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Plant These Bulbs Now for a Garden Packed With Spring Colour

Grey skies and cold mornings may still dominate, but gardeners are being urged not to wait if they want a burst of colour when spring arrives.

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Drake Primary Pupils Learn About Food at Eden Project Visit

Pupils at Drake Primary Academy, part of the Reach South Academy Trust, visited the Eden Project to learn more about where food comes from and how it reaches our plates.

Before entering the biomes, pupils planned their best packed lunch, thinking about the ingredients needed to create a balanced meal.

During a guided tour, pupils identified the ingredients and learned where...

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Aldi provides 44,900 meals to Devon charities over festive period

Aldi helped deliver 44,900 meals to people in Devon over the Christmas and New Year period by donating surplus food from its stores.

The UK’s fourth largest supermarket teamed up with local good causes nationwide – including Devon and Cornall Food Action, Foodsave Honiton and Newton Abbot Community Fridge to donate a range of fresh and chilled foods from its stores after closing...

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Ilfracombe Academy Students Shine with Award-Winning Hedgehog Business

Budding entrepreneurs from The Ilfracombe Academy , part of Athena Learning Trust, have made a strong impression at their first Young Enterprise trade fair in Exeter.

Under their business name, The Wild Workshop , the Year 12 team designs and sells homemade hedgehog houses focused on sustainability and conservation. They received positive feedback from the judges and won the award...

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More than 4,000 people fed at Christmas by the Exeter Chiefs Foundation

The Exeter Chiefs Foundation has funded its largest ever Feeding the Community at Christmas campaign, ensuring that 1,100 people received a proper festive feast.

Working in partnership with Exeter Food Action (EFA), the Foundation funded the distribution of essential festive fare – including meat, mince pies and seasonal staples – to 16 different charities and community organisations...

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The Secret to Better Sleep: A Natural Guide to Biophilic Design Principles

Ever wondered why you sleep so much better after a day outdoors? Spending time around nature can slash your stress levels, boost your immune system, and even help lower your blood pressure.

But here's the thing – with approximately 84.64% of the UK population now living in urban areas, you're likely missing out on these natural benefits.

That's where biophilic design comes...

New keys, with ease! Devon housebuilder is helping first-time buyers onto the property ladder with a FREE webinar

A local housebuilder is calling on first-time buyers across Devon to take advantage of a free online webinar hosted by property experts in the region.

On Wednesday 21 January, from 18:30pm -19:00pm, Barratt Bristol, currently building at Victoria Heights in Alphington and Okement Park Okehampton, is teaming up with financial experts, The Mortgage Brain, to help budding property seekers...

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The Most Popular Ingredients in Korean Skincare – And Why They Work

One of the reasons Korean skincare has become so influential globally is its smart use of gentle yet effective ingredients. Instead of relying on harsh formulas, Korean skincare is built around soothing, hydrating and barrier-supporting components that help the skin stay balanced and resilient over time.

Many beauty enthusiasts in the UK are now becoming familiar with these...

Premium Soda Brand Expands into Luxury Market with Harrods Listing

Devon-based premium soda brand, JAMU, is celebrating a prestigious new retail listing with Harrods, which will allow it to expand its reach into the luxury market and target more customers looking for the best quality refreshments.

JAMU produces 100% natural, flavour-forward sodas that are crafted with premium ingredients and antioxidant-rich botanicals. From this month, three of its...

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Pupils at Cranbrook Education Campus have been putting their problem-solving skills to the test in the international Bebras Challenge.

Scores of pupils from years 5–10 took part, gaining a real taste of computational thinking in action.

The Bebras Challenge introduces computational thinking to students across the globe. In 2025, over 2.5 million students from 85 countries...

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Teign School Announces New Programme of Parent and Community Workshops

Teign School, part of Education South West, is pleased to announce a new programme of parent and community workshops designed to promote wellbeing, resilience, and learning for all.

Following the launch of The Nest last term — a support hub created to help students experiencing emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) — Teign School is now extending its focus to the wider community...

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