Icy conditions could be a problem on Devon’s roads tomorrow (Wednesday 29 January) as another cold night is in store this evening.

The main gritting routes in the county are already being treated by Devon County Council’s gritters this afternoon and they will continue their efforts overnight.

While the possibility of snow is only forecast for Dartmoor, wintry showers are forecast on areas of high ground, although they are set to die out in the early hours.

Road surface temperatures are expected to drop below zero across large parts of the county, with East Devon...

A Facebook post about recycling tealights has had an unexpected reaction, with requests from people across the UK wanting to know more.

The Recycled Candle Company posted an image of founder Richard Hills-Ingyon holding a bag of tealights to illustrate that the business can recycle them.

Richard said: “Most people know that we recycle used candles, but we were getting asked more and more about tealights and the possibility of recycling leftover wax.

“We were absolutely amazed by the reaction, with hundreds of people liking and sharing the post, and asking for...

After setting up your website, the first thing on your mind should always be Search Engine Optimization – SEO. SEO is the process or the techniques involved in getting more traffic to your website by falling higher in the search engines’ ranking. There are specific ways in which you can do this, but it is actually quite easy to lose your way and fall into the trap of false information.

Here are a few common myths about SEO that you may fall for:

SEO is a one-time project

Most people put all their energy into SEO when their website is new, or when they finally...

If you’re trying to ensure your care home is the best around, there are a few things you’ll want to focus on. Running a care home can be a challenge, particularly given the amount of competition you’ll face. So, making sure you take steps to set your home apart from the competition is crucial.

Of course, you’ll also want to ensure you’re providing the best level of care for the residents of the home. The question is, how can you ensure your care home excels? Below you’ll discover everything you need to know.

Focus on luxury, not necessity

If you really want your...

Marie Curie, the UK’s leading charity for people living with a terminal illness and their families, is urgently calling for volunteers in Devon to give just two hours of their time to hand out the charity’s iconic daffodil pins, in return for donations.

Volunteers will be supporting the Great Daffodil Appeal – Marie Curie’s biggest fundraising campaign, held every March.

In the next 10 years, more than six million people will die in the UK and of this number 75% will need end of life care. The money raised from the Great Daffodil Appeal will help Marie Curie Nurses provide...

PEOPLE in Devon are being urged to show support on World Cancer Day for everyone affected by the disease.

Cancer Research UK is calling on men, women and children to wear one of the charity’s brightly coloured Unity Bands with pride on Tuesday, February 4.

Every hour, around 4 people are diagnosed with cancer in the South West.*

Wearing a Unity Band is a way of showing solidarity with people affected by the disease.

The Unity Band is available in three different colours – pink, navy and blue. It can be worn in memory of a loved one, to celebrate people who’...

Wintry showers could make conditions on Devon’s roads hazardous overnight and into tomorrow morning, Devon County Council is warning.

While most of the county is likely to see rain and hail showers over the next 24 hours, up to 3.5cm of snow is forecast for higher ground such as Dartmoor, with less expected on Exmoor and the Blackdown Hills.

Devon County Council’s fleet of gritters will be treating all of Devon’s main gritting routes between 8pm until 6am, with multiple treatments in some areas. They will be monitoring conditions throughout the night and the County Council...

‘The Haven Spa’ located in Guildhall Shopping Centre, Exeter, has been acquired by new owners.

Zoe Davies Haven Spa Director said: “We are thrilled and delighted with the new acquisition; it’s an amazing opportunity to invest in the only independent day spa in the City. Each member of staff is highly qualified in their area of expertise offering an exceptional and very personal customer service; and they contribute to the success of the business.”

The Haven boasts eight treatment rooms, including two doubles, a manicure and nail bar as well as a dedicated studio for groups...

PARENTS who are separating or divorcing but are struggling to make arrangements to see their children are invited to get in touch with a new legal practice this month (January 2020).

Children in the Middle is the only legal practice in England and Wales specialising solely in giving parents direct access to barristers to represent them in court, and outside.

Family barrister and co-founder, along with fellow Exeter barrister Sarah Evans, of Children in the Middle, Elizabeth McCallum explains: “If you are in a situation where you’re finding it difficult to agree with your...