Lifestyle

Practical Health Tips Every Man Should Make Part of His Routine

Men’s health is often discussed in terms of major lifestyle changes, from intensive exercise programmes to restrictive diets. In reality, some of the most useful ways to protect health are considerably simpler.

Staying active, maintaining muscle, eating well and getting enough sleep...

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Kaspa’s Desserts confirmed as The Barcode's newest addition

Kaspa’s Desserts has opened its new branch at Drake Circus’ The Barcode.

Located on the lower ground of The Barcode, the popular desserts chain will offer a selection of ice creams, gelato, waffles, crepes, milkshakes, smoothies and sundaes.

To celebrate the opening, customers can enjoy a free scoop of ice cream of their favourite flavour by following this link and downloading...

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How to Build Your Own Gym at Home

Having your own gym at home would be a dream if you're a health and fitness enthusiast. You can pop in whenever you need a good workout without worrying about the commute or jostling with other people to use certain equipment. You can also cut distractions and focus on getting the work in. On top of that, you can blast your own music.

In addition, a quick search on the internet shows...

School bursary allows free place at leading South Devon independent primary school

An outstanding Independent School in South Devon is offering a bursary of up to 100% of the school fees.

St Christopher’s at Staverton will offer this opportunity to local children who embody the ethos and values of the school, but who, for financial reasons, would not normally be able to attend St Christopher’s.

The bursary is in memory of Gregory Kenyon who established St...

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UHP patient first in the country to be treated with new migraine drug

A patient who suffers from chronic migraines became the first person in the country to receive a new treatment at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) last month.

Anna Walker had been suffering with debilitating migraines that left her bed bound and having to take medical retirement. However, thanks to work by the Headache team at UHP, Anna has become the first person in the...

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New films support vaccines and health checks for people with a learning disability

People who have a learning disability and those who care for them are being reminded that it’s not too late for them to have a free flu vaccination and additional Covid-19 booster.

Preventing Covid-19 and flu is particularly important for people with learning disabilities, who are much more vulnerable to both viruses.

A series of three new films, launched by NHS Devon and...

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2023 Food Drink Devon Awards are Open for Entries

Following on from the hugely successful awards’ celebration last autumn, entries are now open for the prestigious 2023 Food Drink Devon Awards, supported by platinum sponsor Partners&. The gold standard industry accolades celebrate the very best Devon has to offer, recognising the county’s most respected, influential and passionate artisan food and drink producers and establishments....

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2023 Food Drink Devon Awards

Stunning riverside development in Tiverton unveils first show homes

Two brand new show homes at a new riverside development, St.George’s Court in Tiverton, have been unveiled by local independent housebuilder, 3 Rivers Developments Ltd.

St George’s Court is a much anticipated, award-winning development of 39 two-and three-bedroom houses, and one- and two-bedroom apartments, positioned right in the very heart of the Tiverton town and community, with a...

Devon charities scoop share of £120,000 festive financial boost

Five charities based in Devon have received a £1,000 Christmas gift thanks to the Benefact Group.

The charities were nominated to win a share of £120,000 by members of the public as part of the Benefact Group’s annual 12 days of giving Christmas campaign.

Animals in Distress (Torbay and West Country), which supports abandoned animals by finding new homes for them, and...

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Keys to a Power Boat, a Jack Russell called Jude, a set of divorce papers and a toupee make the 2022 Travelodge Lost & Found audit for Devon hotels

Where would you find keys to a Sunseeker Hawk 38 Power Boat, a Jack Russell called Jude, a set of divorce papers and a toupee? Where else but the Travelodge’s Lost & Found offices in Devon?

Today, the UK’s first budget hotel chain, Travelodge, has revealed some of the interesting items left behind in its 582 hotels including its ten hotels in Devon over the last 12 months. With...

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Devon

Bellway is offering house-hunters in Willand up to £12,000 towards their mortgage payments at Fox Mill Gardens

Homebuyers in Willand can save up to £12,000 in mortgage payments with Bellway

Bellway South West is offering house-hunters in Willand up to £12,000 towards their mortgage payments to help reduce their cost of living.

The developer is offering to pay £1,000 a month towards mortgage payments for up to 12 months for buyers of designated plots at its newly-launched Fox Mill Gardens development off Meadow Park in the village.

Bellway has launched the offer,...

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