Noreen Raleigh, 65 from Exeter, has been a volunteer Care Navigator for two years and it all started when she and husband Peter were supported by Hospiscare.
Noreen says, “We were lucky enough to be helped by this wonderful charity. While Peter was ill I saw that a terminal diagnosis is difficult enough when you’ve got a partner, imagine if someone was going through it by themselves. I remember thinking at the time, if I can support others through this process then that’s what I want to do.
“Around a year after Peter died I started volunteering as a Hospiscare Care...
An oven is an expensive piece of equipment that pretty much anyone who cooks anything needs in their home. This often means that many people don’t want to replace their oven when it starts to get a bit older and so live with it being slightly broken for a long time. It is important to remember, however, that issues with your oven could actually be quite dangerous to you and your family so you should always get it checked out by a professional if you think there is something wrong. To help you to identify when you should call a professional, we have put together a list of 5 signs to look...
Transport Secretary Chris Grayling yesterday welcomed the progress of the project to upgrade the rail line between Dawlish and Teignmouth.
Backed by £15million of government funding and supported by world-leading engineers, Network Rail continues to carry out detailed studies into the unique landscape around the line and how best to protect it from extreme weather.
Network Rail is due to publish options for a permanent solution next summer.
In the meantime, essential work to immediately protect the sea wall and rail line will begin in November 2018.
Nowadays, you can find umpteen makeup videos online, and after looking at it, everyone starts thinking that he or she knows how to apply makeup. This is where you go wrong as applying makeup and applying makeup correctly are two entirely different things. Just a few false strokes of eyebrow powder or concealer can spoil your whole look. Keeping this in mind five mistakes have been discussed here that you must avoid while doing makeup. Swim through the write-up to learn more about it.
Further overnight closures are due to be carried out on a section of the North Devon Link Road near Tiverton during November as part of a major ongoing maintenance scheme.
The westbound off slip from the A361 to Sampford Peverell and Tiverton Parkway will be closed overnight from 8pm to 6am, both this evening (Thursday 1 November) and also tomorrow night (Friday 2 November).
On Saturday (3 November), the westbound off slip from the A361 to Sampford Peverell will be closed for several hours from 8pm. The eastbound carriageway will then be closed for the remainder of the...
A Spotlight Review into the issue of problem gambling has been commended and endorsed by Devon County Council’s Cabinet this month, who will be incorporating recommendations from the report over the coming months, starting this week, to mark the national Responsible Gambling Week.
The review was carried out by the Corporate Infrastructure and Regulatory Services Scrutiny Committee and the Health and Adult Care Scrutiny Committee and was led by Cllr Alistair Dewhirst, following concerns from councillors on problem gambling.
Anyone planning to start their Christmas shopping early will be able to take advantage of East Devon District Council’s five-month winter parking special offer, which starts on 1 November 2018 and runs until 31 March 2019.
The daily parking tariff of £2 offers unbeatable value as it enables shoppers to take their time when making purchases, as the ticket will cover them for the entire day, from whatever time they choose to arrive until midnight.
East Devon’s temporary tariff will not only support local shops over the run-up to Christmas, but will also help boost trade...
A high-tech IT company is expanding its operational base at Plymouth Science Park following its growing success in helping businesses and government departments consistently hit key targets.
Rowe IT specialises in software engineering, cloud transitioning and consultancy services for firms seeking expert solutions in these areas.
Its diverse portfolio of clients ranges from NATO and the Ministry of Defence through to central government and private companies.
Rowe IT has a unique and flexible approach to business which has allowed it to build strong working...
Devon residents and communities are once again being called on to nominate their unsung recycling heroes, whose efforts have helped the county remain one of the greenest in the UK.
The Sixth Recycle Devon Thank You Awards will be held on Friday 22 March 2019. Nominations for the eight categories, including those for schools, businesses, and community groups, can be submitted on the Recycle Devon website from 17 October to 30 November 2018. Every year the awards go from strength to strength with more than 60 nominations for the 2018 awards. The Thank You Awards are organised by the...
With the growing threat of on-line targeted crime, companies looking to boost on-line security are being given a massive boost by a Plymouth Science Park based firm, Expert Insights.
The team is dedicated to testing and accessing leading security products and providing scores on a number of set criteria, so clients can choose which system suits their needs best and so save any ‘guesswork’ when deciding on how best to protect their firm.
“We compare leading cyber security products for business and use expert knowledge to rate services, so clients can see what is the best...
