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Plymouth cancer sufferer in boxing bout

A young man who was diagnosed with cancer at just 21 years old took part in a charity boxing match for his friend who also had the condition - but he did not live to see him compete.

Jamie English, now 24, was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma three weeks after his mentor of almost a decade, Dave Ireland, had been given just six months to live.

But Jamie, a plasterer, did not...

The Thirsty Farmer, Whimple has been awarded a Taste Of The West Gold Award

The Thirsty Farmer, Whimple   has been awarded a Taste of The West Gold Award for their exceptional pub dining.

Licensees of The Thirsty Farmer Donna and Marc Slater, and their team have received a Taste Of The West Gold Award, which is a highly respected accolade in the South West with only 20 to 30 Gold Awards given to pubs each year. The pub received the Gold Award in the category...

Redrow bolsters next generation through apprenticeship scheme

A young Exeter apprentice has secured a solid career foundation thanks to a Redrow scheme offering a range of key trainee roles across the business and is urging others to do the same this National Apprenticeship Week.

The scheme offers trainees paid positions across the country, in a variety of roles ranging from bricklaying and groundwork to customer service and administration....

Redrow bolsters next generation through apprenticeship scheme

A young Exeter apprentice has secured a solid career foundation thanks to a Redrow scheme offering a range of key trainee roles across the business and is urging others to do the same this National Apprenticeship Week.

The scheme offers trainees paid positions across the country, in a variety of roles ranging from bricklaying and groundwork to customer service and administration....

Neil Graham, owner Devonia

Innovative Devonia Plans to Expand Sustainable Spring Water Business

A Devon spring water company which puts sustainability at the heart of everything it does is set to double its area of operations. Devonia, which has reused 2.2 million bottles since it began trading, saving nearly 300,000 kilograms of glass from going into a landfill, is the only spring water company in southern Britain with a business model based on the concept of reusing bottles time and...

How to increase your house value

No matter if you plan on selling your house in the future or not, there should be no question as to whether you should increase your home value or not. This should be a no-brainer for homeowners. Unfortunately, this is an underrated property plan that is usually delayed due to costs. Because of this, by the time that you need your house sold, you have no choice but to lower your price or give...

From burgers to blowdries via an apprenticeship

A Devon college is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week with an increase in the number of people signing up to do apprenticeships. In the last two years South Devon College has seen a 65% growth across all sectors and ages. There has been notable increases in adults over 19 on the Initial Teacher Education, Hair and Beauty and Electrical Installation apprenticeships. “We are delighted...

Lions Barber Academy at South Devon College

Devon college trains students in suicide prevention

Mental health is so important to us here at South Devon College, particularly in the wake of Covid 19. We are seeing every day the impact of the last two years on our young people particularly, but this is a wider problem within our community.

We're excited to be able to deliver The Lions Academy training to our barbering, hair and beauty staff and students. This will equip them for...

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Rowcroft Hospice opens new philanthropy role to help thousands of people

A unique opportunity to make an incredible difference in people’s lives has been unveiled by South Devon-based Rowcroft Hospice, as it begins the search for the person to lead the new Ella Rowcroft Endowment Fund .

As part of its strategy to develop more long term income to fund its ambitions, the hospice has recently launched the Ella Rowcroft Endowment Trust with the goal of raising...

Accessing healthcare support services: what you need to know

In the UK, we are lucky to benefit from NHS services for a myriad of both severe and minor ailments and illnesses. There are numerous different health departments within NHS hospitals and specialised support services around the country. While these are available to everyone who needs them, accessing them could be a bit tougher than you’d expect.

Similarly, if you’re searching for...

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