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5 Subtle Lifestyle Tweaks That Make Stress Easier to Manage

A few big problems are making us very stressed. Being rushed, not getting enough sleep, getting a lot of calls, and not eating all worsen it. It makes a big difference when small changes drop the standard pressure. Having a strong baseline could help you deal with worry and get through a rough...

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CBD Oil and Relaxation

The trend in the UK around the active ingredient CBD has been growing for a few years now. But there are still questions about this legal wonder substance.

Above all, how can CBD help to reduce stress and thereby contribute to relaxation?

CBD oil is a small miracle cure, but we still have some big questions. If you want to learn and understand all aspects of CBD before...

Colyton Grammar School maintains Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ rating

In what was probably the final Ofsted inspection of a school before lockdown, school inspectors have confirmed that Colyton Grammar School has maintained its ‘Outstanding’ rating while praising its students, staff and wider school community.

Colyton Grammar School is a state school with 954 students who come from across Devon, Somerset and Dorset.

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It’s ‘Virtually’ the Devon School Games

Despite the Coronavirus restrictions, Devon’s schoolchildren will still be able to take part in the popular School Games this year. In fact, it’s ‘virtually’ the same as normal!

Active Devon, working with partners, is launching the ‘Virtual’ games which get underway with a Walk, Jog, Run challenge starting on Monday May 18th. Primary School pupils will have 20, 30 and 40 mile targets...

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Charity launches major appeal for survival

Brain Tumour Support , a charity that has supported brain tumour patients and families in Devon for many years, has today launched an urgent appeal to ensure its survival. The charity, which supports thousands of brain tumour patients and their families across the country, including many in the local area, has had to furlough the majority of its staff and suspend much of its service across...

Parquet Flooring to New Furniture and Accessories: How You Can Change the Look of Your Home

From updating your flooring to buying some new pieces of furniture and extra accessories, there are many things that you can do to change and update the look of your home. With so many ways to experiment with your own tastes and personal style, you might find it difficult to know where to start, which is why we are here to help with a few tips on redecorating a space. Interior design trends...

TV bingeing Brits craving comedy gold and gardening guidance during lockdown

As the UK’s national Coronavirus lockdown is set to continue, research conducted by the world’s third largest TV manufacturer, Hisense, has uncovered how our TV habits may be changing thanks to the stay-at-home measures.

As sales of TV sets soared by 60% during the week Boris Johnson announced the lockdown, and news broke of Netflix receiving a whopping 16 million new signups since...

Devon Freemasons give £25,000 support to local charities and organisations

Every Spring and Autumn Freemasons from all around Devon meet to support local organisations and charities who are require financial assistance, amongst those included are Schools, Youth Centres and locally based charities including Hospices, Hospital Services and Cancer Charities. This year sadly, due to the Coronavirus pandemic we are unable to meet in the usual manner to distribute the...

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Excellent Ways to Manage and Treat Acne

Acne is one of the common skin diseases that affect people of all ages and sex but prevalent among teenagers. As bacteria, dead skin and oil build-up, it causes blockages on the pores, and that leads to acne breakouts. The conditions manifest itself as whiteheads, pimples or blackheads on your forehead, face, shoulders, and the upper back. Through proper care, readily available products and...

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Why It Is Safe to Purchase Medicines from an Online Pharmacy?

It can be a chore driving to a local pharmacy to purchase medication. However, there’s no need to go out of your way anymore. Besides, if you’re already feeling unwell, it makes no sense to drive to a local pharmacy; you'll only be potentially mixing with ill people. An alternative is to go online and have the medications delivered straight to your doorstep.

There are hundreds of...

A sign of the times: Senior Healthcare Assistant gets creative to overcome PPE communication barrier

Catherine Steffens, a Marie Curie Senior Healthcare Assistant, from Tavistock, Devon, has been getting creative making hand-made signs to connect with a patient who relies on lip-reading to communicate.

Knowing that having to wear a face mask would make speaking to her patient Yvonne, 76 from Yelverton, almost impossible due to her hearing difficulties and reliance on lip-reading,...

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