A new award ceremony celebrating innovation and excellence in research across Cornwall, Devon & Somerset is now open for nominations.
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), Clinical Research Network, South West Peninsula has launched its new Research Awards. This is an opportunity to recognise exceptional achievements and dedication to research delivery in the region.
Nominations are now open and there are 12 categories:
Devon County Council is asking road users to travel with care over the next few days and into the weekend as heavy rain is forecast and flooding likely in several areas.
Currently highways teams are working to clear flooding in several places including at the Countess Wear Roundabout in Exeter.
A Yellow Weather Warning is in place until tomorrow and another is in place on Saturday night and into Sunday morning.
Heavy rain is forecast, especially over high ground with many places within the warning area seeing 10-15 mm of rain.
Almost a third of UK couples say that increased stress over the festive months makes their sleep issues even worse - with sleep disturbance ravaging relationships, according to new research from sleep technology company, Emma.
Family stress (29%), work stress (28%) and financial stress (24%) are causing sleep issues to worsen for suffering British couples over the festive months- driving them to the brink during the 'most wonderful time of the year'.
These Christmas sleep troubles come on top of a year-round sleep epidemic affecting 60% of UK couples, who are keeping each...
National housebuilder Redrow Homes has sponsored the junior team at Broadclyst Football Club, near to its Saxon Brook development, in Exeter, Devon.
The club caters for teams from under-sixes through to under-thirteens, and in recent years has increased in size due to the demand for the sport in the area. Redrow’s sponsorship has helped the team acquire new match day attire for the upcoming football season.
Mr Newcombe, who has purchased a property at Saxon Brook and is one of the coaches at Broadclyst Football Club, said; “It is fantastic that Redrow has sponsored the team...
There are some specific categories of parasitic insects that can be easily found in our environment but are not that easy to spot. One such parasite is a bedbug. Apart from giving rise to rashes and itchy sensation on biting, they can also be found in common hiding places. It is not an easy task to spot them, so here is a guide about what bed bugs look like and a guide to finding them.
There are some possible steps to be taken and things to be kept in mind before you actually start with the treatment. To be able to find them, first, you should be well aware of how these bed bugs...
The Recycled Candle Company is opening its doors to chaps who need inspiration, advice and beer when deciding what gifts to buy for their loved ones.
Friday 20th December is the date for last minute male shoppers who need guidance with their Christmas gift selection this year.
Richard Hills-Ingyon and Sargon Latchin of The Recycled Candle Company are keeping the Gandy Street shop open until late to give suggestions for guilt-free gifts that don’t cost the earth.
Richard explained: “We are on a mission to prevent those last-minute purchases at the local garage which...
Childline volunteers are preparing to work day and night over the festive period to help young people from the South West who are struggling to cope with serious mental health problems.
In 2018/19 the NSPCC service delivered 7,157 counselling sessions across the 12-day period over Christmas and New Year – with almost 900 of those sessions happening between midnight and 7am.
More than half of those seeking support through the night across the festive period were struggling with mental health issues, self-harm and in the worst cases, suicidal thoughts and feelings.
DEVONIANS are being encouraged by a care provider in the county to spread some festive cheer this Christmas by keeping an eye on any elderly and vulnerable relatives or neighbours (December 2019).
Christmas can be bleak for anyone living alone and Guardian Homecare, which provides care in the Torbay and Exeter areas, is asking people to check on loved ones and those who live nearby.
Catherine Porter, Manager for the care provider, said: “Christmas is all about spending time with friends and family, but there are some people out there, our service users included, that do not...
Starting any business is an admirable goal, but manufacturing in particular can be overwhelming due to the number of processes involved.This is especially so if you have no experience or history in this particular area, you need to make sensible and thoroughly-researched decisions from the get-go.
Here are four important ideas to consider when you’re starting out in this industry.
Be Open to Finding Help from Other Experienced Companies
Problems will arise during the course of finding your place within the manufacturing world, and if problems surface which you...
The Safer Devon Partnership has today launched a campaign featuring a hard-hitting film, warning people of the threat of radicalisation.
Through its campaign the Partnership, which provides leadership for community safety work carried out across the county, is seeking to raise awareness about the risks of radicalisation, and in particular the role the internet (through social media, online gaming etc) often plays in that process.
Radicalisation is the process by which a person comes to support terrorism and extremist ideologies associated with terrorist groups. People can...
