There are less than 100 days until Christmas and the reality of how much money is going to be spent on loved ones has been revealed in a new survey. A staggering 70 per cent of people admit they haven’t started saving for Christmas, meaning millions of others will have to play catch up with their finances in the short run up to Christmas.
Dogs Trust Ilfracombe is searching for a forever home for a homeless hound who has turned out to be quite the star performer.
As Strictly Come Dancing fever grips the nation, the team at the Rehoming Centre are hoping that with his special dance moves, 14-month-old Lurcher Leo might finally find his perfect partner.
Dogs Trust Ilfracombe Rehoming Centre Manager, Elise Watson...
Hundreds of generous fundraisers across the South of England have joined the fight against heart disease by raising an almost £336,000 for the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) life saving research through its Do Your Own Thing campaign.
From fun runs and sponsored spin-a-thons, to charity quiz nights and bake sales, dedicated supporters across the region have been showing they’re all...
A will-writing campaign that helps people to get their paperwork in order and raises money for charity is open for business.
Will Aid Month starts in November and lasts for just four weeks, linking people with participating solicitors in their area who prepare basic wills in exchange for a donation.
But there is a limit on available appointments which are expected to book up...
Bus operator Stagecoach South West has announced that it has been shortlisted to win a prestigious UK Bus Award for its successful South West Falcon service.
The Peter Huntley Memorial Award, for making buses a better choice, recognises and rewards initiatives, projects or innovations that add value to or otherwise improve the attractiveness of bus and coach services to both users and...
DIY and home improvement specialist Wickes is celebrating the launch of its new look store in Plymouth with a weekend of festivities kicking off on Friday 14th October.
Visitors to the store will be treated to 15% off everything all weekend, and there are even cupcakes to celebrate! Those in store on Saturday 15th October between 12pm - 4pm will have the chance to meet and have their...
The Met Office has predicted that temperatures will rise above 20C during the first weeks of October, making for one of the warmest autumns in recent years. However, according to experts, this also means that the tick season will be longer than usual with the tiny parasites more likely to continue breeding and feeding in the UK’s grassland and wooded areas.
People in Plymouth who are eligible are being urged to have their flu jabs, as figures reveal that last winter four in every ten flu outbreaks in England were linked to schools.
Residents aged 65 and over, pregnant women, people with long term health conditions and children aged 2, 3, and 4, and children in school years 1, 2 and 3, are among the groups being encouraged to get...
People in Devon are reminded that applications for grants of up to £500 will close on 28th October 2016.
Bids are invited for grants from the Crimebeat funds which are sponsored by the High Sheriff of Devon.
Crimebeat is a national initiative which aims to empower local people to make a real difference in their local community. The aim is for people to develop crime prevention...
