Meet Matthew, he lives in Bude with his family and looks like your typical 10year old. However, Matthew is a very special lad. When he was five and a half months old he got meningococcal septicemia. He was incredibly poorly and nearly died but luckily Matthew is a true fighter and bravely fought for his life and won! His recovery was a slow and steady one that is such a blessing however as he got older it was clear that the disease had left him with an acquired brain injury causing him to have learning difficulties, speech and language problems, behavioral problems and sensory processing disorder. He has no danger awareness and is constantly seeking sensory stimulation. Matthew is in need of a sensory room in his home to help with his day to day recovery and this is where you can help.

Benjamin Franklin said “there were only two things certain in life: death and taxes”. Which makes forward planning an imperative if you have family finances to safeguard.

If you are looking at moving home or buying a new house from a developer, watch out for this new trap that people are falling into that can make your home unsaleable or unmortgageable.

Life is unpredictable and often unforeseeable events happen. Planning for the inevitable and even for the unexpected will help to protect the ones you love at a time when their world has fallen apart.

BRIDES and grooms-to-be are being invited from now onwards (April, 2017) to say ‘I do’ to having their weddings at a luxury, boutique hotel in Devon’s heartland.

The Mayor of Barnstaple, Councillor Mrs Julie Hunt hosted her Mayor’s Spring Ball Black Tie event at The Barnstaple Hotel on Friday 31 March 2017 and what a success it was!

When a loved one passes away there is so much to cope with not to mention the administration of their estate. Financial worries can also be an issue and understanding the cost of legal proceedings can remove some of that worry. Samuels Solicitors try hard to help in that process.

Every stage of moving home can be a stressful experience so having an expert working in your best interests has to be your highest priority. Reduce that stress by getting a professional conveyancing team to take the strain for you.

This Spring sees the much-anticipated launch of HIDDEN HISTORIES OF RURAL NORTH DEVON: OPENING UP THE BEAFORD ARCHIVE, a vibrant and unique three-year project for the people of North Devon, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Life is unpredictable and preparing for every eventuality can be tricky. But with the guidance of a good solicitor you can choose the best option for you and your family.