Devon shoppers will be able to give a big boost this month to three life-changing charities that have been heavily impacted by COVID-19.

Tesco stores across Devon are supporting the Tesco Health Charity Partnership’s appeal to raise money for Cancer Research UK, the British Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK from 26 to 28 February.

Tesco customers can make a donation by rounding up their shop in store to the nearest £1 at self-service checkouts. All funds raised will go directly to the three charities.

Due to the pandemic, each charity has already seen its income...

As a US citizen, the most confusing aspect of moving overseas is keeping up with your tax dues. Like most people contemplating a move, you’ve probably learned that you’ll continue to file taxes with the US IRS regardless of the location where you live and work. And, that includes the United Kingdom. The IRS expects you to inform them of the impending move and declare your worldwide income even if your earnings are lower than the taxable bracket. As long as you retain US citizenship or a Green Card, you’ll file returns. This rule is applicable even if the Green Card has expired.

If you love Pinot Noir, you won't want to miss this upcoming tasting event from boutique Italian wine specialist Independent Wine. The session – which takes place on Thursday 11th March – will focus on three premium Pinot Noir wines from Alto Adige, a region known for producing some of Italy's most elegant reds.

Fully focused on fine wine, the virtual tasting session will walk attendees through three high-end Pinot Noirs. Unlike many online wine tastings, each ticket includes three full-size (750ml) bottles of award-winning wine: Peter Zemmer Pinot Noir Rolhut Cru, Kurtatsch...

Road users are being asked to travel with care this weekend as rain is forecast and flooding likely in several areas.

A Yellow Weather Warning is in place with heavy rain expected intermittently from mid-morning Friday 18 February to midday Sunday 20 February.

Over the three days many areas will see between 10-20mm of rainfall, with as much as 150mm falling over the three days on top of Dartmoor.

Additionally, there is the potential for shorter lived, more intense spells of rain almost anywhere.

While some of the amounts are not particularly high,...

Whether you're trying to shift those stubborn pounds, or simply trying to take better care of your health, it can be tempting to try out the latest fad diet. After all, if your favourite celebrity endorses it, and if it's worked wonders for a few of your friends, what's the harm in trying?

But while strict diets might be effective in the short term, they're simply not sustainable in many cases. Diets that are too restrictive and demand extreme willpower are, by definition, only a short-term fix. Instead, achieving long-term health and a controlled calorie intake requires a...

Motorhome holidays can be a great way to explore and enjoy freedom with your vacations and many people have purchased a motorhome in the last year due to the COVID-19 restrictions. For many people, they will be planning to travel in Europe in their motorhome when restrictions have eased and it is easy to see why with places like France, Spain and Norway being ideal for motorhome holidays. If you're looking to sell or upgrade your vehicle before heading abroad, The Motorhome Trader offers expert valuations and hassle-free selling options. However, it is vital that motorhome owners are...

Establishing a brand isn't easy. Several factors will help people remember what the business offers. Also, considering the number of options available, being the top choice can be tough. One of the best ways to establish a brand is by focusing on product packaging and product placement . It’s the first thing people see when they receive the order or buy the items in a local store. Therefore, the company should look into the details of product packaging.

Colour is important

The colour should represent the brand. It depends on the target audiences. Younger people might...

Recently, Bityard, the world’s leading crypto derivative exchange, has teamed up with Paxful, a global peer-to-peer cryptocurrency marketplace, to provide convenient payment methods for Bityard users to buy Bitcoin with over 150 types of fiat currency, which lets global investors make deposits on Bityard by using local fiat money.

Furthermore, Paxful also offers Bityard users with multiple ways to purchase cryptocurrency such as bank transfers, domestic wires, online wallets, gif cards and more. At the same time, the list of supported fiat money for Bityard users to buy crypto...

Health effects that flow from smoking are widely researched. However, the effects that a vaporizer has, not so much. More research on the subject is flowing in, helping to shine a light on the effects that a vaporizer has on your health. The effects are less harmful than smoking and also limit the impact on your lungs. Particularly, for the consumption of cannabis.

When you smoke cannabis you are burning it, often combined with tobacco. When you go vaping, you will carbonate the cannabis. This means that it will be heated until the extent that it...

Quay Words is delighted to welcome newly-announced Costa Book of the Year winner Monique Roffey to Exeter as our writer-in-residence during April. Monique’s residency will close the Quay Words Spring ‘Exploration’ season at Exeter Custom House.

Monique Roffey is an award- winning, Trinidadian born British writer of novels, essays, literary journalism and a memoir. Her most recent novel, The Mermaid of Black Conch, (Peepal Tree Press) won the Costa Book of the Year Award 2020 and was shortlisted for both the Goldsmiths Prize 2020 and the Rathbones/Folio Award 2021. Her other...