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5 UK Cash House Buyers Compared: Who Has the Fastest Completion in 2026?

Most cash buying companies advertise "completion in as little as seven days". Some of them actually deliver it. The difference comes down to whether the operator holds cash directly, uses solicitors who specialise in fast conveyancing, and has the operational scale to handle the work...

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Will you consider Saltram in Free Wills month?

Like most UK charities, the National Trust depends on legacies to help it look after its special places such as Saltram, near Plymouth. By taking part in the Free Wills Month campaign this October, you could help support this precious green space on the outskirts of the city and its magnificent mansion and gardens for future generations to enjoy.

Free Wills Month is a national campaign...

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How often do you clean your kitchen? Dirt and mess could be a fire risk

As part of Electrical Fire Safety Week, new research from the Electrical Safety Council has revealed the fire risks of dirty kitchens.

Millions confess to causing a fire through dirty and messy kitchens
Busy lifestyles mean cleaning is not a priority, putting households at risk
Half of house fires start in the kitchen

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Local fire service raises awareness for Gas Safety Week

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has pledged its support for Gas Safety Week (16-22 September), and will be raising awareness of gas safety issues.

This third annual Gas Safety Week will see the whole industry coming together to bring gas safety issues to the forefront of people’s minds -

Dangerous gas work can kill.
Badly fitted and poorly serviced

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Free trade and training exhibition to help get Plymouth building

Builders, tradesmen and women, contractors, designers, homeowners and developers are all being invited to the city’s first free trade exhibition to help get Plymouth building.

The Plymouth and Cornwall Building Control Partnership is hosting its first event on Tuesday 24 September which aims to help professionals from the construction industry get up-to-date with the latest changes to...

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The search begins in Plymouth for Britain's Top Tradesman 2013

Tradesmen and women across Plymouth, the time has come once again to down tools and enter this year’s search for Britain’s Top Tradesman (BTT).

Screwfix, which has a store in Plymouth, is launching its annual competition to find the best in the field where the winner receives a brand new Toyota Proace van, worth up to £27,000, and also be awarded the title of the nation’s No1...

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Fire service's top tips for kitchen safety

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is asking parents and carers to make sure that children know the hazards of a hot hob.

Half of all accidental fires in the home start in the kitchen - often because of distractions like phone calls or family.

The Fire Kills campaign’s top tips for staying safe in the kitchen:

• Take care if you need to leave the kitchen whilst...

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Military might on show at Mount Edgcumbe this weekend

Motor-mad enthusiasts and military buffs are under orders to get to the Mount Edgcumbe this Bank Holiday weekend.

The estate will be taking a drive back in time with historic military vehicles on display in the park on 24, 25 and 26 August (Saturday, Sunday and Monday).

The vehicles, which range from World War II jeeps to 1970s armoured trucks, have been carefully restored by...

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Have your say on £850 million proposals to improve your water and sewerage services

South West Water has revealed more of its plans to improve the region's water and sewerage services between 2015 and 2020.

Customers and businesses are being asked to comment on its draft WaterFuture proposals, which could see around £850 million being pumped into the regional economy supporting more than 4,000 jobs, before they are submitted to water industry regulator Ofwat later...

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Cherrytree Gardens - a new development for Plymouth

Prospective house hunters in Plymouth are being encouraged to register their interest in a brand new housing development which is just about to start at Pennycross Close in Plymouth.

The Cherrytree Gardens development, which will include a range of two, three and four bedroom properties, will include a range of terraced houses and a few semi-detached homes. With prices proposed to...

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Don't let fair weather thieves get the upper hand

Devon and Cornwall Police have warned that the hot weather may be leaving some residents vulnerable to opportunistic burglars.

Simple tips such as closing and locking windows and doors when you are away from the property, as well as being careful about the windows that are left open while still inside the property, could prevent you from becoming a victim of crime.

Bob Bunney,...

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