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Devon father one step closer to completing world-first swim to raise awareness of son’s brain condition

A father from North Devon is set to complete the final six lakes in his bid to become the first person to swim Switzerland’s ten largest lakes after his young son was diagnosed with a rare brain-attacking condition PANDAS, that caused sudden onset aggression, OCD and tics overnight.

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Are you the best heating installer in the South West

Entries are now open for the regional heats of the Heating Installer Awards 2023 , as the competition returns for its eighth year to once again search for the best installers in the UK. The awards endeavors to bring recognition to those within the heating industry that often go unnoticed, despite their incredibly hard work and dedication to excellent customer service.

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Foot Anstey and Weston College join forces to nurture future legacy lawyer talent

National law firm, Foot Anstey LLP has collaborated with Weston College to bolster its legacy team through the hiring of five Paralegals who will be trained to be specialists in the charity and legacy sector.

The collaborative approach to bolstering talent in the legacy sector is in response to Legacy Foresight's recent commentary, which estimated that the legacy sector needs another...

Results of this year’s Big Butterfly Count revealed

Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has released data on the number of butterflies and some day-flying moths recorded across this UK during this year’s Big Butterfly Count, which ran from 15th July – 7th August.

The Gatekeeper, a species often found along hedgerows and woodland rides, as well as in gardens, in the southern half of Britain, was the most spotted butterfly during...

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Spirits company responds to the cost-of-living crisis by releasing their first ‘host-your-own’ Whisky Club tasting sets.

With the current economic climate making it increasingly difficult for people to afford a night out with friends, Azu Spirits is set on helping people get together by releasing their ‘host-your-own’ Whisky Club blind tasting series. It offers an ‘at-home’ version of the Whisky Club tasting events being hosted by Ellie Gibson at the Cridford Inn.

The ‘host-your-own’ Whisky Club is a...

Loan Security: Why Should You Be Cautious of Payday Loans?

Debts have become a common thread in our society in recent years as more and more of us have felt the pinch of the pandemic. But while loans can be an ideal way to take charge of your finances, they can also leave you in even more debt if you take out a bad loan. Such is the controversy surrounding payday loans.

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Free support for South West businesses to boost resilience

As the cost of living crisis continues to impact the prices of energy, fuel and commodities, local businesses across Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay are being urged to make the most of available support to boost their resilience.

The Heart of the South West Growth Hub offers free, impartial, expert business advice, and has a range of programmes and grants available to help...

Getting a new phone? Here’s what you should know first

When you change your phone, it’s important not to lose any of your personal info.

Even though we’re all guilty of keeping a few too many photos or applications we no longer use, you’ll still need to back up your favourite media, including music and contact details.

All of this might seem a little bit overwhelming, so we’ve outlined a few top tips to help you smooth out the...

What to Do if You Can’t Pay Your Self Assessment Tax Bill

Even if you’re diligent about saving money each month for your Self Assessment tax bill, any one who is self employed could potentially run into cash flow problems that make it difficult to pay the amount in full. This can cause a lot of stress and panic as HMRC could impose penalties for not paying your tax bill on time.

However, if you stay calm and follow the correct steps, you...

UK Tech Training business teams up with Premier League football star to deliver funded tech training to Somerset and Dorset

BIT Training, has today announced their partnership with ex-Premier League football player Brian Deane to deliver free IT and Cyber Security training, as part of the government-funded Skills Bootcamps initiative.

The scheme is run by Somerset County Council and Dorset County Council, under the Skills for Life programme, and funded by the Department for Education’s National Skills Fund...

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Housing Associations' Legal Alliance appoints Foot Anstey LLP to support on two Lots

Housing Associations' legal Alliance (HALA) has appointed Foot Anstey LLP 's Developer sector to two of its lots, Lot 3 Development and Lot 4 Property.

Foot Anstey will be called on to provide legal advice on a range of property and development legal services to any of HALA's 35 members, some of which are already clients of Foot Anstey, for the next 3 years.

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Devon father one step closer to completing world-first swim to raise awareness of son’s brain condition

Are you the best heating installer in the South West

Foot Anstey and Weston College join forces to nurture future legacy lawyer talent

Results of this year’s Big Butterfly Count revealed

Spirits company responds to the cost-of-living crisis by releasing their first ‘host-your-own’ Whisky Club tasting sets.

Loan Security: Why Should You Be Cautious of Payday Loans?

Free support for South West businesses to boost resilience

Getting a new phone? Here’s what you should know first

What to Do if You Can’t Pay Your Self Assessment Tax Bill

UK Tech Training business teams up with Premier League football star to deliver funded tech training to Somerset and Dorset

Housing Associations' Legal Alliance appoints Foot Anstey LLP to support on two Lots

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