We all know some games are better for you than others. Of course, stealing cars on Grand Theft Auto isn’t going to be as educational as five rounds of online Scrabble.

However, educational and brain stimulating games can sometimes be too dull to enjoy. It’s 2019 though, and as you’d expect, there are plenty that are fantastic too.

Whether you’re gaming on your way to work or sitting down for a few hours of an evening, we take a look at the best games to keep your brain active and improve your cognitive skills…

Bingo!

The online bingo scene is absolutely...

A specialist family law solicitor has been promoted to senior associate solicitor at The Family Law Company.

Imran Khodabocus, who is based in the company’s Exeter office, specialises in children and domestic violence cases.

After qualifying at a legal firm in Somerset, he joined The Family Law Company’s Children and Domestic Violence team in 2016 and became team leader later that year.

Imran says: “It’s a real honour to receive this promotion, as it highlights the faith that the company has in me for the long-term.

“Family law needs solicitors who can...

Topsham, the picturesque estuary town five miles from Exeter, has launched a donation scheme and discount card, to encourage residents to shop locally whilst raising money for year-round activities to promote the town.

The annual Love Topsham Card is available to anyone who makes a minimum donation of just £3 per month (or a one-off payment of £36), and its available to EX3 businesses who make a donation as well. Payments can be made via the Love Topsham website, through a standing order with a bank or at a number of shops in town. Local businesses are then encouraged to make an...

After many years working and earning in the same job, or same field, sometimes a new challenge or career seems very appealing and getting back to studying, or even trying it for the first time, can be a greatly rewarding move both in personal fulfilment and in career prospects. There is a lot to consider in returning to study as a mature student so this handy guide will take you through some of the key aspects of what you can expect when going down this route.

So what to study?

You may have a very specific idea of what subject or qualification you might be looking at or...

The RD&E has achieved one of the highest scores in the country in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

The trust came third in the country compared to other similar NHS trusts when staff were asked if they would recommend the organisation as a place to work or receive treatment - with 85.8% of staff recommending the RD&E.

The RD&E also came out in third place nationally on the survey’s overall staff engagement indicator, scoring 7.32 out of 10 compared to the national average of 7.0. This was a ‘significant improvement’ on last year’s score according to the NHS Staff...

Peplows Chartered Accountants have relocated their office in Exeter, however, you don't need to worry about changing the postcode in your sat nav or getting out a map as they have conveniently moved to bigger offices within the same building.

The Devon firm desperately required more room to meet growing demand but were keen for clients to continue to benefit from the advantages that the current location delivers.

A recruitment drive over the last few years, to ensure that the professional, valuable and accessible service the that firm is committed to was maintained, had...

White Stuff is excited to announce the opening of its new shop in Totnes on the 1st March.

The shop will stand at 57 High Street and will feature a mix of clothing, footwear and accessories for men and women as well as homeware.

The 969 sq.ft. shop, which was historically a bank, will keep many of its original features such as the beautiful mahogany panelling, decorative tiles and the old lift which will be converted into a special kids’ play area. True to White Stuff values, there will also be a charity sweet shop as well as complimentary tea and coffee for visitors....

A project in Exeter, organised by a 15-year old girl, is looking to raise money to purchase hot water bottles for the homeless in Exeter.

Sophie Clist who is 15 and is from Axminster, is looking to receive enough donations for at least 100 hot water bottles to give out to the homeless and displaced on the streets to keep them warm during the bitterly cold nights.

The project is part of the Hot Water Bottle Network which already operates across the country including Brighton, Bristol, Manchester and Leicester and has seen many hundreds of bottles being distributed to those...

Barratt and David Wilson Homes is continuing its positive work to support local employment, by creating new roles to develop talent in the construction industry in Exeter.

The leading housebuilder, which is has its regional headquarters in Exeter, aims to recruit five new bricklaying apprentices to work across its developments in the region. They include sites in Exeter and Pinhoe.

It will also look to recruit a Technical Advanced Apprentice and a Commercial Advanced Apprentice who will have roles based at head office.

The vacancies come ahead of the twelfth annual...