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A mum of two in Torrington, North Devon has come up with an idea to encourage her friends, family and neighbours to take part in #distantsocialising by creating ‘pub-tastic’ family fun in the comfort of their own homes.

After a few weeks of lock down, Jen Cooper had the idea for ‘Getting Together, Miles Apart’ events at her cyber pub Under Loch and Quay Inn , where weekly themes and music from ‘resident DJ’ Silent Streets Collective are shared on the website to connect people with their loved ones and inspire a good time.

“I am so busy in my job for the NHS during the...

Research has revealed that five key worker roles, essential to keeping Devon running, earn less than the real Living Wage of £19,344.

During the Covid-19 crisis there has been an influx of appreciation for the UK’s key workers. A variety of companies are offering a range of free or discounted food, drink, phone contracts, app subscriptions and clothing all to celebrate those who are keeping the country running.

However Check-a-Salary , the salary comparison platform, have conducted research into the salaries of 20 different key worker roles across the UK and uncovered...

We are living in uncertain times. Since the Covid-19 pandemic first seeped into the news headlines, only a matter of months ago, countries across the globe have been taking precautions. This had often involved lockdowns, with normal settings for social interaction – bars, restaurants, theatres, concert halls, and so on – closed until further notice. This crackdown on socializing has affected relationships, too. What if you happen to be single, and would have anticipated heading out to pubs or nightclubs at the weekend to interact with potential dates? There is an alternative, one that has...

Last year Healthy Homes for Wellbeing, run by Exeter Community Energy (ECOE) launched a Winter Warmth campaign highlighting the issues of fuel poverty and hard to heat homes faced by local residents each and every winter.

The campaign generated almost £5,000 for the Healthy Homes Hardship Fund, thanks to the generosity of local residents.

This money has been used over the past six months to support low income and vulnerable households with purchases such as electric heaters, fridges, washing machines, cookers, fuel vouchers and basic repairs.

“With winter now...