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Nominations are open to highlight mental health heroes in Devon.

The Deputy Prime Minister is calling on people to nominate unsung mental health heroes in their local area as part of his campaign to raise awareness of mental health problems. One in four people will experience a mental health problem this year but for many the stigma and discrimination that surrounds mental health will make it harder for them to speak out and seek the support they need. That’s why the Deputy Prime Minister is calling for nominations for local Mental Health Heroes to celebrate those from every region...

Anti-poverty charity, ActionAid, has launched an urgent appeal and is looking for just one new sponsor from Exeter to step forward and sponsor Phyo, age 5, as the child of their city this Christmas. By reaching out to sponsor the child of Exeter, residents can help provide a brighter future for a child and their community in one of the world’s poorest countries. Phyo lives in Myanmar, one of the least developed countries in the world with very limited access to the basics – water, education and healthcare. In these communities, one in every ten children dies before the age of five....

For the first time, basic bank accounts will be truly fee-free, helping people to manage their money without fear of running up an overdraft.

Accounts will be available to anyone who doesn’t already have a bank account or who can’t use their existing account due to financial difficulty.

The Economic Secretary to the Treasury Andrea Leadsom today (15 December 2014) hailed a major agreement between the government and the banking industry to establish new basic bank accounts that will end bank charges if a direct debit or standing order fails.

New basic bank accounts...

Hundreds of fake items of children’s clothing and toys carrying images of Disney’s Frozen have been seized by UK border control officers.

Other rip offs include GHD hair straighteners, Ugg boots and North Face coats.

Fake Frozen goods are among the most frequent seizures made at British ports.

These have been judged especially dangerous because poorly-made plastics can be highly flammable, or present choking hazards.

Gavin Terry, joint lead officer for intellectual property at the Trading Standards Institute, said: "Counterfeit goods may seem like a bargain...