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Devon Air Ambulance is today resuming air operations after the successful introduction of several innovative new aviation solutions, which means we can now provide greater protection for our patients and aircrew against Coronavirus.

A new separation screen has been installed between the front and rear sections of the aircraft, which partitions-off the pilot cockpit from the patient treatment/paramedic area. Our aircrew will also now be able to use newly designed throat microphones when they need to wear Level 3 PPE respirator masks in-flight which will improve internal and...

Despite the fact that the world can at times feel like it is moving backwards, there is a huge amount to be positive about. We have never lived in a more peaceful era, child mortality and poverty is steadily decreasing, and child literacy is on the rise. However, it can be difficult to keep these things at the forefront of our mind as we make our way through the 24 hour news cycle that is the modern world. While this article is not an attempt to say that there should be more positive stories on the news, it should serve as a reminder to not only focus on the negative. Again, this is not...

A Wellbeing Support Fund has been launched in Exeter to support people who find themselves in financial difficulty due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

The scheme has been launched by Exeter City Council, with funding being provided by Devon County Council’s COVID19 Hardship Support Grant, to help individuals who are unable to access support from any other local or national initiatives.

Exeter City Council Leader, Phil Bialyk, said: “These are incredibly difficult times in so many different ways. We know that there are many people who may be struggling financially at the...

The electronics industry has grown tremendously over the recent past, causing it to become one of the biggest high tech industries in the world today. Since its inception in the 20th-century electronic inventions have made our lives more convenient and easy. Compared to the olden days when so much effort was put to achieve simple tasks, today, electronic gadgets such as televisions, telephone equipment and consumer electronics such as ThinkPad’s have made it possible for many people to enjoy their favourite products or solve day to day problems.

In 2020, be on the lookout for...