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Local Money Management Tips for Devon Families

Families living in Devon face a wide range of financial pressures, from rising household bills to the unpredictable nature of seasonal work. Managing money in this region requires careful planning, practical decision-making, and knowledge of available local support. Whether it’s dealing with a...

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Craft gallery wants local makers for exhibition

A Devon craft gallery announces an open call to local designer-makers.

'Get Fresh' is a popular biennial exhibition celebrating emerging designer-makers. It will run at Devon Guild of Craftsmen's contemporary gallery space from Saturday 19 January to Sunday 10 March 2019.

The Guild wants applications from early career craft makers, including graduates and start-...

Garden waste collections start again

Plymouth City Council’s popular garden waste collection will begin again from next week.

The collection operates every fortnight, collected on the same day as either refuge or recycling, depending on the area of the city. Residents are asked to check their garden waste collection day using the online calendar.

A calendar of when collections take place is available here....

The free must have travel apps that make holidaying cheaper and easier

Whether you’re heading to the beaches of Majorca, or crossing the pond to America, chances are you’re going to be taking a smartphone with you. But, how often do you set aside time to see what apps you can download in advance that could actually save you money while you’re away?

By scoping out and downloading your apps before you jet off you can make sure you’re not a holidaying cliché...

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Barratt Homes reinforces position as the UK’s most recommended housebuilder

Local housebuilder Barratt Homes has received the maximum 5 star rating in the new Home Builders Federation (HBF) annual New Homes Survey.

The number of stars awarded is based on responses to the question “would you recommend your builder to a friend?” For Barratt to have been awarded 5 stars means that more than 90% of its customers would recommend their homes to a friend.

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Fundraising quiz success

A charity quiz held in Plymouth raised over £1200 for local charities, the Plymouth Parent Advocacy Project and the Felber Foundation.

The event was organised by a fundraising group from a variety of businesses including The Family Law Company, Taurus Clearer Communication, Nash & Co, Wolferstans and GA Solicitors.

It was held at vintage tea parlour and bistro Rumpus Cosy,...

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Poetry competition at Plympton Academy

A poetry competition organised by staff at Plympton Academy, to remember the late astronomer Patrick Moore, has received almost 100 entries.

Young people from across Plymouth put pen to paper and sent in their poems inspired by the astronomers own poetry. The winning five were presented with their medals and their prize by Lord Mayor Wendy Foster and her consort Cllr Ken Foster....

Bring Home the Cheddar!

Following their sell-out run at the Theatre Royal Plymouth in 2017, Devon based theatre company The Narwhal Ensemble are bringing their hit cheese-rolling comedy Whey Down South back to the Theatre Royal Plymouth between Tuesday 10 - Saturday 14 April 2018.

With music played live on stage, the cast tell the story of Little Curdlington, a cheese-rolling community on the brink of losing...

Headliner for Day Two of Ocean City Sounds revealed

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Pete Tong and the Heritage Orchestra, conducted by Jules Buckley,Pete Tong and the Heritage Orchestra, conducted by Jules Buckley, will be headlining Day Two of MTV Presents: Ocean City Sounds on Friday 27 July, in their only South West...

2018 set to be the biggest year for pet travel

Say Bonjour to Marcel Le Corgi – the five year old Pembroke Welsh Corgi who has more than 70k followers on Instagram, making him the most popular corgi in the UK.

To say Marcel loves to travel is an understatement, as he has visited more countries than most Brits have, with 11 countries on his belt.

Marcel is not the only doggy exploring the world, traveling with your pooch...

How to Make the Most of your Living Space

Depending on what kind of finished effect you’re thinking of, there are many ways to adapt your living space to make it look and feel significantly more luxurious. No matter what your home environment looks like right now, you do have options that can transform, refresh, and rejuvenate your current space in some often surprising ways. Whether you live in a bedsit with shared facilities or a...

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