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Funding boost to local Okehampton school

An Okehampton school, St James CofE Primary and Nursery, has received a £1,500 boost from a local housebuilder towards new play facilities.

St James opened in September 2018 with the nursery opening the following year. The school is part of the Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust which was established in 2018 with the vision to create ‘Exceptional Education at the Heart of the Community’....

The Gambling Revolution: UK's New White Paper and BGC's role"

The British Gambling Commission (BGC) has recently declared its full readiness to work with the UK government on a future White Paper on gambling . This announcement is a crucial step towards regulating and safeguarding an ever-evolving industry. The BGC's proposed collaboration plan aims to promote responsible gaming and consumer protection through a series of innovative measures, including...

Darts Farm’s Farm Table restaurant wins best newcomer at Food Magazine Reader Awards

Darts Farm is thrilled to announce that its new restaurant, The Farm Table has just been voted ‘Best Newcomer’ by the readers of Food Magazine.

Michael Dart, who runs Darts Farm alongside his two brothers, James and Paul, comments: “We are absolutely thrilled to win this award, which recognises the huge effort that has gone into creating The Farm Table. It was during lockdown that we...

What to Get Your Husband on His First Father's Day

Becoming a father is a significant milestone in a man's life, and his first Father's Day deserves to be celebrated with thoughtful gifts that honour his new role. It's an opportunity to show appreciation for the love, care, and dedication he has already poured into being a dad. If you're looking for the perfect first Fathers Day gift for your husband, consider these ideas that will make him...

4 Reasons to Get a Measured Building Survey

Measured building surveys are conducted to collect and record the various structural and architectural measurements of a building. Depending on the project’s needs, the report may include measurements taken from both internal and external structures of the concerned building. This information is then utilised for several reasons that range from home/office renovation planning to...

East Devon MP joins Deaf Academy student council for accessibility roundtable

Simon Jupp MP met with the Deaf Academy student council on the 12th of May to discuss accessibility for young people in the Deaf community.

The Deaf Academy is a leading educational facility based in Exmouth which provides specialist teaching and care to 9- to 25-year-olds who are Deaf with accompanying additional needs.

Following a personal invitation from the student...

How To Craft An Attention-Grabbing University Lecture To Keep Your Students Hooked

Whether you are a newly minted university lecturer, or an old hand eager to find ways to improve your delivery, the great news is there are simple but effective techniques you can use to help. Read on, and discover how to create informative and compelling university lectures that will hopefully keep your students gripped – and wide awake! – from start to finish.

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How Doctors in Training can Gain Relevant Work Experience

The work of a medical doctor isn't a walk in the park. This job requires a high sense of responsibility, hard work, and dedication. So, to meet the high standards expected of a medical practitioner, medical students must take training seriously. Training can help in many ways, and one of its most crucial aspects is the accumulation of relevant work experience required to become a medical...

Everyday noise exposure is a major public health issue

EXPERTS are warning people across Plymouth that they risk permanent hearing damage if they don’t protect themselves against excessive noise exposure.

This is the main cause of preventable hearing impairment, with more than a third of all cases of hearing loss in industrialised nations. [i] It’s estimated that more than 11 million people are affected by some level of hearing loss in the...

Flapjackery’s new Plymouth Barbican Trail with free treats for children

A free trail for children encompassing Plymouth’s historic Barbican and with a delicious free treat at the end looks set to keep families busy during the holiday season.

Flapjackery, the iconic flapjack brand which has a shop on the Barbican, has created a quiz to encourage parents to bring their children along to discover this ancient part of Plymouth where maritime history collides...

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