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National Express is advising passengers to check online before they travel as it introduces an extensive reduction to its timetable with effect from 00:01 Tuesday 24 March 2020.

The coach operator will be temporarily running limited services across its scheduled national network in response to the impact of Coronavirus (Covid-19).

Chris Hardy, managing director of National Express UK Coach, explains: “We are implementing significant short notice changes and cancellations following the latest Government advice.

“We will do our best to let customers know about the...

Two organisations in the East Devon estuary town of Topsham are working together during the Corona crisis to provide essential information and inspiration for local people, and especially those in need of support during self-isolation.

The two are Estuary League of Friends - a hugely-respected charity based in the town, and Love Topsham, a group of volunteers who run a Community Interest Company focused on encouraging local business and community-based initiatives.

Estuary League of Friends who normally work with local social care services to provide help and support to the...

Woodworking is one job that is loved by numerous people around the globe. Many adults often end up taking a break from their main career field to make some handicrafts and experience the life of a professional crafter. The main reason is, by working as a woodworker, an individual is said to feel more connected to nature, alive and accomplished.

Working with wood has been around since the start of civilization. It is one of the planet’s oldest professions. Before steel, cement and bricks were established, wood was mainly used for constructing houses, furniture and even jewellery....

In response to the Coronavirus Sparx – a socially focused learning technology company – is offering secondary schools free access to Sparx Maths Virtual Classroom so Devon students can continue their maths lessons remotely. The Exeter-based company will support any school that has had to close as a result of the virus through the product, for the duration of their closure.

Sparx already provides its maths learning platform, Sparx Maths, to secondary schools across Devon, including those within the Ted Wragg Trust, Education South West and West Country Trust. The technology allows...