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Expanding Bioactive Habitat Possibilities With Isopods for Sale Options

Natural enclosure systems continue gaining attention among habitat keepers today. Many setups benefit from balanced biological activity supporting cleaner conditions naturally. Carefully selected isopods for sale contribute useful functions within enclosed environments. These...

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Mother and Baby Alpaca Visit Haines Watts North Devon Marquee at the Holsworthy and Stratton Show

As sponsors of the main ring at this year’s Holsworthy & Stratton Agriculture Show, Haines Watts North Devon LLP hosted a hospitality marquee. The Bideford-based firm of award-winning chartered accountants named ‘Accountancy Firm of the year – Larger Clients 2015’ has over 350 farming clients. All the partners together with the team welcomed guests with wine and light refreshments. Show...

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Dorset developer oens new sales office in Bridport

Award-winning Independent developer C G Fry & Son Ltd., with Head Office in Litton Cheney, officially opens the North Grove sales office on West Street in Bridport with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

A third-generation family-owned company, C G Fry & Son is renowned for its extensive portfolio of quality build ranging from high-end individual houses to major developments. Best...

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Devon Scouts Run to the Fun

Scouts from around the area were amongst one thousand other Scouts taking part in “Run to the Fun” at Mount Edgcumbe last week.

The Jamboree was held on the site that held one of the first camps run by Scouting in the South West. The Scouts were following in the steps of their founder, Baden Powell. Scouts from other countries such as Australia, Finland and Iceland gave this camp an...

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Charity issues pool safety advice

The UK’s Drowning Prevention Charity, the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), has issued vital safety advice following the funeral of Martin Winfield, who lost his life with his partner Alan Green in their swimming pool.

Martin Winfield, aged 59, and Alan Green, aged 75, drowned in their swimming pool at their Worcestershire home on July 3. Martin’s funeral took place on Friday (24...

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RMT strike: 'Mood is united'

Rail services are severely affected after last-minute talks to avert a 48-hour strike on First Great Western (FGW) services failed.

Services between London, the west of England and Wales are hit by the walk-out which staeted at 18:30 BST yesterday.

The industrial action is also likely to affect fans heading to the first Ashes test match in Cardiff.

The dispute centres...

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People of Plymouth lend a hand at the Big Sort day

More than 40 people including staff from Plymouth City Council, Plymouth Community Homes and members of the public helped sort through the hundreds of bags of donations for families who have been affected by the Clowance Street fire.

The volunteers packed into Stirling House in Honicknowle today to start sorting the bedding, clothes and shoes into sizes before they are moved to The...

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Minute's silence for Tunisia dead

A national silence of one minute will be held today at 12pm in a mark of respect who lost their lives in the Tunisia beach attack.

The bodies of 17 of the 30 British victims have been returned to the UK and more are expected to be repatriated on today and tomorrow.

They were among the 38 holidaymakers who were killed by Seifeddine Rezgui when he opened fire in the resort of...

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Nominations open for Red Cross Humanitarian Citizen Awards

Nominations for this year’s Red Cross Humanitarian Citizen Awards are open, giving everyone the chance to celebrate the UK’s unsung young heroes.

Now in its eleventh year, this annual event – sponsored by Canon - rewards selfless acts by young people, and groups, aged 25 or under, with awards in four categories: community action, first aid, fundraising and volunteering.

After...

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RHI funded Heat Pump Solutions full-day workshop

The theme of the high-profile event was the introduction of renewable heating in off gas areas to reduce tenant fuel bills and lower carbon emissions in social housing stock. The event had full attendance, attracting over 50 delegates from across the South West, and beyond, including Social Housing Associations, architects and leading members of the construction industry.

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Majority fail to check flood risk levels

As we approach the anniversary of the June 2007 summer floods, people in Britain are still not checking the flood risk of their homes, in spite of increased incidents of flooding in recent years. 67% of respondents to a new YouGov survey, which was commissioned by the Know Your Flood Risk Campaign, reports that they had never checked the flood risk level of their home.

Those in the...

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