Families in Devon are being urged to check if their children are eligible for free school meals as the coronavirus crisis creates more hardship across the county.
Nationally applications for Universal Credit have gone up dramatically with initial estimates of an extra 10,000 claims in Devon in the last two weeks of March.
Now Devon County Council is appealing to hard-pressed families to make sure they do not miss out on free food for their children - even if they are not currently in school.
Schools will provide meals for vulnerable children and children of key...
The Fairchild family from Exeter, Devon are currently raising money for an Innowalk machine for daughter Jessica, 13, who has cerebral palsy. The £25,000 equipment is not funded by the NHS but will help Jessica exercise efficiently, which in turn will help her build up her muscles, reduce stiffness and even improve her digestion.
They will be taking part in charity Tree of Hope’s nationwide fundraiser Dine and Donate. Tree of Hope is asking supporters to enjoy digital dinner parties to help raise funds for sick and disabled children...
If you think that your sleep does not affect your exercise routine then think again. There is definitely a relation between the two.
In this time of the pandemic when most people from all over the world are requested to stay at home, it is very important that you remain physically fit. One of the things you need to do regularly is to exercise.
But many people forget that sleeping is also very much needed in order to be healthy. Enough sleep is needed for your body to recover. Lack of sleep has been associated with many ailments like high blood pressure and more....
Local independent house builder Devonshire Homes has announced that it is planning a controlled reopening of its construction sites from Monday 4th May 2020.
The announcement comes after Devonshire Homes closed its sites, Marketing Suites and show homes on 27th March in light of the Coronavirus pandemic.
The house builder, which currently has active construction sites in Crediton, Bovey Tracey, and St. Austell, has made the decision to start a phased process of reopening its sites in accordance with new site operating protocol guidance developed to be compliant with the...
With the world’s economy still in a slump, relocating to bigger houses has taken a back seat in a majority of people. With the declining state of the real estate business, many homeowners have decided not to sell their homes until the current economic crisis improves.
Even though moving to a bigger house is not a viable option for many, there are home improvement tips that could increase your family’s living space. One such home improvement strategy is loft conversions.
In the United States alone, loft conversions are one of the most sought-after home improvement ideas....
Alcohol and drug addiction can impact individuals negatively in many different ways. In addition to changing their behavioral pattern, it also harms the person’s wellbeing physically, mentally, and emotionally. Out of millions of individuals suffering from alcohol and drug-related problems, only some of them receive proper and complete treatment.
Traditional addiction recovery treatment includes behavioral as well as mental interventions such as medication, individual counseling, and group therapy. There is no denying the fact that these methods have helped many people get rid of...
Not only do online slots open up a world of endless winning possibilities and thrills, but they deliver sometimes life-changing wins from the very minimum of stakes. Both non-progressive and progressive video slots cater for punters looking to spin and win a great deal of money, but very few ever imagine winning the jackpot.
Paddy Power Games are the number one destination for jackpots, and not just your standard jackpots, but daily ‘got to go’ jackpots. A series of titles developed by Red Tiger Gaming are linked via a very sophisticated piece of technology known as the...
Coping with the heat in warmer parts of the world is a challenge. Keeping your home cool enough to enjoy an environment that offers a superior quality of life is essential - in fact, if not approached carefully the issue of cooling the home can be one that provides the average homeowner with challenges that can seem extremely daunting. However, the fact of the matter is that with a carefully thought out approach and some basic research it is possible to enjoy a home that is comfortable and pleasant - even in the face of the harshest of heatwaves. With some forethought, it is even possible...
A VOLUNTEER army of more than 150 volunteers are working from home across Devon to provide vital PPE back up for local NHS and healthcare front liners after a community fundraising appeal netted more than £2,000 in just one week.
Across Devon, the talented crew of craftspeople are stitching and cutting around the clock to provide essential scrubs, laundry bags, and headbands, as well as printing 3D visors, to help protect key staff in hospitals, care homes and in the community.
Devon Scrubs started out as an appeal called Scrubs For Plymouth on a social media site before...
Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service is reminding residents to ‘stay home, stay safe and stay scam aware’, as new coronavirus (COVID-19) related scams continue to emerge.
Since the outbreak there has been a rise in scams exploiting the uncertainty surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19). These include medical kits that claim to prevent or cure the disease, counterfeit or unsafe medical supplies, such as hand sanitizer and swabbing kits, and financial scams, including phone calls claiming to be from your bank or mortgage provider.
