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Hospiscare secures £480k budget boost following campaign supported by Simon Jupp MP

Simon Jupp, MP for East Devon, has welcomed the news that independent local charity Hospiscare has secured a £480,000 funding increase from NHS Devon for the next financial year.

Meeting with Andrew Randell, Chief Executive Officer, and Ann Rhys, Clinical Director, of Hospiscare at the charity’s headquarters in Searle House in Exeter, Simon Jupp MP celebrated the announcement which...

All you need to know about wearing dental rentainers

A retainer is an important part of your dental care, especially after you’ve had braces. While not mandatory, wearing a retainer is essential if you aim to maintain straight and properly aligned teeth in the long term. Retainers comes in different types, giving you flexibility when choosing the right one. Options range from custom-made and removable devices like the Angel Aligner to permanent...

700 step out to support Rowcroft’s 'The Big Tackle'

In an inspiring display of community support, over 700 participants gathered on Saturday 9 March for Rowcroft Hospice's annual fundraising event, 'The Big Tackle', which kicked off from Torquay Rugby Club. Formerly known as 'The Male Trail,' this eight-mile walk around Torbay brought together individuals from across South Devon to contribute nearly £90,000 to Rowcroft Hospice.

With...

Tor Bridge High marks World Book Day

Tor Bridge High has celebrated World Book Day this month (7th March) by putting on a range of crafts, quizzes, games, and competitions!

Years 7, 8 and 9 were able to choose a free World Book Day book from school this week and World Book Day tokens were available to students so that they are able to choose another book for free from venues such as Tesco, Asda, The Works, Sainsbury's...

Humble fruit fly could help find brain tumour cure

The humble fruit fly is helping scientists who are working to find a cure for brain tumours.

And the tiny insect, often viewed as a household nuisance, has helped researchers to better understand mechanisms which turn a healthy cell into a tumour cell.

The work is taking place at the Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence at the University of Plymouth and is helping us...

Sizzling Sands: How to Feel Empowered and Irresistible at the Beach

The beach: a haven of golden sands, sparkling waters, and infinite skies, a place where memories are created, and where everyone desires to feel their best. Yet, amidst the sun-soaked landscapes, many find the journey to feeling empowered and irresistible a quest filled with uncertainties. Fear not, for transforming your beach day into an epitome of confidence and allure is within your grasp...

GAG Pooling and Centralisation in MATs: 2024 Update

Multi-Academy Trust finance ‘issues and trends’ report launched by IMP Software

New research by an Exeter software firm has revealed how Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) are pooling funding and the opportunities and challenges facing leaders around centralising their operations.

GAG Pooling and Centralisation in MATs: 2024 Update has been developed by MAT finance specialists IMP Software and CJK Associates , who partnered to conduct a survey in November and...

Woods Homes Willow Court, Paignton

First-time buyers and investors - open house event in Willow Court this weekend

The Torbay branch of independent, family-run estate agency, Woods Homes is thrilled to offer for sale two low maintenance homes in Willow Court, a convenient location just moments away from shops, restaurants, and supermarkets, and only a short walk to fabulous beaches.

Both properties are well presented inside and out and will be available to view in Woods’ open house event this...

Devon veterans can now apply for life-changing mobility support

Devon veterans with mobility issues attributable to their service are now able to apply for support from the reinstated Veterans’ Mobility Fund (VMF).

Administration of the life-changing fund was awarded to Help for Heroes and Blesma by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) and the Armed Forces Covenan t Trust Fund in September, 2023.

The VMF is a central fund, awarded by...

Initial lead casting announced for award-winning musical… coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth this Autumn

To celebrate International Women’s Day, the producers of the global sensation & JULIET are delighted to announce Gerardine Sacdalan as Juliet, Sandra Marvin as Angélique and Lara Denning as Anne in the upcoming UK tour, coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth from 30 September – 05 October 2024.

After thrilling audiences at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London’s West End from 2019-2023,...

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