Lucky Brit Lands £1.3m Jackpot at Paddy Power Games

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 04/28/2020 - 8:04am

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...

Enjoy the Comfort Of Cool - Managing High Temperatures in the Home

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...

Devon Scrubs: Volunteer army pitching in across Devon to support PPE stocks for health and care staff

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/27/2020 - 5:58pm

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 residents urged to remain vigilant as new COVID-19 scams continue to be identified

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.

Trading Standards Officers are...

University of Exeter expert elected to prestigious American Academy of Arts & Sciences

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/27/2020 - 5:29pm

A University of Exeter expert has been elected to one of the world’s most prestigious academic organisations.

Professor John Dupré joins Charles Darwin and Albert Einstein in becoming a member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences.

Professor Dupré researches the philosophy of science, including biological classification, evolution, the limitations of evolutionary psychology, the biological basis of sex and gender and the philosophy of economics. His recent work has been directed towards developing a fully processual account of the nature of living systems....

One More Push! Charity at heart of corona fightback calls for final donations to reach target

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 04/27/2020 - 12:11pm

One more push! That’s the plea of a charity appealing for £60,000 to continue its work for the elderly and the vulnerable in a Devon community.

The Estuary League of Friends is based in Topsham and delivers social care to that community and those in a wide area nearby reaching parts of Exeter, Clyst St George and Clyst St Mary, and towards Exmouth.

In recent weeks the charity has of course added to its usual work with a huge effort to help those most in need during the Coronavirus crisis.

This has involved organising volunteers to deliver groceries, medicines...

Tech Awards to pay tribute to Covid-19 Heroes

Authored by Program
Posted: Mon, 04/27/2020 - 12:08pm

Heroes who are helping as part of the nation’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic will be honoured at this year’s Tech South West Awards.

Launching with a live online event on Friday May 1, the annual awards cover Bath, Bristol, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire, recognising and celebrating talent, creativity, business success, education, leadership and diversity across the technology sector.

Last year the UK Hydrographic Office in Taunton, Bluefruit Software in Cornwall, University of Plymouth, Rocketmakers in...

Your NHS is here for you: GP practices in Devon provide reassurance they are still open

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 04/27/2020 - 11:48am

Doctors in Devon are reassuring local people that the NHS is still there for them if they are unwell and need help.

NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens has warned that delays in getting treatment due to coronavirus fears pose a long term risk to people’s health.

The message comes as new findings that four in ten people are too concerned about being a burden on the NHS to seek help from their GP. Clinicians are concerned that some people who would benefit from urgent medical help may not be receiving it. People may be worried about coming to hospitals at this time....

Five tips from project to support people with dementia and carers in COVID-19 lockdown

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/27/2020 - 11:39am

New guidance has been developed as part of a major project to support people with dementia and family carers who are facing isolation and reduced services as a result of COVID-19.

A new leaflet features five simple tips, developed using the latest robust research and with the input of people affected by dementia. The leaflet is part-funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), in a project led by the University of Exeter and the NIHR Older People and Frailty Policy Research Unit, with partners including Alzheimer’s Society, Manchester University, Bradford...

Tips and Tricks for Your Manually Retractable Awnings

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Mon, 04/27/2020 - 10:30am

Its time to expand that outdoor space of yours. It’s time to think about bringing down those annoying cooling and heating bills. Invest in a retractable awning and enjoy cooler indoors. Even more, a retractable awning can instantly elevate any outdoor space. From office outdoors to alfresco spaces in your home, retractable awnings have so much to offer. So, if you want to protect your home from the effects of the sun (and even UV lights), think of a retractable awning. So, if these are the things you want to accomplish in your home or office, keep reading. This guide contains everything...

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