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Devon care provider gains top nursing endorsement for diploma

A Devon care provider has gained an endorsement from the world’s largest nursing union and professional body for their advanced diploma.

Southern Healthcare’s Advanced Diploma (CPD) in Adult Social Care Nursing has secured accreditation from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), which...

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Torbay Street Pastors thank police for vital funding to help support safe nights out

Torquay Neighbourhood Police Team has secured £3,000 from the Home Office hotspot policing fund to support the important work of Torbay Street Pastors as they continue to help people who are on a night out.

The money, from a government problem solving fund, will be used by the small charity to buy essential supplies to keep their van stocked with important items such as water, hot...

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Common mistakes first-time luxury watch buyers make

A first luxury watch is rarely just a purchase; it's a small piece of engineering and craftsmanship you'll likely wear for years, hand down, or sell on. With more choice and more price points than ever, it pays to slow down before parting with your money, since the most common mistakes are easy to avoid once you know what to look for.

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Westbank at 40 supports 40,000 people and celebrates with a new fundraising campaign

Westbank Community Health and Care is marking its 40th anniversary with a milestone achievement - supporting 40,000 Devonians on their journey to improved health, wellbeing and community connection.

During a celebratory year for the award-winning charity, Westbank is providing a lifeline to more people than ever before through a diverse range of community-based services. These include...

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Brass Bands Unite for Free Music Festival and Global Live Stream

Bandamonium Devon 2026: 30 Brass Bands Unite for Massive Free Music Festival and Global Live Stream, 24th-26th July 2026.

Sponsored by Geneva Instruments Devon’s premier brass music celebration, Bandamonium, returns this year with its biggest lineup to date, featuring 30 spectacular brass bands in a day of non-stop musical performances. In a passionate commitment to keeping live music...

Exeter-based IMP Software supports smarter finance in multi-academy trusts with MAT-first solutions.

New IMP Software and ISBL collaboration brings ASOT benchmarking directly into finance workflows

The first phase of a new partnership between IMP Software and ISBL , the central hub within the Centre for Education Operational Excellence , is set to give finance teams a single place to see how each school in their trust is performing against the industry-standard metrics used in ISBL’s Advanced Strategic Optimisation Tool (ASOT) .

ASOT is an independent benchmarking framework...

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Where to Get High-Precision Treatments for Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer rarely gives patients time to adjust. The disease stays silent for too long, and by the time symptoms appear, the window for simple decisions has usually closed. More than 80% of cases are diagnosed at an advanced stage, which means every step has to be deliberate and nothing can rely on guesswork. In those moments, what matters most is clarity, not big promises or famous...

How Online Finance Training Courses Can Accelerate Career Growth

The finance industry has changed dramatically over the past few years. Employers are no longer looking only for degrees or years of experience. They want professionals who can adapt quickly, understand modern financial tools, and bring practical skills into the workplace from day one.

This is one reason why many professionals are turning to Online Finance Training Courses to...

Exmouth Launches the World's First Woolly Hanging Basket Trail

Exmouth celebrated the official launch of the 2026 Mail Trail on Wednesday 24 June 2026, unveiling what organisers are proudly calling the world's first hanging basket trail made entirely from knitting and crochet.

The Mail Trail this year features 33 knitted and crocheted hanging baskets displayed throughout the town, alongside 29 handcrafted woolly postbox toppers and a spectacular...

5 Wellness Companies Focused on Men’s Prostate Care

Most men don't think about prostate health until something goes wrong. Wellness companies focused on this space are doing important work, but separating evidence-based prostate care from unproven marketing claims is genuinely hard. The line between a supplement that's clinically formulated and one that's just well-packaged gets blurry fast. After reviewing dozens of companies across the...

Devon chef who cooked for the Royal Family shares 'restaurant quality' BBQ tips

A Devon chef who has cooked for the Royal Family has unveiled ways that families can elevate their own barbecues to restaurant quality.

Mark Budd, Executive Head Chef at Bovey Castle, has shared some of his insider tips on how ‘wannabe chefs’ can impress their guests with fresh flavours this summer – from roasting vegetables through to food pairings featuring smoke and acidic...

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