A joint New Year message from Steve Brown, director of public health Devon County Council and Dr Rob Dyer, NHS medical director for Devon.
It is customary at this time of year to reflect, to look at the last 12-months – and then to look ahead.
2020 was certainly like no other for many of us.
What we expected at the beginning of the year - the usual trials and tribulations of normal times – were suddenly and significantly turned on their head in March.
The worrying images on our TVs screens first from Wuhan in China, then Hong Kong, Russia and then...
Former students and supporters gave more than £68 million and 92,000 volunteering hours to the University of Exeter's biggest ever philanthropy campaign.
Making the Exceptional Happen – which began in 2012 and has now ended – raised money for vital research in areas such as dementia, diabetes and cancer; environmental problems like climate change, plastic pollution and food security; and economic, social and political dynamics across the world.
Funds also supported bursaries and scholarships so talented students can attend Exeter irrespective of their financial...
The closing date for the Clyst Valley Regional Park public consultation has been extended to 9am on Monday 18th January 2021. The extension gives people more time to comment on proposals for this large green space, in light of coronavirus restrictions.
The Clyst Valley is on the doorstep of a rapidly growing population in the west end of East Devon. Now more than ever, it is crucial that local people can get outside, enjoy nature and explore the East Devon countryside for their health and wellbeing. The Clyst Valley Regional Park masterplan suggests improvements for the next 25...
At the time of writing, COVID-19 has been confirmed to have infected over 1.6 million people in the UK, put the global economy on tenterhooks, and cancelled billions of social events worldwide. But since the World Health Organisation declared COVID-19 a Public Health Emergency of International Concern in February, thousands of researchers, volunteers, and organisations have come together in the race to develop an effective vaccine. As Pfizer makes its breakthrough with the first UK-approved vaccine, philanthropist and scientific publisher James Drake takes a look at how the UK will roll...
The new year brings hope for many people that their lives will be better. This is the reason why resolutions are often made at the beginning of the year, indicating a fresh start. Thus, the new year is also the best time to begin a new habit that proves to be beneficial for your overall well-being. In line with this, below are some new wellness habits that you should start doing in 2021.
Mind-Boosting Diet
While the idea of getting into a diet maybe not so new when it comes to wellness, particularly after the holiday season, this may still be considered new to you if you have...
A new whisky and gin tasting company has launched in Devon, shining the spotlight on the region’s finest drinks and distilleries.
Based in Exeter, Azu Spirits is a premium spirits tasting brand, delivering a blind tasting experience straight to customers’ doors.
The company’s local gin tasting box features selected gins from Atlantic Distillery, Conker, Curio, Papillon, Pothecary and Wrecking Coast, showcasing some of the South West’s finest distilleries.
Ellen Gibson, founder of Azu Spirits, said: “Being based in Devon, we’re privileged to have some of the...
In Forex, there are two types of traders. Traders who are emotional and traders who are robots. You may not know what type of trader you are if you do not start trading but most people think emotional traders are profitable. They are wrong as emotional does not come to help when you are trading. Maybe this is the reason people try to spend their money on buying Forex bots that can automate their trading. These bots do not have emotions and they are pure robots. They are the only software that is designed to meet your needs of the trading platform and make your analyses faster. They act...
There are lots of facial treatments on the market both invasive and non-invasive which you can have to improve the look and feel of your skin, but not all of them will be right for you or your skin. Invasive procedures often have long recovery times and may not be something you can fit into, or around your everyday life. A non invasive procedure is more likely to be easier to fit into your day and your lifestyle.
There is so much in everyday life that can damage your skin - from the sun's UV rays to smoke and air pollution. Beautiful skin is something you deserve and something...
Social media marketing seems like an ancient topic, and most brands are using it as a powerful tool for marking their presence. However, some service-oriented brands still struggle to use it to uplift their brand awareness. A marketing strategy can either make you float or make you drown due to the other collateral factors. A brand that is starting out in a world full of competitions can find it tough to survive. However, a brand that uses the right marketing tactic can reach the top with minimum hurdles. Hence, it is essential to be mindful and visualise what you want to get from a...
Divorce lawyer Donna Hart from The Family Law Company suggests there is another way to start 2021 rather than go straight for the split.
Every new year family lawyers talk about Divorce Day - the first Monday in January after the Christmas break is finished. This year it falls on January 4.
Traditionally it is the day when a spike is seen in divorce enquiries, attributed to the additional demands of the festive period when families are hyped up and emotionally pressured to live up to expectations – which often includes overspending.
