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Devon residents encouraged to nominate a charity to receive a festive financial boost

Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards is giving away £120,000 as part of its annual 12 Days of Giving Christmas campaign

For 12 days in the lead up to Christmas the specialist financial services group is giving £1,000 to ten charities each day - with 120 charities...

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10 Years of Success: Cranbrook Education Campus Marks Milestone with School-Wide Celebration

Cranbrook Education Campus (CEC) has marked its tenth birthday this month with a celebration for the whole school community. Families, pupils, staff and members of the Cranbrook community all came together on Friday the 3rd of October to hear speeches from school leaders, as well as representatives from the Ted Wragg Trust which the school is a part of.

Pupils also shared some of...

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How Devon Residents Can Quit Smoking

Quitting smoking is not easy. However, there are several ways and plenty of help available to residents in Devon.

Despite records for those smoking falling to their lowest levels across the UK, a survey in 2024 showed the number of those smoking in Devon was rising. This included people from Torridge, North Devon, West Devon, Plymouth and Cornwall, though figures elsewhere in the...

Five Addiction Support Mechanisms to Get You Through Christmas

For anyone who is living with addiction or is in recovery, the festive period is a tricky one. While, of course, it’s great to catch up with friends and family and there’s plenty to celebrate, with celebrations also comes temptation.

For those who have been through rehab centres , the season can bring stress, loneliness and various trigger points that can lead to relapse,...

National Children’s Choir of Great Britain visiting Tiverton for audition day

Auditions will take place in Tiverton on Sunday 2nd November

The National Children’s Choir of Great Britain (NCCGB) has opened audition spaces for budding young singers who wish to join the choir at Easter 2026. These are open to any enthusiastic young singers aged between 9 and 19. Successful candidates take part in two residential choral courses per year, spending a week at Easter and...

Wire Fence steps in to help UK Wild Otter Trust rebuild after forced relocation

Facing the devastating requirement to vacate its existing premises, the UK Wild Otter Trust has been given notice to dismantle and relocate its rehabilitation centre, including otter enclosures and hospital facilities. In response, Wire Fence -long a supporter of the Trust - has made an urgent supply donation to help the charity rebuild safe enclosures for displaced otters.

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The Canary Islands: Why it Feels Like Summer All Year Round

You know that feeling when you're stuck in February drizzle, scrolling through holiday photos from last August? That's when most people start googling "where's warm in winter" and stumble across the Canary Islands.

And honestly, they're not wrong to look here.

The Canaries sit just off the coast of West Africa, close enough to the Sahara to catch some of that desert warmth,...

BetPokies NZ — What Makes It Stand Out among Other Gambling Guide Platforms?

BetPokies.co.nz is a gambling guide for players in New Zealand from ZehrMedia LTD that was founded in 2020 by a gambling expert, John Gold. There, you can find loads of casino reviews, as well as gambling guides on different topics, like online casino games, software providers, casino types, payment options, and more. Besides, the platform offers an excellent blog section that offers a fresh...

Building the Ultimate Movie Night Experience at Home

Movie nights transform with a dedicated home theater. This project goes beyond a large television; it’s about engineering an experience. Forget sterile, commercial cinemas. Your personal screening room should prioritize deep comfort and immersive sensory engagement, turning a simple film into a memorable event. Achieving this doesn't require a full basement renovation. Intelligent design...

7 Signs You Could Benefit from Therapy and Counselling

There's a common misconception that therapy is only for people in crisis or those dealing with severe mental health conditions. The truth? Therapy can be valuable for anyone navigating life's challenges, big or small. Sometimes, the signs that you could benefit from professional support are subtle shifts in how you experience daily life.

If you've been wondering whether it's time to...

Interior designers share their style secrets in Devon

AN exclusive insight into the latest interior trends and the secrets to achieving the show home look will be revealed at a special FREE event at an award-winning Devon development.

The event takes place at The Orchards in Sampford Peverell, near Tiverton, on Saturday, November 1, hosted by Edenstone Homes with specialists from interior design company Blocc sharing their...

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