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10 - year-old aims to Finn-ish Snowdon hike for Dad

A 10-year-old boy, from Barnstaple, is to hike up Mount Snowdon to raise money for Help for Heroes and to honour his father who is a Royal Marine.

Finnley Hunter, who will be 11 when the hike takes place on 9 May, will be accompanied by his mum, Rachel, as they participate in the Charity’s Heroes Hike up Yr Wyddfa , the highest peak in Wales.

Rachel explained: “As a proud...

Exmouth Community College Students Shine in Annual Dance Production “The Blend 2026”

Exmouth Community College (ECC) recently celebrated its annual dance production, The Blend 2026, featuring over 80 talented students. The performance this month was a sell-out, highlighting the excitement and community support surrounding the show.

The event showcased a wide variety of performances, including GCSE and A-level choreography, pieces from all exam classes, dance club...

Help the hedgehogs: Expert gardener warns Brits to check their lawns this Spring

As the UK weather warms up, millions of Brits will be itching to head outside and get their gardens in tip-top shape.

But for thousands of hedgehogs in the UK, this spring spruce up could prove to be catastrophic. As part of their ongoing “help the hedgehogs” campaign, MyBuilder.com , the reliable way to hire tradespeople, is warning that millions of gardeners could be inadvertently...

South West housebuilder donates £1,500 to local charity

A South West housebuilder is supporting a local charity with a generous donation.

Barratt Bristol, which is currently building a number of new housing developments across the region, has donated £1,500 to Jay’s Aim as part of its community chest fund.

The Newton Abbot based charity aims to raise awareness and support heart screenings for young people in the region to identify...

Wightlink Ferry Tips for a Perfect Isle of Wight Trip

Planning a trip to the Isle of Wight can feel exciting and a little tricky at the same time. The good news is that the website wightlink.co.uk makes the journey much easier.

Wightlink runs three Isle of Wight routes , including two car ferry routes and one FastCat route for foot passengers, with more than 140 sailings a day . That gives travelers plenty of choice when picking the...

Dartmouth Academy Pupils Support Groundbreaking Health Research with University of Exeter

Pupils from Dartmouth Academy, part of West, have continued their important collaboration with the University of Exeter Medical School as part of the Young Persons Advisory Group (YPAG).

The group, which has been working with researchers for several years, provides valuable insight to help shape projects aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of young people. Pupils contribute...

Best UV Swimwear and Sun Protection Clothing in the UK (2026 Guide)

The best UV swimwear in the UK is rated UPF 50+, tested in a lab, and designed to cover as much skin as possible. That is the position of the British Association of Dermatologists, the Skin Cancer Foundation, and every major skin cancer charity in the country. Several brands now sell UPF-rated clothing to UK buyers, including equatorsun, Muddy Puddles, Frugi, Coolibar, and Solbari, but they...

Building Futures Event Helps South Devon College Students Take Key Steps Toward Construction Apprenticeships

Construction students from South Devon College seeking apprenticeships in the industry were given a unique opportunity recently.

As part of National Careers Week, the College held a Building Futures employer and student networking event at the Clean Energy Centre.

The College invited local employers from across the construction sector including plumbers, electricians and...

Devon community pub operator celebrates raising £6,500 for the Poppy Appeal with epic 200-mile walk

Dave Cooper, operator of The Exchange pub in Ivybridge, is celebrating after raising over £6,000 for the Poppy Appeal through an epic 200-mile+ coastline walk, stopping at 21 Craft Union pubs on the way.

Over the course of ten brutal days, three locals, military veteran Lysa Orr, Chris Roud and Dave, commonly known as the ‘Crafty Trio’ for their love of Craft Union, took on a walk...

Tapas, beaches, and sunshine: Embrace the authentic camping in Spain experience

Spain is one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. It is especially a leading summer destination because of its diversity and beauty. The best things about Spain are the beaches drenched in sun, historic cities, island fiestas, and exciting mountain trails. There are so many things to enjoy about Spain, and camping is one of them. If you want to enjoy a memorable experience camping...

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