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Ultimate New Year present for former military veteran

A former military veteran says he has been given the perfect New Year’s gift after being handed the keys to the house he helped to build.

Adrian Colwill, 47, a former Royal Artillery soldier from the age of 16, experienced some mental health challenges when he left the forces.

Despite carrying out a number of roles on civvy street, including managing a hotel, Adrian was left...

How to Keep Your Home Clean During the Busy Christmas Period

Whether you are cooking Christmas dinner or wrapping gifts, the holiday season does not leave much time for chores. But a clean home is very important during the winter months.

There are lots of seasonal threats to your property’s cleanliness, including mould and pests. Fail to prevent and treat them, and you could be putting your visitors’ health at risk.

ICE Cleaning is a...

Illustration students support nature recovery at National Trust Saltram

Arts University Plymouth students work with Green Minds to share the benefits of helping nature

BA (Hons) Illustration students from Arts University Plymouth have collaborated with one of the South West’s most loved National Trust properties, Saltram House. The students have created a range of displays to educate visitors about the benefits of helping nature as part of the Green Minds project...

There’s always time for a cuppa with Exeter, Mid & East Devon Samaritans 

The local branch of Samaritans is encouraging people across Exeter and East Devon to reach out to someone they care about for a cuppa and a catch up for Brew Monday - that’s January 16, the third Monday of January.

Volunteers from the branch will be out in force, with tea bags and cups, at six stations in the area: Exeter St David’s, Exeter Central, Exmouth, Dawlish, Tiverton Parkway...

Houseplant parents: Move pots towards bright windows in winter

Looking after your houseplant during the height of winter isn't the easiest - freezing temperatures are the norm and sunlight has become a luxury. Houseplant parents are being advised to move their plants towards brighter windows, and away from areas including above a radiator, or near a fire.

With sales of houseplants in the UK growing 50% last year* compared to pre-pandemic in 2019...

First fishing apprenticeship launched

A Devon college is hoping to reel in commercial fishers of the future with its new apprenticeship scheme.

South Devon College , based in Paignton on the English Riviera, has recently launched its ground-breaking Fisher Apprenticeship:

Working alongside regional employers the apprenticeship will train the next generation to sustainably harvest fish and shellfish as well as...

Everyone welcome at the Race for Life in Devon

PEOPLE are being invited to kick start the New Year by signing up to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Devon.   

The charity’s much-loved events are returning to the town and anyone who joins this January can claim 50 per cent off the entry fee as part of the half-price sale by using the code RFL23NY.* This is the 30th year of Race for Life and participants will receive a special...

How to Pick the Right Indoor Plant

If you are looking to buy a new plant for your home, you may wonder which plants you should buy and which ones you shouldn't.

But, there are several factors you should keep in mind in order to make sure you buy the best plant for your room.

Keeping an indoor plant is a great way to add some color to your walls. Fortunately, there are plenty of plants available indoors to...

New Royal Eye Infirmary for Plymouth is taking shape

People with eye conditions will be able to access a brand-new state-of-the-art facility this year as the building for a new Royal Eye Infirmary (REI) is well underway.

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust’s new REI on William Prance Road will include theatres, an increased number of treatment rooms and an expanded area for children.

Dave Adams, Head of the Optometry...

Did you know? – Roulette edition

There’s a game that’s spun through many centuries and evolved as the world has changed. It’s become accessible to the masses who log on each day to spin the icon wheel, or prefer to see the wheel spin in front of their eyes within a brick-and-mortar casino establishment:

We are of course talking about the game deemed as a casino classic – Roulette.

Due to its popularity,...

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