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The earlier you know, the more you can do – but what you do with that knowledge matters

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and this year’s theme is “ The Earlier You Know, the More You Can Do: A Dementia Diagnosis Matters.”

It does matter. I have seen first hand how a diagnosis can bring understanding to something that may have felt confusing,...

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Why Does My Dog Keep Getting Ear Problems? Here Are the Common Causes

If your dog suddenly starts shaking their head or scratching at one ear, it’s easy to assume something has simply irritated them. But dog ear problems often have multiple causes.

Redness, discharge, wax, and unpleasant smells tell you something is wrong, but they don’t always explain why it happened. Allergies, parasites, foreign bodies, moisture and a dog’s anatomy can all...

The Best Casino in Devon Comes Down to Two

Devon's casino scene has quietly narrowed. With Genting's Torquay casino now closed, the county's two remaining full service casinos are both in Plymouth, a few minutes apart near the Theatre Royal: Grosvenor Casino at Derry's Cross and Genting Casino on Union Street. So the best casino in Devon really is a two-horse race, and it comes down to which room suits the night you have in mind....

How to Host a Dinner Party People Remember

An epic dinner party is decided before anyone rings the doorbell. Invite six people, cook one dish that needs the oven at the last minute, finish most of the food the day before, buy half a bottle of wine per guest, and decide who sits where. If you plan to introduce an after-dinner game, choose something simple in advance; gamerules is a useful place to check the instructions and make sure...

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Trevi’s Warrior Women Walk returns with brand-new Plymouth route

Trevi’s much-loved Warrior Women Walk is moving to Plymouth for the first time, marking a new chapter for the annual fundraising event.

After many successful years at Burrator, Yelverton, the 2026 walk will start and finish at Mount Batten Pier on Sunday 4 October. The new route will take in Plymouth’s coastline, lakes and green spaces, bringing the event into the city and opening it...

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Driving, Cinema, and Sports: When You Actually Need Optical Support

There is a particular kind of denial that surrounds vision problems in adults. Unlike other health changes that announce themselves with clear symptoms, deteriorating distance vision tends to creep in gradually enough that most people adapt without fully acknowledging what is happening. You sit slightly closer to the television than you used to. You lean forward at traffic lights to read...

Iconic Burgh Island Hotel to host annual Tom Crocker Day event

On Friday 14 August 2026, the Burgh Island Hotel will be hosting its annual Tom Crocker Day community event.

The event will pay tribute to legendary pirate, Tom Crocker, who is famously said to haunt the island’s caves and historic pub, The Pilchard Inn. Both hotel guests and day visitors are welcome to join the festivities, with plenty of food, music, and fun for all ages.

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University Centre South Devon urges local students to look closer to home on A level results day

Young people in South Devon are being urged not to see university and technical education as an either/or choice as record numbers secure higher education places this Results Day.

A record 262,820 UK 18-year-olds have been accepted into university or college, up 3% on last year, while UCAS is expecting record numbers to both secure places through Clearing and apply directly through...

Will Britain’s Gaming Culture Change Under The New Laws?

Britain’s gambling landscape is currently undergoing one of its biggest shake-ups in decades, as reforms tied to the Gambling Act review begin to take hold. From tighter spending checks to a shifting tax regime, these are changes that touch almost every corner of the industry, and for the millions of Britons who enjoy a flutter, the way gaming feels day to day is set to change noticeably. But...

Plymouth High School celebrates A Level success and exciting next steps

Plymouth High School, part of Thinking Schools Academy Trust, is celebrating the achievements of its Year 13 students as A Level results are announced.

These results reflect the hard work, resilience and aspiration students have demonstrated throughout their time in the Sixth Form, while opening the door to an exciting range of next steps. These include places at top universities,...

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Marine Academy Plymouth Celebrate Best Results in Sixth Form’s History

There was plenty to celebrate at Marine Academy Plymouth today, Thursday 13th August, as students collected an exceptional set of A-level results – the best in the sixth form’s history.

The outstanding results cement Marine Academy Plymouth’s sixth form as one of the city’s best-performing sixth forms, with students achieving results significantly above national averages across key...

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Lifestyle

The earlier you know, the more you can do – but what you do with that knowledge matters

Why Does My Dog Keep Getting Ear Problems? Here Are the Common Causes

The Best Casino in Devon Comes Down to Two

How to Host a Dinner Party People Remember

Trevi’s Warrior Women Walk returns with brand-new Plymouth route

Driving, Cinema, and Sports: When You Actually Need Optical Support

Iconic Burgh Island Hotel to host annual Tom Crocker Day event

University Centre South Devon urges local students to look closer to home on A level results day

Will Britain’s Gaming Culture Change Under The New Laws?

Plymouth High School celebrates A Level success and exciting next steps

Marine Academy Plymouth Celebrate Best Results in Sixth Form’s History

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