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In today's world, a bit of luck doesn't go amiss, with many of us constantly looking out for new ways for things to get better. There's always seemingly a reason why things go wrong, but when they're right we assume things are just down to chance. We should have a little more faith, and be proactive in creating a lucky path for ourselves to go down.

Play to Win

As with many things, you've got to be 'in it to win it' as they say. It's no use jealously wondering how other people got so lucky if you're personally never even giving their methods a try. Take the lottery, for...

Volunteers at Exeter Foodbank, took time out of their busy schedule this week to join in a fantastic hot chocolate party courtesy of GALAXY Hot Chocolate. Exeter Foodbank was chosen to receive a fantastic hamper of GALAXY goodies to mark the fifth anniversary of the philanthropic campaign, the GALAXY Hot Chocolate Fund, and to recognise the charity’s amazing work in the local community. In the last year Exeter Foodbank has distributed 45,000 kgs of food to 4,580 people of whom 1,072 were children. All food was donated by local people and more than 100 local people volunteer regularly at...

Police are trying to trace 36-year-old man who is wanted on Warrant after he breached his court order.

Jamie Drew (pictured), is outstanding on a Warrant which was issued in August 2015 by Exeter Crown Court.

Local enquiries are being conducted to try and trace and arrest him but members of the public are being asked to report any sightings.

He is described as white, 5ft 11ins tall, cropped brown hair and tribal tattoos on his forearms. He also has a west country accent.

Drew is believed to be in the Tiverton, Exeter or the Bristol area.

Anyone who...

Visit South Devon’s newly available 2016 visitor’s guide is flying off the shelves following record levels of requests from visitors across the country. Figures released today reveal that demand up to the end of January alone was up 36% on the same period of 2015, and requests levels remain strong in February.

Jammed full of information on places to stay, events to attend, things to do, beaches, walks, festivals and guides to every major town and tourism destination in South Devon, the free guide has been designed to encourage visitor numbers year-round.

Available...