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Ambulance service shares safety tips during school summer holidays

As the South West prepares for the start of the school summer holidays, the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is calling on residents and visitors to take simple, preventative steps to stay safe and well during the summer break.

The school summer holiday...

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The 4 Factors to Ponder Before Choosing Teeth Straightening for a Smile Transformation

The power of a captivating smile is immeasurable. It’s our unspoken introduction to the world, conveying warmth, confidence, and openness. A brilliant smile can break barriers, forge connections, and create lasting first impressions. It’s no wonder the quest for perfectly aligned teeth has gained paramount significance in the modern age. According to recent reports, the U.S. population’s...

Indulge in marvellous mixology in the heart of Mid Devon

Cocktail fans looking for a great choice of flavour combinations should head to Aquarius Bar at Kitlake Farm near Stockleigh Pomeroy.

Bar owner Dominic Jones has just added 12 new cocktails to the bar menu – and he’s taken a very personal approach to the new range. Because Dominic’s quirky ‘Family Favourites’ recipes are based on members of his own family.

He explained: “I love...

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Lifeworks Learning Disability College achieves Artsmark Gold Award!

In a world that often undervalues the capabilities and potential of individuals with learning disabilities, Lifeworks Specialist Further Education College stands as a beacon of hope and empowerment. This remarkable organisation, dedicated to supporting young people with learning disabilities, has just achieved the prestigious Artsmark Gold Award. The Artsmark assessor noted ‘'Lifeworks College...

Devon Air Ambulance celebrate Air Ambulance week

Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) are calling for the people of Devon to join them and the nation in celebrating Air Ambulance Week from 4 – 10 September 2023.

This annual campaign, organised by Air Ambulances UK (AAUK), aims to raise awareness of the lifesaving work of the UK’s air ambulance charities.

Air Ambulance Week serves as a reminder of the crucial role that air ambulances...

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Loading fully automatic Palomar 3880 precision component placement system in prototyping lab

South Devon College illuminates the way

South Devon College bags ½ £million unprecedented opportunity to nurture the future of photonic semiconductors.

In a milestone for UK science and technology, South Devon College, has landed a ground-breaking partnership with Bay Photonics, a photonics packaging specialist and Davies & Bell, a microelectronics bonding specialist. bringing a beacon of innovation to Britain's south west...

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Residents celebrate Exmouth's new play park opening with community day

More than 100 residents enjoyed a free family fun day, organised by East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) Communities team, marking the official opening of the Crescent play area in Littleham.

Councillor Geoff Jung (EDDC’s Portfolio Holder for Coast, Country and Environment), cut the red ribbon to officially open the play area, which is part of a £283,000 investment project across the...

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Inside the open plan dining area of the Cartwright showhome which was unveiled at Bellway’s Fox Mill Gardens development on Saturday 19 August.

Two new showhomes now open at Bellway development in Willand

Bellway has unveiled two new showhomes at its Fox Mill Gardens development in Willand.

The developer opened the doors to the two new properties – a three-bedroom Mason and a four-bedroom Cartwright – on Saturday 19 August.

To celebrate the launch at the development, off Meadow Park, the housebuilder hired local company Bonne Bouche to provide free homemade waffles and ice cream...

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Tips for exploring the stunning Italian Lakes

Italy is a country of great variety. Its historic cities and culture and glamorous coastlines attracted 74.7 million international visitors in 2022 . But its lake-dotted landscapes are deservedly popular too, drawing crowds with a mix of natural beauty, outdoor activities and pretty towns.

You can reach the lakes via some of Italy’s finest cities, allowing you to enjoy the best of...

Don’t delay – early intervention can save your sight

PLYMOUTH’S Matthew Rattenbury is urging people to ensure they have regular eye tests to spot serious conditions that can lead to vision loss and even blindness.

At only 35, Matthew has narrow-angle glaucoma. If left untreated it can lead to full glaucoma, which can cause irreversible damage to someone’s vision.

He is currently on the NHS waiting list to have a type of laser...

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Devon writer's first thriller already receiving rave reviews

Local writer Gary Freemantle has just published his first thriller and already it is getting rave reviews on Amazon. He hopes though it won’t put readers off swimming in the sea!

A ruthless entrepreneur tries single-handedly to tackle climate change and inadvertently brings a monster up from the ocean depths. Ogrefish is a roller-coaster of a novel, full of action and based on...

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