Lifestyle

5 easy hacks to keep your garden healthy during a hosepipe ban

People living in Devon and Cornwall are facing the first hosepipe ban in 26 years after months of scorching temperatures, with South West Water the latest water supplier to announce a hosepipe ban, starting next week.

The ban could prove tricky for some gardeners since gardens will likely need some TLC after the extreme heat. But turning to your hose could leave you facing a hefty £1,...

Accessories you need for an indoor fireplace

A working fireplace is something of a work of art in itself, and the majority of people in 2022 who are having a home makeover are looking to have these historic and striking items fitted or restored in their homes.

However, having a working fireplace in your home does require a bit of knowledge on how to maintain it and will also require you to purchase a few accessories. This will...

Housebuilder to deliver 2,000 homes in the South West over the next five years

Allison Homes South West, which operates from a regional head office on the outskirts of Tiverton, Devon, is aiming to deliver around 500 properties per year, and has plans to build at nearly 15 new sites across the region in the next two years.

So far, just under 300 homes have already been delivered by the developer across seven developments in Devon and Somerset.

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Devon businesses invited to Spotlight on Devon Hospitality and Leisure events

The Heart of the South West Growth Hub is partnering with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) to host two free events to support hospitality, retail and leisure businesses in Devon.

Recent feedback from FSB has indicated that hospitality, retail and leisure businesses are facing challenges around the recruitment and retention of staff, accessing finance, and procurement.

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Simple Ways to Make Your Home Feel Fresh and New

If you have lived in the same home for many years, you might start to feel as if it could use a touch of freshness. This could be in the form of a thorough cleaning, a redecoration project, or even some architectural changes. There are plenty of different ways that you could tackle the problem of your home feeling too familiar and a bit dull, but some of these ways can be extremely costly and...

Devon animal charities receive boost from Barratt Homes

Local housebuilder, Barratt Homes Exeter, has donated £1,000 each to two Devon-based animals’ charities, North Devon Animal Ambulance and Animal in Distress, as part of its Community Fund initiative.

Rowana Rowan, Communications Co-ordinator and Fundraiser for Animals in Distress, said: “The Animals in Distress Rescue Centre in Ipplepen is absolutely delighted to have received this...

Betting Odds – Types and Strategy Tips

There are many different kinds of sports in which wagering is included, and participants may do rather well for themselves by wagering on these activities. Everyone who participates in gambling, no matter how experienced or inexperienced they are, does so with the intention of turning a profit. Everyone, from seasoned veterans to complete novices, needs a foolproof plan when it comes to...

Specsavers launches groundbreaking recycling initiative in Plymouth

Specsavers stores in Plymouth are offering customers the chance to be part of an environmental initiative by recycling their glasses and contact lenses for free.

The scheme comes after stores teamed up with recycling experts MYgroup to install recycling collection boxes.

Customers at Specsavers Plymouth stores will be able to drop off metal and plastic glasses and sunglasses...

Minor Injuries Units – where they are and when to use them

With around 5 million people visiting Devon each summer, the NHS has worked to ensure there are additional services in some tourist hotspots to reduce pressure on our busy emergency departments.

Minor Injuries Units (MIU) and Urgent Treatment Centres (UTC) are located right across the county and are there for people needing urgent medical attention, but not in a life-threatening...

The Warrior Women Walk invites you to conquer and connect and help support women affected by domestic abuse and violence

Local women’s charity Trevi is calling all COURAGEOUS, STRONG women who are ready to SMASH IT and complete their 10K Warrior Women Walk this October.

This year, Trevi launches its very first Warrior Women Walk. Join them on Sunday, 16 October, as they urge local women to come together and step out in support of those affected by domestic violence and abuse and show us that they can...

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