Family Life

Staff and volunteers are preparing for toddlers to take over the Knightshayes for its first ever Toddler Time on Thursday 12 February.

Between 11am and 3pm the National Trust property on the outskirts of Tiverton, is opening its doors to tiny explorers and their families. Each Toddler Time has a seasonal theme, with sensory activities for little ones to enjoy.

This February, the under-fives can discover the wonder of the weather, with messy play activities exploring ice, snow and muddy puddles. Children can take part in crafts, explore the gardens, listen to stories and...

Just three in 10 Brits are happy with their lives, a new study has revealed. Money worries, dead-end relationships and unfulfilling jobs were among the reasons many said they are unhappy. The study of 2,000 people found that 69 per cent feel trapped in the same old routine and over 40 per cent are unhappy with their lives. Lifestyle niggles, worrying about their image and even the British weather were also listed among the top 20 reasons for feeling fed-up, with nearly three-quarters succumbing to the winter blues. The research found fears over ageing, mounting debt and work stress among...

A holiday home in Topsham called The Mede that supports people living with dementia and offers a specialist activity club next door, was recently selected as a finalist in the business category for The Alzheimer's Society "Dementia Friendly Awards" .

With recent news that the number of people with dementia could triple by 2050, there is an ever more pressing need for facilities that offer support.

Sallie Rutledge, mother of three, opened The Mede five years’ ago to enable carers and their loved ones to have holidays, after her own father in law was diagnosed...

For many people it will be a stressful start to the New Year, as thousands of people pick up the phone to a lawyer to start divorce proceedings.

The post-Christmas and New Year phenomenon is so well established in legal circles that it has become known as ‘Divorce Day’.

And one of the country’s top divorce lawyers is warning couples to steer clear of so called “DIY divorces” as the motivation to save money on divorce can actually lead to couples losing out significantly financially in the long term. Liz Allen from Stephens Scown LLP in Exeter has received the top ranking...