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Eight-year-old reveals ultimate back to school shopping list for 2025

Back-to-school season is here, and Drake Circus has teamed up with its very own Chief Fun Officer, eight-year-old Ellie, to reveal what children really want in their school bags this September and help make parents’ back-to-school shopping trips that much easier.

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Popular hospital appoints dementia leads

Popular hospital Practice Plus Group Hospital Plymouth has appointed two dementia leads from among its team to further strengthen its offering to patients with dementia.

The two leads are Paul Soley, Physiotherapy Manager, and Nicola Cornish (job title). Their role will see them ensuring that patients with dementia are receiving care tailored to their needs, that dementia-friendly...

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Getting the help you need this Easter weekend

With Easter fast approaching, Devon’s NHS leaders are calling on people to take preventative measures ahead of the bank holidays and after as lockdown restrictions start to ease and ‘staycations’ start.

The long Easter weekend traditionally puts extra pressure on health services when most GP practices are closed and more people are outdoors enjoying everything Devon has to offer....

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Tourists asked to stay away until April 12 by East Devon

East Devon District Council (EDDC) is busily preparing for the next stages in the Governments’ pandemic roadmap aimed at easing the country towards a less restrictive way of life in the coming months.

From Monday, 29 March people have been able to:

Meet outside in groups of up to six people and up to two households including in private gardens.
Use outdoor

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All you need to know about CBD oil

Every day, more and more people turn to CBD oil for its positive influence on well-being. Attracted by the supplement's lack of toxicity and good safety profile, it's proving to be the perfect companion to a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

However, to truly make the most of CBD, you need to find the right product to complement your needs. To do that, a basic understanding of how CBD...

Ten things to liven up your tea

Hey, tea-lovers! If you are fond of sipping on a cup of tea, but it seems like a dull experience, you'll definitely find this article useful. We've put together ten ingredients you can add to your tea and brighten up your day.

Mint

The greatest benefit of having mint in your tea is that it leaves your mouth feeling fresh and clean. What's more, mint is renowned for its...

5 facts about live casino that you didn't know

Live casino is a welcomed addition to the world of online casino. These live-streamed casino classics give players the opportunity to play their favourite casino tables games, alongside a real, human dealer.

As technology advances, so does the live casino online experience. High-definition cameras and sophisticated equipment mean that you get the casino game streamed to your device...

Would-be visitors cautioned not to travel too soon

The South West’s tourist industry and the emergency services are warning visitors against travelling to the region before lockdown measures are due to be relaxed on 12th April.

There are fears a minority of tourists might be tempted to travel early, before facilities are ready or attractions are open. Apart from the risk of catching or spreading COVID-19, a dangerous 'false start' to...

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Diabetes UK seeks new diabetes healthcare leaders in the south west

Diabetes UK is urging healthcare professionals who are committed to transforming care for people living with diabetes in their community to apply to be a part of an inspiring Diabetes UK leadership programme.

Healthcare professionals can now apply to join two inspiring Diabetes UK leadership programmes: Discovering Leadership and Clinical Champions.

These programmes are...

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Devon holiday parks thank NHS heroes with discount stays

Six popular holiday parks in Devon are giving NHS staff a 10 per cent discount off their holidays as a thank-you for all their hard work during the coronavirus crisis.

The discount was announced by Park Holidays UK as the group's holiday parks prepare to re-open on 12 April, and is available to 1.3 million NHS workers across the UK.

It can be claimed against any holiday...

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Plymouth midwife reassures women the Coronavirus vaccine is safe

The NHS in Devon is reassuring women that the Coronavirus vaccination will have no impact on their ability to have a family and is encouraging health and social care workers to take up the vaccine.

More than 87% of frontline health and social care workers across Devon, Plymouth and Torbay have had their first dose of the life-saving vaccine. However, some female staff have hesitated...

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