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The Host's Cheat Sheet: Must-Have Garden Dining Accessories

Outdoor entertaining should spark joy, not stress. The difference between chaotic hosting and effortless elegance often comes down to having the right tools at your fingertips. These carefully curated essentials transform garden meals from functional to fabulous, allowing hosts to actually enjoy their own gatherings rather than constantly playing catch-up.

The Foundation: Quality...

Bays Brewery Sets Sail with New Charity Beer Supporting Torbay Lifeboats

Bays Brewery in Paignton is making waves once again with the launch of its latest charity brew ‘Ahoy’, a refreshing golden ale raising a glass—and vital funds—for the heroic crew of Torbay RNLI.

Officially setting sail on 14 July 2025, ‘Ahoy’ is the third release in the family-run brewery’s 2025 Charity Brews campaign and will be available in bottles, beer boxes and on cask....

A Stress-Free Journey: How to Arrange Transfers from Geneva to Chamonix

If you’ve ever sat down with a group of friends and tried to plan a ski trip to the Alps, you’ll know it always starts with excitement—and then, almost immediately, someone asks: “But how do we actually get there from the airport?” That’s exactly the question we faced last January when we decided to spend a week in Chamonix. With all the flights heading to Geneva, the next hurdle was figuring...

New West Country gay play, Open Door comes to Exeter

On a dark February night in 1954, a young man catches the Exeter to Bristol express. He never completes his journey. What happens to him on the train changes the life of every queer person in the land...

Who knew? The fight for gay rights began in Exeter! Discover the true story of a forgotten gay activist and share your LGBTQ+ stories too, in our LGBT Q&A.

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6 Red Flags to Spot When Reviewing Investment Platforms

Finding the right investment platform can make a huge difference in how confident and in control you feel. But with so many options out there, it’s easy to get caught out by poor service, or worse, something that’s outright unsafe.

Whether you’re new to investing or just looking for a better place to manage your money, it’s worth taking the time to spot the warning signs. Keep...

Ted Wragg Primary Schools Unite for Day of Football Fun

Primary schools from across Devon came together this month for the Ted Wragg Trust football tournament, a full day of fast-paced football, fantastic teamwork, and fierce but friendly competition.

Hosted under blazing sunshine, the tournament saw pupils from across the trust's primary schools display incredible sportsmanship, resilience, and determination, with every match full of...

Cranbrook Education Campus Celebrates National Recognition for Inclusion

Cranbrook Education Campus (CEC) is proud to announce it has been awarded the prestigious Rainbow Flag Award, a national accolade that recognises schools’ committed to creating safe, inclusive, and supportive environments for all pupils, especially those who identify as LGBTQ+.

The award highlights the school’s dedication to embedding inclusion, equality, and diversity into every...

Comparing Personal Training Qualifications: Level 2, Level 3 & Level 4

Becoming a qualified personal trainer in the UK typically involves progressing through several regulated levels: Level 2, Level 3, and occasionally Level 4. Each builds upon the last, equipping fitness professionals with increasingly advanced knowledge and skills. But which qualifications are essential, and which are optional extras?

Level 2 – Gym or Fitness Instructor

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Devon health and wellbeing charity seeks new Trustees for its next exciting chapter

Westbank Community Health and Care, a successful health and wellbeing charity that’s continuing to grow and extend its services across the whole of Devon, is on the lookout for new Trustees who can offer their experience and a fresh perspective to support the governance and growth of an award-winning organisation.

The charity provides a multitude of community-based health and...

Plymouth swimmer completes English Channel crossing for charity

Sergeant Lindsey Walke from Plymouth completed the “bucket-list” swim in memory of her beloved nan.

Lindsey, aged 49, took on the huge challenge to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society. Her reasons for supporting the charity come from a place close to her heart, in memory of her beloved late nan, Margaret Perriment.Margaret was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and sadly passed away in 2017...

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