Wild Planet Trust is the Devon-based charity that runs Paignton Zoo, Living Coasts in Torquay and Newquay Zoo in Cornwall, plus several nature reserves in Devon. While 2019 was not a great year for the charity, there are, says Trust boss Simon Tonge, some reasons for optimism:

“Last year was not the best for visitor numbers, though we still saw 700,000 people come to our three zoo sites. And it was the end of an era – Duchess, the last elephant in the South West of England, died.

“On the plus side, 2019 saw the lifting of TB restrictions at Paignton Zoo. Although it has...

If you don’t like spending time with people and feel much more comfortable in your own room, that probably means you’re an introvert. A lot of the time, introverts function better on their own, without peer pressure and constant forced chatting with colleagues. Futile conversations and everyday human contact tend to tire them. Check out our list below and see which of these jobs is the perfect one for you.

Bookkeeping

Working independently is an introvert's strong suit, so, of course, the first option for an introverted person is an occupation that includes books and...

EXPERTS at a leading south Devon care provider are championing a variety of innovative techniques this month (January 2020) to care for people with dementia living at home in the county.

Guardian Homecare, operating in Torbay and Exeter, says it is important to use different methods for those with the condition and has rolled these out as part of its staff training.

Manager for Guardian Homecare, Catherine Porter says: “We have worked with people with dementia for many years and through this we have developed a variety of techniques, which can be used when caring for...

In addition to your usual check-ups, when you notice certain things about your teeth, from bleeding gums to toothache, you see a dentist. However, when it comes to children, things become more complicated, as they may not be able to articulate that something is wrong and that they need help. As parents, there are certain signs you can look out for, so here are some of the things you may notice that may mean a trip to the dentist is in order.

Sensitive teeth

Sensitive teeth can be a sign of tooth decay , which isn’t just something that happens to adults; it can affect kids...

RGB Building Supplies has selected Exeter’s Ladysmith Junior School as a finalist in their latest Well Built Community Fund, and it’s now down to a public vote to see if it’s chosen to receive £1,000, to spend at an RGB branch.

The school has been gifted a Plymouth City Bus, which it would like to turn into a ‘Reading Bus’. It will be used as a place for smaller groups to enjoy lessons outside of the traditional classroom setting, as well as an area where children will be able to read during breaks.

The school’s site manager will be taking on the majority of the work and,...

In the last years beards have become a signature feature for many men. Far from being just a simple fashion statement, it’s become a characteristic that many male individuals like to show off to be more stylish and build their desired eye appeal, taking care of every detail.

For those men who wish to look more masculine, a beard is very often an indispensable part of their personal appearance.

Beard hair loss is a rare condition if compared with the more common alopecia, namely the loss of the hair covering the head. Despite that, this is a disease that affects a...

The UK’s leading online platform for parents and childcarers has revealed the top parenting trends for 2020, along with the biggest worries for UK parents going into the new year.

A survey of more than 5,000 parents and guardians of 0 to 16 year-olds has found that limitations on children’s social media use and screen time is the biggest trend for 2020, followed by dismantling gender norms, and plant-based diets. The anti-vaccination movement has been revealed as the biggest worry among parents.

A survey of more than 5,000 parents and guardians of children aged 0 to 16 has...