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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,...

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Vigilance urged as Devon and Somerset record decline in fire incidents

Data from the Home Office [1] reveals a significant decline in fire incidents at non-domestic buildings in Devon and Somerset. Between 2019 and 2023, fire and rescue services attended 1,718 incidents, representing a 15% decrease from the previous five years.

The decline underscores the effectiveness of the work that Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue does with local organisations to...

Support the ambulance service by taking these 10 steps to a safe and healthy August

Residents and tourists to the South West of England are being asked to Help Us To Help You by the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) this August. August is traditionally a busy month for the ambulance service, especially when the weather is warm and sunny and people are out and about - whether in the garden, doing DIY at home, visiting family and friends or...

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Top 6 Most Popular Nic Salt Flavours of the Season: A Shisha Vibe Study

As the vaping community continues to expand, the demand for innovative and exciting flavours remains high. This season has witnessed a surge in popularity for particular nic salt flavours, driven by the quest for refreshing and unique taste experiences. To assist vapers in navigating the myriad of options, Shisha Vibe, a leading UK vape store, conducted a study over the past two months to...

2024 Travel: Why Cruise Travel is a Viable Option for Every Season of the Year

We’re over half way through 2024, so you might think your travel options are beginning to narrow. However, cruise travel is a viable option for every season of the year, meaning you can still enjoy amazing summer, autumn, and winter vacation packages for family travel this year, as well as planning ahead for spring next year! One of the greatest assets of cruise travel is its versatility. A...

Low cost puppet performances keep children entertained in Devon libraries this summer

Children who are enjoying reading books from their local library this summer are in for an extra creative treat.

A series of inspiring workshops and puppet performances are being staged across libraries in Devon and Torbay to help bring this year’s Summer Reading Challenge to life.

Libraries Unlimited, the charity that runs 54 libraries across Devon and Torbay, promotes the...

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Celebrity Gardener set to visit Ottery garden centre

BBC Gardener’s World presenter, Adam Frost will be visiting Otter Garden Centres in Ottery St Mary on September 21 to offer expert advice and tips.

Award-winning garden designer Adam will be hosting two events: a morning Q&A session followed by an afternoon demonstration of container planting.

Adam began his professional career in the mid-1980s with an apprenticeship at the...

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New Devon Attraction ‘Jurassic Discovery’ Launches ‘Walk with Dinosaurs’ Exhibition

The brand new visitor attraction, Jurassic Discovery, launched its fantastic new exhibition, 'Last Day of the Dinosaurs,' on 27th July 2024, and was opened by Professor Paul Barrett from the Natural History Museum. Located in Seaton, East Devon, this immersive, walk-through experience transports visitors to the Cretaceous Period, offering a journey to discover the final days of the dinosaurs...

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Transform Your Home: Creative Design Tips And Tricks

Transforming your home goes beyond just rearranging furniture or painting walls; it's about injecting creativity and personal flair into every corner.

Creative design can turn a mundane space into a captivating haven. Whether you're looking to revamp a single room or your entire house, these design tips and tricks will help you breathe new life into your home.

Tip #1: Embrace...

Devon's young carers at the Young Carers Festival 2024

Young carers, supported by Westbank, have ‘time of their life’ at festival

Young carers from Devon, who attended this year’s Young Carers Festival with the support of Westbank, have told the charity they ‘had the time of their life’ at the annual event.

Through its Devon Young Carers Service, Westbank Community Health and Care supports more than 3,000 young people aged from 4 to 18 who help look after someone who is ill, disabled or misuses drugs and alcohol...

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New respiratory vaccine programme protecting infants and elderly will save lives across Devon

The UK will become the first country in the world to have a national programme that uses the same vaccine to protect both newborns and older adults against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).

The rollout, which will start from 1 September in England, includes both a vaccine for pregnant women over 28 weeks to help protect their newborn babies, a routine programme for those over 75,...

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