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10 Best Roof Maintenance Tips to Extend Lifespan

Worried about your roof’s longevity? This article covers the best roof maintenance tips that can help you extend its lifespan and avoid costly repairs. Dive in to discover practical advice on keeping your roof in prime condition.

Key Takeaways Keeping up with building...

Children’s charity awarded £5,000 from The Cadbury Foundation

The invaluable work of BOUNCE! Brighter Futures has been given a major boost, thanks to a £5,000 donation from The Cadbury Foundation, made possible by the support of local Mondelēz International employees.

The mid-Devon mental health charity, which is dedicated to improving emotional and behavioural outcomes for children and young people, has been granted the significant sum from...

Handel’s Solomon comes to Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Philharmonic Choir’s Lord Mayor’s concert this spring is a not-to-be-missed musical event, and a first for EPC. On Saturday 14 March 2026 the choir and four soloists will sing Handel's majestic oratorio Solomon , a work not known to have been performed in Exeter Cathedral since its composition in 1748.

High drama, rich orchestration and some of Handel’s most exquisite choral...

Design strategies to elevate your outdated bathroom

It doesn’t take much for a bathroom to start feeling a bit tired. Maybe the tiles look dull no matter how often you clean them or the layout never really worked for the way you use the space.

But you don’t need a full rip‑out to make things feel fresher. Small, thoughtful changes often have the biggest impact, especially when you tailor them to how you actually live rather than how...

Blundell’s School Celebrates Rare Double ‘Significant Strength’ Recognition in ISI Inspection

Blundell’s School is proud to announce the outcome of its Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspection, conducted in December 2025, which confirmed that the school is fully compliant in all areas and, in an exceptional achievement, identified two significant strengths in its provision.

A significant strength is defined by ISI as an exceptional feature of a school’s provision...

Where to Begin when Buying a Property for the First Time

Buying your first home is an exciting experience. Once you’re all moved in, you get to make the place your own. No landlords to check with first. No one to stop you from hanging shelves where you want them or painting the walls the colour you want them to be.

However, there’s a lot to organise before you have the keys in your hand. This first purchase means making choices that shape...

The ultimate guide to British biscuits

Whether you’re a casual dunker or a dedicated connoisseur, there’s something wonderfully comforting about enjoying a biscuit. From the humble digestive to the iconic Jaffa Cake, the variety and tradition surrounding these British treats is something to be appreciated.

In this guide, we’ll dive into the rich history, the brands you should know, and how biscuits continue to shape tea...

Lympstone Manor Maintains Michelin Star for 8th Year Running

Lympstone Manor has maintained its highly coveted Michelin Star for the eighth consecutive year, marking a significant achievement for the country house hotel and Chef Patron Michael Caines MBE. The two Michelin Key, Relais & Châteaux hotel has held a Michelin Star since 2018, awarded shortly after its opening in 2017. It continues to be recognised for its exceptional consistency,...

Why Ski Holidays Are Becoming Shorter Smarter and More Selective

Ski holidays are undergoing a quiet transformation. Once defined by week-long stays in large Alpine resorts, heavy luggage and fixed Saturday-to-Saturday bookings, winter mountain breaks are becoming shorter, more carefully planned and increasingly tailored to individual preferences. Industry data and travel operators alike point to a shift in how travellers approach time on the slopes,...

How to Plan a Seamless Wedding and Reception

A wedding is more than a single ceremony. It is a sequence of carefully timed moments, the walk down the aisle, the first toast, the opening dance, each one contributing to a day that should feel effortless to guests and unforgettable to the couple. Achieving that seamless flow, however, requires planning that begins months in advance and extends well beyond choosing flowers and a venue....

Rockfish sets sail for Sidmouth

This spring, award-winning sustainable seafood restaurant group Rockfish , from CEO and Founder Mitch Tonks, will open at Port Royal on Sidmouthseafront, marking the brand’s eleventh restaurant location along the South West coast of England.

Located within the historic Drill Hall on Sidmouth’s seafront esplanade, Rockfish Sidmouth will carefully preserve the character of the original...

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