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YouGov poll for The Poppy Factory indicates scale of challenge for those with mental health conditions, especially at Christmas

At least 4 in 5 (85 per cent) people in the South West of England think it would be difficult for someone living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to stay in paid work for 12 months or longer, new research1 shows.

The poll of 204 adults in the region was carried out by The Poppy Factory, which helps wounded, injured and sick veterans back into work in communities across the South West.

It was commissioned as part of the charity’s...

Pete is the Environmental Officer for the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust, the charity that runs Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Living Coasts in Torquay and Newquay Zoo in Cornwall.

He’s busy overseeing a green revolution to save energy and save money. The charity is installing environmentally-friendly lighting in key buildings, with halogen and compact fluorescent lamps being replaced by high-efficiency LED lights.

Dozens of public buildings at all three zoos in the charity group have been upgraded, including shops and cafes. Over 200 bulbs have been changed in...

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Head to the internet, research the haircut that’ll suit your overall personality and style, and see the many ways you can style. With gel, clay and wax, no style is off limits! Here are the best styling tips for the men of today.

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Last week, Exeter was home to Two Short Nights Film Festival – Exeter Phoenix’s annual celebration of short films and the people who make them. Filmmakers, industry professionals and film fans flocked to the venue for an extraordinary programme that placed international short films alongside emerging local talent. The festival came to a close on Friday evening with an awards ceremony that recognised the best contributions to short film this year. The Best Short Film Award went to Kyla Simone Bruce for her moving teenage pregnancy story, Mercury. While the Audience Choice Award went to...