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From teddy bears to singing penguins: Jack’s Patch raises thousands for Rowcroft Hospice

Otter Garden Centres Jack’s Patch branch has announced the amount raised for Rowcroft Hospice during 2025.

While the fundraising was initially totalled at £4,531 for the cheque presentation, there was more to add from the collection tins, so the final figure was closer to £4,700....

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UK's first pink kebabs have landed in Plymouth

German Doner Kebab (GDK) has launched a bold new product that is taking the kebab to the next level.

Coco & Kiki, are the UK’s first pink kebabs and the latest products to launch from GDK.

GDK’s all new pink ‘Coco & Kiki’ kebabs are designed to be seriously different and seriously delicious with its balance of nutty sweetness mixed with GDK savoury flavours....

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Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital achieves ‘good’ rating from CQC with surgical expertise and patient care in surgery recognised as outstanding

Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital, part of the wider Nuffield Health Charity, has achieved a ‘Good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with the Hospital’s surgical services and patient care in surgery highlighted as ‘Outstanding’ in the inspection report.

The CQC ensures health and social care services in England provide people with safe, effective, compassionate and high...

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Vintage Weekend at RHS Rosemoor returns

RHS Garden Rosemoor's Vintage Weekend is back on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 July 2022 with the largest ever collection of vintage and classic vehicles on display over two days packed full of nostalgic family fun, supported by Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management.

See an eclectic range of classic cars, motorcycles, tractors and caravans, plus fun for the whole family with Punch and Judy,...

Rediscover The Donkey Sanctuary this summer for a free family day out

The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth has something to keep the whole family entertained this summer, including a summer trail and a new natural play area.

The new play area, located in the heart of the sanctuary, brings children of all ages, social groups and abilities together to use their imaginations, explore and have fun.

Set among a landscaped area, surrounded by native...

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Types of hair colours and tips on dying your hair

We colour our hair for a variety of reasons. Men dye their hair primarily to cover grey hairs or add depth to their natural colour. Women colour their hair to change their appearance, give themselves a fresh look for the summer or just because they are in an experimental mood and have decided to try something new.

Women have been dying their hair for hundreds of years, and the...

Classic interior style types

Judging by the translation of the word "classicus" originating from Latin, 'classic' is the standard to follow. And one cannot disagree with that. How many years have passed since the invention of the classic interior, and it remains popular? But the term 'classic' has another meaning - traditional. Due to its beauty and relevancy, the classic design, which has passed the long test of time,...

Builders merchant celebrates 10 years of being part of the Exmouth community

The team at RGB Building Supplies in Exmouth are inviting the local community to join them on Wednesday 3rd August to celebrate 10 years since the branch opened its doors.

Between 7am and 5pm, local tradespeople and the community will be able to enjoy free food, make use of special offers and have the chance to win prizes.

Visitors will also be able to see demonstrations and...

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SWR announces strike service levels

South Western Railway (SWR) is urging customers only to travel by rail if absolutely necessary for the planned RMT strike day on Wednesday 27 July.

Customers should expect severe disruption and, if they have to travel, should seek to do so by other means.

SWR has published their strike day service levels, which will provide a very limited service on the routes Network Rail...

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Introducing new teachers to the Forest School concept through free taster days

Devon organisation The Outdoors Group has launched a new initiative to introduce early career teachers (ECT) and those studying for a career in education to the Forest School concept.

A series of open days called ‘Forest School Taster days: An Introduction for Educators’ will be available to individuals and groups from universities and colleges across the South West region. This...

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New EP from North Devon fiddle player Eve Parker

Seventeen-year-old fiddle player Eve Parker has just released an EP entitled Train Tracks which consists of 4 tunes written, recorded and released as part of her first year project at Exeter college where she is taking a BTEC in music performance.

Eve, who lives in Appledore, North Devon, travels by train every day from Barnstaple to Exeter and it was these daily journeys that...

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