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Inspired by Greta Thunberg (sort of) > “You have stolen my dreams and my childhood with your multi-buy deals and you have the nerve to call it progress. How dare you.” While we were meant to be riding our bikes through the lanes of Tavistock and eating pasties by the quay in Looe, we were instead forced into a life of economic resistance — campaigning against £4 sausage rolls, £1.80 canned drinks, and the unholy rise of Freddos to 50p. This wasn’t how it was supposed to be. We were meant to support local. We were meant to know our butcher by name, not by barcode. But you replaced grandad’s shed with a “drive-thru innovation experience centre”. You promised “convenience”. You delivered cardboard-tasting coffee at £4.95 a pop. And now you want to franchise everything from scones to socket replacements? How dare you. Instead of running lemonade stands… We were calculating the profit margin of £3.60 for 12 grapes. We were analysing the price elasticity of milk and why it now requires a cre

Say hello to Murat Cuts — the newest barber shop on the block, located at No. 14 Winner Street, Paignton. Run by the ever-positive, always-smiling local legend Murat Babat, this fresh new business is already making waves thanks to his reputation for sharp cuts, good chats, and an atmosphere that makes everyone feel welcome. Master of the Skin Fade... Murat isn’t just a barber — he’s a craftsman. Known across town for his advanced skills and eye for detail, Murat specialises in modern gents’ cuts, with a growing fanbase praising his next-level skin fades. Whether you're after a clean-up or a complete transformation, you're in safe hands. A Stylish New Addition to a Street on the Rise Winner Street is undergoing a local revival — and Murat Cuts is a perfect example of the fresh energy returning to the area. With its clean, contemporary look (just check out the photos!), the shop adds real character to this historic part of Paignton. It’s more than just a haircut — it’s about community, s

You can safely say that Google is still the best platform for businesses to generate more interest and enquiries from. It's not only the website visitors, its the quality of the customer which use the Google search platform. Compared to other online functions like Facebook and Tik-Tok which generate low quality enquiries, Google has consistently provided higher intent clients which leads to more sales and a better overall conversion rate. Here are a few tips to get even more from the Google platform. Providing useful and good quality information on your website is crucial for ranking highly. Google wants its users to have the best possible experience and to keep them safe. The more relevant information and proof you can provide throughout your website will help the advanced google bots understand your setup better, leading to improved rankings. Offer genuine customer testimonials and links back to those reviews. F.A.Q's is another great way to show customers and google your taking the

In 1990, Margaret Thatcher made it clear — she would never surrender the pound 💷💷💷 And here at DC Trades, we feel the same way about our communities. We say: ❌ No to cheap listings with no checks. ❌ No to faceless directories full of cowboys. ❌ No to our towns being swallowed by the big players. ❌ No to selling out trust for traffic. We won’t give up on the real people behind the businesses. We won’t trade our standards for quick clicks. We won’t let Devon and Cornwall be sold off. Local trades. Vetted properly. Respected always. We’re keeping it British. We’re keeping it real. We’re keeping it local.

The online retail giants know they must break us in Devon and Cornwall or risk losing this war. Let us therefore brace ourselves to do our duty, and should this region endure for a thousand years, business owners will still say, “This was their finest hour.” So be ready for the conflict. For it is better for us to be defeated in honest business than to look upon the outrage of our community, our streets, and our identity. I have nothing to offer but overtime... no sick pay... and no holiday pay. We are entering an ordeal of the most grievous kind. Months of early starts await us. Cold mornings, late nights, long hours, but we will endure. You ask: What is our policy? I will say ... it is to wage war. War online. War by social media. War in the browser cookies and on the Google maps listings. With all our might and with all the strength that tight-knit communities and proud neighbourhoods can give us. To wage war against a monstrous machine never surpassed in the lamentable catalogue of

🛠️ Your Plymouth Handyman – Local Trade Hero When it comes to reliable, professional, and friendly home repairs in Plymouth and surrounding areas, Tom of Your Plymouth Handyman stands out as a real local hero. Local Roots & Hands‑On Expertise Tom launched his handyman business in 2019, leaving behind a corporate career at BT to pursue his passion for DIY and home improvement. In just over four years, he's completed 3000+ jobs and proudly served 500+ happy customers, earning 140+ five-star reviews . A Small Business with Big Results As a one-man team, Tom takes personal pride in every job – whether installing TV brackets, planing doors, fixing guttering, or laying flooring. His motto is simple: no job is too small or too detailed . What His Customers Say > “Tom was fantastic!! Removed a tree branch … Friendly honest and reliable. Definitely going to use him again.” “Very professional… quick and diligent worker, and he cleans up after himself too!” Such glowing testimonials highlight hi