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Even though the economy is picking up again, healthcare across the nation is still struggling to afford adequate staff and essential supplies to meet the needs of patients. Doctors and nurses are in short supply and often work more hours than they should. Whether in private practice or within the NHS, there is no doubt that more doctors are needed if the healthcare needs of a growing population are to be met.

Number of Foreign GPs Rises

Within the past decade the number of foreign doctors working within the NHS has risen by 11%. At the moment family doctors from foreign...

It seems that over the coming year, the roads in the South West of England will be seeing an influx of dashboard cameras (dash cams) and it will be drivers themselves who are fuelling the demand for their journeys to be captured on camera, according to new research by GPS company Garmin.

The Garmin Driver Safety research found that attributing fault is the biggest problem for drivers in the South West region who find themselves involved in road accidents, with one in five (20%) stating that lack of evidence was to blame for a past claim going unsettled. Just under half (47%)...

Farmers’ leaders in the South West are predicting more tough times ahead for the region’s dairy industry.

The recent announcement of further cuts means farm gate milk prices are likely to remain below the cost of production for some time to come, putting many farming families under increased pressure.

In the South West this is exacerbated by having to deal with the financial and emotional effects of bovine TB. According to figures published by industry body AHDB Dairy, 124 farmers from the region have left dairying over the last year, a stark illustration of the problems...

As the year end raises its head on the horizon, one doesn’t have to look back at the summer and fall with sadness.

Winter has many distinctions and charms to warm your heart and keep you smiling until a new starts once more. Here are 12 things to look forward to on a winter’s day.

1. The winter scent: Your lungs will awaken to the crisp and cold air with hints of pine and eucalyptus. You’ll feel alive and sharp ready to live completely in the moment.

2. Comfort food: The summer heat destroys any appetite for heavy stodgy meals. The summer calls for lighter fare such...