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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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Activated charcoal teeth whitening: Why it works and how to do it

Having white teeth is everyone’s concern, but not all are blessed to have pearly white teeth. Good thing there are many ways to whiten teeth. One product that is getting popular today because of its effective whitening is activated charcoal.

What is activated charcoal?

The raw material of activated charcoal is super-heated coal and other all-natural products. After heating...

Review your Devon landlord with Treehaus

The UK has been battling a national housing crisis for some time now, and the pandemic conditions have only put the sector under further pressure.

Historically low inventories have driven prices up, and significant changes in moving trends have left many areas struggling. For Devon, the most recent challenge is the dramatic drop in available rental properties. With domestic...

Woman holding a recycled charity candle for Missing People

Home Sweet Home for Missing People

Devon eco-business The Recycled Candle Company has teamed up with national charity Missing People to help raise awareness of the thousands of people who go missing each year.

The new Home Sweet Home pillar candle is being released just in time for Mother’s Day, always a poignant day for families with a missing loved one.

Jo Youle from Missing People explained: “Someone is...

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How to save money on your commute

The dreaded commute. Something that many people have been able to forget all about during the pandemic. New plans have now been set out for ‘Living with COVID’ . This means the return to office work is on the horizon for many employees across the United Kingdom.

According to the latest data available, the average commute time for UK workers is 28 minutes and adapting to this new...

Call goes out to Devon swimmers to make a splash in diabetes charity challenge

A sponsored swimming challenge which raises vital funds for Diabetes UK returns this spring – and a call has gone out for people from the south-west to sign up.

Swim22 runs between 22 March and 22 June and involves swimming a total of 22 miles – the same distance as the English Channel. Participants can take on the challenge at their own pace, anywhere they like, accumulating the...

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Online Casino Games Remaining Popular

Data from the UK Gambling Commission has shown an increase in how long players spend at online casinos. The figures covered the period between March 2020 and December 2021, a time when there were still Covid-19 restrictions affecting the gambling industry. This saw more players gambling online.

The Gambling Commission have been publishing such data throughout the pandemic. They...

3 Amazing Road Trips in Spain

A road trip through Spain is the most excellent way to experience the country's diverse natural and cultural landscapes and delectable cuisine. From medieval castles and ancient cities to seaside towns and mountains that tower over miles of coastlines — you'll be amazed as you travel.

While bus and train routes are well-connected, a road trip in Spain lets you explore at your own...

6 Things to Consider when Making Over Your Living Room

The living room is one of the most important rooms of the home; it is where you spend your time relaxing and entertaining guests. The look of your living room matters often. It provides one of the first impressions of your home. When it comes to decorating your living room, there are a lot of things that you need to think about, from your decorating style to your budget. Read on to find out...

Major store refit brings enhanced care and jobs

Specsavers is investing £400,000 in its Plymstock store to bring new jobs and increased customer care.

The ambitious undertaking begins on 28 February, with three new rooms being created and more state-of-the-art equipment installed.

In addition to a dedicated Hearcare room, a second hospital-quality optical coherence tomography (OCT) scanning instrument will be installed...

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People urged to stay away if they have Covid as Devon’s hospitals remain under severe pressure

“Please don’t visit friends and family in our hospitals if you have Covid or other illnesses” – that’s the message from Devon’s NHS, as the number of people in hospital with Covid-19 remains high.

Many of the restrictions brought in to reduce the spread of Covid-19 in the community have come to an end, but people are still required to wear a mask in health settings and are being...

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