Choir of Great Britain visiting Tiverton for audition day

Auditions will take place in Tiverton on Sunday 2nd November

The National Children’s Choir of Great Britain (NCCGB) has opened audition spaces for budding young singers who wish to join the choir at Easter 2026. These are open to any enthusiastic young singers aged between 9 and 19. Successful candidates take part in two residential choral courses per year, spending a week at Easter and...

Wire Fence steps in to help UK Wild Otter Trust rebuild after forced relocation

Facing the devastating requirement to vacate its existing premises, the UK Wild Otter Trust has been given notice to dismantle and relocate its rehabilitation centre, including otter enclosures and hospital facilities. In response, Wire Fence -long a supporter of the Trust - has made an urgent supply donation to help the charity rebuild safe enclosures for displaced otters.

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The Canary Islands: Why it Feels Like Summer All Year Round

You know that feeling when you're stuck in February drizzle, scrolling through holiday photos from last August? That's when most people start googling "where's warm in winter" and stumble across the Canary Islands.

And honestly, they're not wrong to look here.

The Canaries sit just off the coast of West Africa, close enough to the Sahara to catch some of that desert warmth,...

BetPokies NZ — What Makes It Stand Out among Other Gambling Guide Platforms?

BetPokies.co.nz is a gambling guide for players in New Zealand from ZehrMedia LTD that was founded in 2020 by a gambling expert, John Gold. There, you can find loads of casino reviews, as well as gambling guides on different topics, like online casino games, software providers, casino types, payment options, and more. Besides, the platform offers an excellent blog section that offers a fresh...

Building the Ultimate Movie Night Experience at Home

Movie nights transform with a dedicated home theater. This project goes beyond a large television; it’s about engineering an experience. Forget sterile, commercial cinemas. Your personal screening room should prioritize deep comfort and immersive sensory engagement, turning a simple film into a memorable event. Achieving this doesn't require a full basement renovation. Intelligent design...

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