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Plymouth charity receives fundraising boost from city law firm Womble Bond Dickinson

Lawyers from international law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) have presented a cheque for more than £13,000 to the firm's Plymouth office charity partner, Promoting Children in Plymouth (PCiP), following a two-year fundraising drive.

PCiP is a project of The Plymouth Drake Foundation, which aims to eradicate the social injustice, ill-health and misery caused by child poverty in the...

What you need to know about holidaying in an AONB

If you’re looking for some of the most beautiful scenery to enjoy on your holiday then you can’t go wrong with picking a destination that’s an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). These protected landscapes are home to breathtaking views, whether it’s rolling downs, ancient woodlands, or pristine beaches.

But, due to their special status, there are some extra considerations to...

Spend time with the family at the Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary this Easter

The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth makes the perfect free family day out this Easter while the new spring trail gives visitors the chance to win an Easter Egg too.

Set along the historic Jurassic Coast, the sanctuary is nestled in the heart of the countryside in the East Devon National Landscape.

The sanctuary is free to visit and there are daily talks, scenic walks, engaging...

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Find your element with new Spa Menu at Wishes

A stunning new approach to wellbeing has recently been introduced at Wishes near Crediton.

The innovative ‘spa menu’ offers a personalised choice of treatments and therapies based around the five Chinese elements; wood, water, earth, metal and fire.

Guests are firstly invited to complete a questionnaire to pinpoint which element they have a natural affinity with. Relevant...

Your Gateway to Spain: Understanding the Different Visa Application Process

Visa is an authorization that permits a foreigner to enter any country. A person will be allowed to enter a country if he has the country’s visa attached to his passport. People wish to reside in other countries because of the lifestyle and growth opportunities they offer.

One such desirable country is Spain, where many foreign nationals want to live and work. The country has...

New mum’s brain tumour shock after breastfeeding misdiagnosis

A Plymouth woman who was diagnosed with a brain tumour after being told her symptoms were due to breastfeeding is sharing her story during Brain Tumour Awareness Month .

Fiona Donald, 41, from Plympton was diagnosed with a meningioma in November 2018, 14 months after giving birth to her son, Ralph. Doctors told the then 35-year-old the pain in her neck was due to her breastfeeding...

Marine Academy Primary celebrates national award for pupil performance

Pupils at Marine Academy Primary, in St Budeaux in Plymouth, are celebrating after being recognised by SSAT (The Schools, Students and Teachers Network) in this year’s Educational Outcomes Awards. The award recognises that Marine Academy Primary, with its motto “where stars shine brighter”, is among the highest performing primary schools in the country, based on 2023 performance data and...

Award-winning chef Jamie Rogers named executive head chef at the Millbrook Inn

The Millbrook Inn at South Pool has announced the appointment of Jamie Rogers as its new executive chef. Jamie, who is the acclaimed owner of the award-winning Twenty Seven restaurant in Kingsbridge, brings with him a wealth of experience and numerous accolades.

Recognised and applauded for his outstanding food, Jamie, who grew up in Wales, began his cheffing career in Devon,...

Extreme Sports Café Receives Boost from Ignition

South West asset finance provider, Ignition, has assisted a new café in Chivenor, Barnstaple, North Devon with the purchase of a commercial coffee machine and grinder.

Point Break has been designed as a hub for thrill-seekers, with an exciting, extreme sports theme. Its three owners, Rob J, Rob and Jodie, are parachuting, skiing, snowboarding, mountaineering, surfing and sky-diving...

Advanced Studio Recording Techniques: Tips and Tricks for Professional Sound

Advanced Studio Recording Techniques is a topic that has garnered a lot of attention from music enthusiasts and professionals alike. It involves the use of advanced audio equipment and techniques in a Music Recording Studio to create high-quality recordings. This is a field that requires experience and expertise to master, and it is constantly evolving as new technologies are developed....

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