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100 years after her birth, Beryl Cook (1926-2008) once named Britain's most popular painter is finally receiving the serious artistic recognition that eluded her during her lifetime thanks to two companion exhibitions that open in Plymouth this weekend.

The Box Plymouth’s landmark exhibition, Beryl Cook: Pride and Joy (24 January-31 May 2026) takes a fresh look at Cook's significance...

Families place immense trust in elder care facilities to protect their loved ones during a vulnerable stage of life. Residents depend on caregivers for comfort, safety, medical monitoring, and daily survival. When staffing levels are inadequate, that trust can quickly be broken.

Understaffing creates an environment where mistakes are more likely and timely care becomes impossible....

Bays Brewery in Paignton has once again shown the power of community, raising £4,815 for four deserving Devon charities close to its heart through its 2025 Charity Brews.

The family-run brewery achieved the total with the help of beer lovers across the county, who were only too happy to support good causes by enjoying a pint of Bays’ big-hearted brews.

The first charity ale...

In Devon, small incidents often happen in ordinary places. A fall on wet steps, a burn in a café kitchen, or a faint at school pickup can stop a day fast. When people panic, minutes feel longer than they are. Clear first actions help everyone stay safer.

That is why workplace first aid still matters, even far from a big city centre. Accredited training sets a shared method that...