Lifestyle

The art of babywearing: balancing style, comfort, and connection

For many new parents, the arrival of a child brings a profound shift in daily rhythms and lifestyle priorities. Amidst the flurry of preparing nurseries and selecting essentials, modern families are increasingly seeking solutions that integrate into their existing lives without compromising on...

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The Importance of Family Dental Check-ups: Why Regular Visits Matter

When was the last time you visited the dentist? It's a question that many put off, but the truth is that regular dental check-ups are a key part of maintaining overall health, not just a good smile. Whether you're visiting for a routine cleaning or a more in-depth examination, these check-ups are essential for identifying potential issues early, preventing future problems, and ensuring that...

Tavistock’s new optician sees bright future for the town’s eye health

A NEW Tavistock optician is prioritising investing in his staff and supporting the local community for the years ahead.

Paul Bullard, a qualified dispensing optician, has taken up the retail director post at Specsavers Tavistock, bringing more than three decades of optical experience to his role.

The store, which employs 23 people, has provided eye health and hearing...

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Check Your Scratchcards: These National Lottery Prizes Will Expire Soon

If you have any old scratchcards that haven’t been checked, now is the time to take a closer look. A selection of National Lottery scratchcards will soon reach their claim deadline, meaning that any unclaimed prizes will no longer be valid after the expiry date.

Each scratchcard has a 180-day claim period from the time the game is officially closed. Once this period ends, any...

Surfboard Storage in Devon: How To Keep Your Gear Safe Over The Winter

Winter in Devon might mean fewer surf sessions, but that doesn’t mean your board should be left to fend for itself.

Whether you’re a Croyde local, a Bantham regular, or someone who treks down to Saunton for those mellow longboard waves, proper surfboard storage is important if you want to keep your board in top condition for when the swell returns.

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Stake Exits UK Gambling Market Due To Social Media Marketing Scandal

In a move that shocked many, the announcement came that Stake is exiting the UK market in March due to a UK Gambling Commission investigation into a social media post that sparked controversy.

Stake, a major online casino and sports betting platform, is operated by TGP Europe Limited (TGP) on a white-label basis in the UK. On 12 February, the Gambling Commission and TGP announced the...

A Lost Landscape: Unearthing A La Ronde's Secret Garden

A temporary exhibition, ‘Digging Deeper’, opens at National Trust A la Ronde on 4 March, showcasing archaeological discoveries that reveal a lost historic garden.

The exhibition is inspired by Mary Parminter’s handwritten will from 1849, which offers a tantalising glimpse of the estate at that time. Mary’s will mentions features such as an ‘urn, obelisk, fountain, Shellary, hot house...

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Should I Rent or Buy? Weighing Up the Pros and Cons

In today’s challenging housing market where rising property prices and stagnant wage growth havemade the property ladder seem impossible for so many, the decision to sacrifice and save for a deposit or settle on renting indefinitely is one that many of us are stressing over right now. It’s vital to not only consider the financial aspects, however, but also your lifestyle needs and long-term...

The Top Benefits of Using Pay by Mobile Casinos for Instant Deposits

So, you are finally relaxing on your well-deserved holiday. You’re ready to play your favourite online casino games. When you sit down to deposit money, your bank flags the transaction, or worse, the money is stuck in limbo forever. Aggravating, right?

That's why more and more gamers are using a pay by mobile casino site —a quicker, smoother option to top up their accounts. Rather...

Edenstone and LiveWest start work on £30million housing scheme in Exeter

WORK is underway to create 93 new homes in Exeter which will bring more than £1.5 million in vital community investment.

Under a joint venture, Edenstone Group and the largest housing association in the South West, LiveWest , will build 61 private sale properties and 32 affordable homes across circa 10 acres of a 32-acre site off Spruce Close and Celia Crescent, Beacon Heath.

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Celebrate Spring at The Brew Hub’s Easter Food Market

This spring, Buckfastleigh's newest space for creatives and events, The Brew Hub is bringing together incredible local producers for an Easter Food Market full of good food, good vibes and great company on Saturday 12th April.

From 10am to 4pm, visitors can expect a delicious selection of food and drink from the best local producers, plus plenty of space to sit, relax and enjoy the...

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