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Councils say they are facing their most difficult year yet in securing school places for children with special educational needs, after new figures revealed that home to school transport spending has risen far faster than planned and is expected to climb again next year.

In figures released through a freedom of information request Devon County Council says it spent £28,924,974 on...

South West accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards welcomed local teams back for an evening of brain-teasing fun as its annual Really Big Quiz returned in support of the Mayor of Barnstaple’s chosen charities.

This year’s fundraising will support two fantastic local causes: Man Down, a nonprofit organisation offering peer-led talking groups for men facing mental health challenges; and Barum...

Kind-hearted colleagues in Devon helped to raise more than £9,000 for babies, children and young people living with life-limiting conditions.

Tesco colleagues in areas such as Honiton, Seaton, Cullompton and Axminster raised the funds by completing a mammoth 15-mile sponsored walk from Bath Spa Railway Station to Millenium Square in Bristol.

Katie Palmer, store manager at...

So, you’ve finally finished your journey with at home teeth straightening . You’ve unboxed your last set of aligners, taken a good, long look in the mirror, and there it is, a straighter, more confident smile staring back at you. It’s tempting to think the hard part is over and you can toss your aligners in a drawer and call it a day. But here’s the truth that no one should sugarcoat. Your...