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New procedure helps Honiton woman overcome persistent dry eye symptoms

A HONITON woman who suffered with gritty, itchy and watery eyes for two years has found relief thanks to a new procedure.

Eleanor Clapp began experiencing a sticky wateriness in her eyes in 2024. The condition worsened, giving her a feeling of permanently having grit in her eyes....

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How to Turn Your Garden Into a Relaxing Year-Round Sanctuary

A garden can be so much more than somewhere to plonk a deckchair on a sunny afternoon. With a bit of thought given to planting, seating and a handful of practical choices, it can become a proper calming retreat that feels inviting whatever the season.

The trick is to design a garden that works with the seasons rather than banking everything on a few weeks of summer colour. Taking...

Why Betting and Gaming Duty Rises May Subtly Impact UK Players

Over the last couple of years, there have been several big changes to how the UK government is taxing remote betting and gaming operators, i.e., online bookmakers and casinos. For many, the changes were welcome, seen as long overdue. As ever in politics, there was a lot of wrangling to get things over the line, including a lot of pushback from the UK horse racing industry.

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Food Drink Devon Unveils Shortlist for 2026 Awards

The countdown to the 2026 Food Drink Devon Awards has begun, and an outstanding list of finalists has been announced, showcasing the very best products, dining, retail and learning experiences the county has to offer.

Since entries closed at the end of March, a panel of respected judges and industry experts has carefully evaluated an impressive number of submissions. They have...

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New schools project aims to tackle coercive control before it starts

A pioneering project designed to educate secondary school students about coercive control and healthy relationships has secured funding from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, enabling it to be rolled out in schools in early 2027.

The Green Flag Project is being developed by The Family Law Company in response to growing concerns...

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From holiday destination to permanent home: Making the move to Spain

Most people who end up living in Spain can point to a single moment when the idea first took hold. Maybe it was a terrace at dusk, the light doing something unfair to the sea, and a thought that felt almost too simple. Could I actually live here? For plenty of holidaymakers, that thought doesn't fade once the suitcase is unpacked back home. It lingers, gets mentioned again over dinner a few...

Planning a Home Extension: What to Consider Before You Build

A home extension can provide the extra space a household needs without the expense and disruption of moving. It might create a larger kitchen, an additional bedroom, a home office, or a more comfortable family living area.

However, extending a property involves more than simply adding another room.

The new structure needs to connect properly with the existing home, comply...

Using Chime for Bitcoin Purchases: Cards, ACH Transfers, Fees, and Declines

Chime gives customers access to spending and transfer services through its app. It does not operate as a cryptocurrency exchange. Anyone researching how to buy BTC on Chime must therefore use a separate crypto platform that accepts a Chime payment route. Chime supplies the dollars, while the chosen platform processes the Bitcoin order and holds or delivers the purchased asset.

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Can First Time Buyers Get a Buy to Let Mortgage in Devon?

Buying a rental property before buying a home to live in sounds like a shortcut. Skip the emotional search for the perfect kitchen, let the rent cover the mortgage, and build equity while still renting yourself.

It is a genuine strategy, and lenders will consider it. But being a first time buyer changes the numbers in ways that catch a lot of people out, particularly in a market like...

One Devon launches county-wide conversation on neighbourhood health

People across Devon are invited to find out more and help shape the delivery of neighbourhood health across the county.

The national vision for neighbourhood health, set out in the 10 Year Health Plan for England and national Neighbourhood health framework , is to bring together GPs, community services, mental health, social care, voluntary organisations and local partners to provide...

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Langage Farm's Premium Ice Cream Makes Exciting Kansai Debut in Japan

Langage Farm, the award-winning, family-run dairy producer nestled in the heart of the Devonshire countryside, is thrilled to announce an exciting milestone in its international journey. Partnering with Merry Days Co., Ltd., Langage Farm's premium soft serve ice cream made its highly anticipated Kansai debut this month, at the picturesque English Garden Rosa & Berry Tawada in Shiga...

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