Lifestyle

How to achieve the right work-life balance in 2026

If you’ve been feeling drained and like there aren’t enough hours in the day, you’re far from alone.

For many, juggling work demands with the rest of life is a real challenge. In fact, two-thirds of employees say they can’t fully switch off and struggle to maintain a healthy balance,...

From Politics to the Playground: Local School Hosts Education Select Committee Member

Blackawton Primary School , part of Education South West , welcomed Caroline Voaden MP for a visit this month.

She came along to the school to speak with teachers and pupils. She met with a group of Year 5 and 6 pupils to discuss what the role of an MP is, how parliament works and to get some feedback from them on some policy ideas around keeping children safe online and how to...

Devon charities supporting young people invited to apply for £75,000 funding

Ansvar Insurance is delighted to launch its search for three outstanding charities to support, offering a generous donation of £75,000 to each over the next three years.

They will be looking to support charities that focus on helping children and young people to make positive lifestyle choices. This could include promoting safety, sports and exercise, mental wellbeing, or healthy...

'Thriving' Exmouth primary praised by inspectors

The emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing of pupils is in good hands after the Beacon Church of England Primary School in Exmouth was given a glowing report by Diocesan inspectors.

All schools with a religious character, such as Church of England schools, are inspected for the quality of its denominational education and the content of its collective worship.

These...

Bays Brewery Triumph At Food Drink Devon Awards 2024

Torbay-based Bays Brewery is raising a toast to the news that it has won six accolades across three categories at this month’s prestigious Food Drink Devon Awards 2024.

Its much-loved Devon Rock Craft Lager tickled the taste buds of judges, winning the family-run business a much-coveted Platinum award in the ‘Producer’ category.

Meanwhile, its well-established Devon Dumpling...

Plymouth Students Speed to Success at Goodwood Motor Circuit

This weekend (12th and 13th October) the GreenPower Racing Team from All Saints Academy Plymouth (ASAP), part of the Ted Wragg Trust , proudly represented the school at the prestigious International GreenPower Finals held at the iconic Goodwood Motor Circuit.

GreenPower is a global initiative that challenges school children to design, build, and race electric single-seat race cars....

Westbank's newest trustee Pam Smith

Westbank’s newest trustee brings wealth of health service experience

Westbank Community Health and Care’s newest trustee, semi-retired health worker Pam Smith, has attended her first board meeting for the charity this month.

70-year-old Pam, from Alphington in Exeter, has worked in senior health service management roles for more than 20 years, including as a PCT Chief Executive. Since 2013 she has worked on a freelance basis supporting general practice...

Top Tips For Staying Healthy and Fit While Travelling

If there’s one downside that can be said about travel, it’s that it often disrupts our usual routines, making it challenging to maintain a healthy and fit lifestyle. Even if it’s just for a day or two, we all notice the difference, so whether you’re on a weekend away or a two-week holiday, staying active and mindful of your health throughout can help you adjust quickly and ensure your health...

Top Brands for Horse Riders and Must-Have Equestrian Equipment

Leading equestrian brands like Le Mieux, Ariat, and Charles Owen provide exceptional protection and comfort. Find out more about these top brands.

In a sport like horse riding, having the right gear isn’t just crucial for your safety; it also makes an enormous difference to your performance and overall equestrian experience. Regardless of whether you’ve been riding for years or are...

23 new shows going on sale at Theatre Royal Plymouth, as multibuy scheme is launched

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) has announced that a staggering 23 new shows are on sale this month across 2025 and 2026, including a UK exclusive run of the Watermill’s The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale, that will only play at TRP before embarking on a European tour, and the return of Royal Shakespeare Company’s Matilda The Musical . Other shows in The Lyric auditorium include Matthew...

Graham Devaney with his wife and carer Tracey.

Stroke survivor’s petition to save ‘vital’ Devon service backed by more than 1,500 people

More than 1,500 people have signed a Devon stroke survivor’s petition to save the service which supported him and thousands of others in the county after their strokes.

The Stroke Association’s Devon Stroke Recovery Service is being forced to close because NHS Devon and Plymouth City Council have said they will no longer fund it.

The charity’s service helps people to rebuild...

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