How to Protect Your Skin from the Summer Sun: Top Tips

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 08/01/2023 - 5:46am

As the summer sun shines brighter than ever, everyone is fully aware that protecting their skin from harmful ultraviolet rays is essential! Wherever you are in England – whether you're in sunny Devon or Manchester - sun exposure can lead to premature ageing, sunburns, and even increase the risk of skin cancer. But don't worry! By following a few simple steps, you can enjoy the sun while keeping your skin healthy and radiant. So what are some top tips to protect your skin from the summer sun? Let’s have a look.

  • Apply sunscreen

This is the number one thing you...

Exciting gifts: What am I likely to see from a helicopter ride?

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Tue, 08/01/2023 - 5:23am

In the realm of gift-giving, the universal aim is to present friends or family with something that truly resonates. Among the myriad of possible choices, helicopter rides have emerged as one of the leading choices for experience day gifts in the UK . What can make these rides so memorable? Depending on the specific route, you might gaze down at your own residence or feast your eyes on renowned UK landmarks and locations, including everything from sports stadiums to racecourses.

When was the last time you received a gift that made your heart race, your adrenaline surge and your...

Active Devon Launch Free Active Summer Challenge for Families and Friends

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/31/2023 - 11:58pm

With the holidays upon us, and longer, lighter days, now is the perfect time for adults and children to get into a summer routine of being active daily. Whether being outside in nature or moving more indoors, staying active as a family or with a group of friends can be a great way to spend time together and improve mental wellbeing at the same time.

To help achieve this, Active Devon has launched a free summer challenge, Let’s Move, encouraging everyone to be active for minimum of 26 minutes daily during August. Any activity counts such as skipping, walking the dog, scavenger...

Aldi hiring 173 colleagues in Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/31/2023 - 11:28pm

Aldi is currently looking to recruit for 173 store colleagues in Devon.

In a welcome boost to the local economy, the UK’s fourth largest supermarket is looking for people of all levels of experience to fill roles at its stores across the region.

This includes both full-time and part-time positions such as Store Assistant and Stock Assistant, all the way up to Assistant Store Manager.

Stores in Devon where Aldi is looking to hire include Exeter, Barnstaple and Plymouth.

The recruitment push forms part of Aldi’s nationwide expansion drive, with the...

Tesco food donation bags set to support communities across Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/31/2023 - 11:23pm

Tesco is making it easier than ever for shoppers to give a helping hand to food banks and charities providing aid to people in Devon this summer.

A range of stores across the county have been selected to take part in the special six-week trial. They will be offering pre-filled donation bags available for customers to buy and donate to the charities FareShare and the Trussell Trust.

Among the stores included in the trial are the Plymouth Transit Way Superstore, the Exeter Vale Extra store, the Exmouth Superstore and the Tavistock Superstore.

The bags will contain...

Devon Partnership NHS Trust: New Chief Operating Officer appointed

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/31/2023 - 10:12pm

Devon Partnership NHS Trust (DPT) has appointed Taps Mutakati as its new Chief Operating Officer.

Taps will assume his position in the early autumn, bringing with him a wealth of experience. He joins the organisation from NHS Kent and Medway, where he is the Director of Mental Health System Collaboration. He has previously held posts including Deputy Chief Operating Officer at Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust and he has senior experience in a number of areas, including out-of-hours services, NHS 111, primary care and secondary care. He also has significant...

How to Create the Perfect Man Cave

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Mon, 07/31/2023 - 9:09pm

One of the biggest learning curves for couples and families that lived together through the lockdowns imposed on us by the pandemic was to spend much longer periods of time in each other’s company. While the number of divorces dropped by nearly five per cent during the lockdown, post covid the pent up frustrations ended up in a glut of breakups. In the States, 2019 divorce rates were at 19 per cent. By 2021 this shot up to 34 per cent.

For any households in which relationships were already possibly at breaking point, being forced into close confinement for an unpredictable number...

The Most Famous People to Come From Devon

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Mon, 07/31/2023 - 8:56pm

Whether we like to admit it or not, we’re all guilty of getting invested in the lives of celebrities. I think it’s safe to say that everyone feels a little sense of excitement when we find out that celebrities come from the same place as us. After all, we seem to think that they come from the land of celebrities, but surprisingly, they’re born into the normal world just like us. As a result, a number of celebrities come from humble Devon, just like us! Sporting their Tateossian designer bracelets and other luxurious gear, it’s quite easy to spot a celebrity in the rural spots of Devon....

Part of Exe Estuary Trail to close for three months for repair work

Part of the Exe Estuary Trail will be closed for three months later this year for repair work.

The Courtlands Boardwalk section, between Lympstone and Exmouth, will close in late September after an inspection found that timber elements of the structure are deteriorating.

In order for them to be replaced with a “more durable fibre-reinforced material,” Devon County Council says the section will be out of use for around three months. A diversion will be put in place.

Pedestrians will be able to use the footpath on Exeter Road, but a spokesperson for the council...

wagamama Launches Soul Sessions Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Talent

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/31/2023 - 4:12pm

Throughout August, wagamama will be showcasing LGBTQIA+ artists at soulful outdoor performances titled, Soul Sessions. The live music sets will take place between 6:30-8:30pm on different weekdays, dependent on location, at some of the restaurants’ most iconic outdoor dining locations. Soul Sessions will celebrate some of the diverse and empowering voices hailing from the LGBTQIA+ community as part of their pride celebrations this year.

wagamama is also treating its’ guests to a summer cocktail or mindful drink if they quote ‘Soul Sessions’ on arrival during the events. Cocktails...

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