A playful and innovative set of new small-scale arts commissions, designed to harness Devon and Cornwall’s creative talents by showing that ‘home is where the arts is’, have been launched.
Arts and Culture, University of Exeter has partnered with the Exeter Phoenix, Kaleider and Exeter Northcott Theatre to unveil this new initiative to encourage freelance artists across Devon and Cornwall to unleash their creativity - using inspiration found only in their homes.
The project, called ‘Hyperlocal’, is offering 10 micro-commissions for artists working with any discipline -...
Devon Air Ambulance will temporarily be responding to patients solely by critical care car but its critical care paramedics will still be able to respond to patients with their specialist skills and equipment. Heléna Holt, CEO, explains “Standing down our aircraft has been a very difficult decision for us to make but one we have had to take in order to protect all of our crew.” She added “Whilst the paramedics wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when treating and conveying patients, our pilots cannot operate the aircraft wearing PPE. They also cannot maintain a 2 metre distance...
More than 100,000 people have contacted BBC Local Radio’s coronavirus helpline since it was set up two weeks ago.
The Make a Difference campaign was launched to link up those in need of help with those who can provide it.
It is the biggest response the BBC has ever had to a Local Radio campaign.
Make a Difference has already helped get essential items to a terminally ill father of three, find a lift to work for an NHS worker whose car had broken down and stopped a man from getting evicted from his home.
Your M&S Foodhalls in Devon are open, so you and your community can get the fresh food and essentials you need
Stores open include: Barnstable, Exeter, Plymouth, Torbay, Crownhill, Dartmouth, Exebridges Exeter, Tiverton and Exmouth Royal Avenue.
Up-to-date opening hours for individual stores can be found online on the M&S store locator .
M&S Foodhalls in Devon have all the fresh food and essentials you need, and we are restocking the shelves all day. Their delivery drivers and suppliers are going the extra mile to ensure that shelves remain stocked...
Whether you already have sash windows in your property that need updating, or you are thinking of installing new sash windows to replace a different style entirely, they are a great way to improve the energy efficiency of any property.
Below we explain their benefits, why installing triple glazing with Argon gas works so well and how our bespoke service can help your property.
Benefits of New Sash windows
Installing new sash windows brings a wide range of benefits to your home, such as:
Hong Kong is an ideal place to set up shop if you are looking to expand your business into an international market. Friendly taxation laws and incentives are designed to make Hong Kong the preferred choice for international businesses looking to create a foothold in Asia.
As with any international expansion, however, there are some tricky waters to navigate both in the initial setup and long-term management of your business in Hong Kong. Here are three tips to help make your venture as successful and sustainable as possible.
The coronavirus pandemic is unprecedented. As the deadly virus arrives in workplaces, businesses in Exeter are responding quickly to prevent staff from spreading the infection.
Many businesses in Exeter sent staff home last week as a precautionary measure. Firms employing staff that can work from home can continue normal business operations remotely with minimal disruption. However, it’s not the same story for everyone.
From 20 March, the government issued an enforced closure on businesses that provide a public service including gyms, cinemas and casinos. The British...
Devon County Council has launched the COVID-19 Prompt Action Fund to help provide valuable funding to organisations working in communities that have been affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
The scheme, which only launched this week, has had over 80 applications already.
The grants of less than £500 will help voluntary and community groups to tackle the social and economic impacts of the virus outbreak and help those who are most vulnerable in their communities.
The funding can be used to address issues such as:
Rock Choir is the largest contemporary choir of the UK and remains unique with over 32,000 Members participating in approximately 400 local communities across the UK. With coronavirus gripping the country and with many of their Members in isolation, Rock Choir Founder and Creative Director, Caroline Redman Lusher , has announced how Rock Choir will ‘Keep Britain Singing’ .
Rock Choir is known for its unique formula that leads to a natural high and change of mood experienced by its Membership on a weekly basis and confirmed by a singing experiment featured on BBC2’s Trust Me I’m A...
The Prime Minister will write to every UK household to urge them to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives.
A letter from the Prime Minister will land on the doorsteps of 30 million households across all four UK nations from next week.
The Prime Minister will outline the guidance everyone should follow and the measures the Government has put in place to fight coronavirus and to support businesses and workers.
He will urge everyone to follow the rules to save lives and thank NHS staff working round the clock as well as everyone volunteering their time to...
