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Mid Devon GAC host concert with Crediton Strummers

On Saturday 4 July at 7.00pm Mid Devon Good Afternoon Choir welcome the Crediton Strummers as their special guests for a concert at Crediton Congregational Church, High Street, Crediton EX17 3LF to raise funds for Force cancer charity.

The choir is part of a family of 30 fun and...

How to identify prejudice in the news

There is more news than ever before these days and it has become widely available in many different formats. This has, however, also opened up a gateway for unreliable news stories and various types of biases and prejudices which are not always easy to spot.

We’ve put together some tips to help you identify which news sources may not be so reliable so that you can stay up to date...

Do clear aligners straighten teeth as well as braces?

Clear aligners like Invisalign seem almost too good to be true. Instead of aligning your teeth with metal brackets and wires, they use clear aligners to gradually transform your smile.

As well as being very discreet, you can take your aligners out to eat and drink without any worry about damaging your braces.

Clear aligners are great at straightening teeth – Invisalign alone...

Torquay cat rescue charity voted as a Surprise Supplies winner

Hector’s House, a Torquay-based cat rescue and rehoming charity, has been voted as a winner of RGB Building Supplies’ Surprise Supplies initiative and now has £1,000 to spend on materials at RGB’s Torquay branch.

RGB invited charities from across the region to get in touch and explain how a donation of materials would help to complete a project. Alongside Hector’s House, West Cornwall...

The Best Home Gaming Platforms in 2022

There are now a wide variety of online gaming platforms available for users to pick from, making home gaming a popular pastime for many people. During the early stages of the pandemic, the number of individuals looking for ways to pass the time at home during lockdowns due to covid increased dramatically. Until recently, most gamers would resort to playing games on a console or a PC, but this...

Demand fuels appeal for land in Devon

THE developer behind new homes in Barnstaple is keen to acquire additional land across Devon to satisfy demand. Elan Homes has sold all 57 properties in the first phase of its Pickards at Larkbear scheme, part of the urban expansion of the Devon town, with plans for a further 59 homes. They are part of a wider 820-home new neighbourhood being developed across a 58 acre site, off Old...

Tesco shoppers in Plymouth asked to continue supporting life-saving fundraising campaign

Generous shoppers in Plymouth are being encouraged to support a fundraising campaign for three leading health charities.

Last year Tesco's ‘Helping you to live healthier’ campaign raised more than £1million after customers rounded up their shop to the nearest £1 at self-service tills.

The money raised is helping Cancer Research UK, the British Heart Foundation and Diabetes...

SW charities are invited to apply for a share of £100,000 to help prevent violence against women and girls

Trevi, the leading women's charity in Devon, is pleased to invite grant applications from other third sector organisations working to prevent women with multiple disadvantages from being affected by domestic violence and abuse.

As part of the Southwest Women's Spark Project, Trevi is gifting grants of up to £5,000, £10,000 and £20,000 to other charities across Devon, Cornwall, and...

How to pack for your international travels

Travelling can be truly transformative for the mind and the soul. It can have a profound effect on a person, which is why it is a personal goal for so many. If you are planning to travel this year, then there are a lot of things that you need to factor into your plans, including your budget and your legal requirements for travel.

Having a valid travel visa is extremely important when...

What is the New ETIAS Travel Authorisation in Spain?

The European Union is launching ETIAS, a new Travel Information, and Authorisation System, in 2022. ETIAS will be required for all visitors to Spain and most of Europe's countries.

ETIAS Travel Authorisation in Spain

Electronic travel permission, the ETIAS Spain (European Travel Information and Authorization System), will permit people of the Schengen Area to visit Spain and...

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Paramedics training at Plymouth Science Park benefit from a new ambulance

Plymouth Science Park is home to the training centre for the BSc Paramedic Science programme at the University of Plymouth . The trainee paramedics have recently welcomed the arrival of a new ambulance which can be used for scenario-based training.

University of Plymouth trainee paramedics develop a range of professional skills from the training centre at Plymouth Science Park. The...

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