Scientists in Cornwall are making a final appeal for people to take part in research that will shed light on the health effects of marine pollution.
To help them assess the health risks that ocean-goers might face, the researchers want to compare the health of people who venture into the waves with those who stay firmly on shore.
The University of Exeter Medical School is working with Surfers Against Sewage to conduct the study, with the final phase starting on Monday 13th April. They are asking adults living in England and Wales to respond to a short online survey,...
A leading training provider is boosting awareness of the wide range of apprenticeship opportunities in the South West.
Positive Outcomes has apprenticeships available across sectors such as IT, business, property, customer services and retail.
During the Skills South West event, it held a competition to win £100 high street vouchers in an aim to draw attention to apprenticeships and what they offer. The competition was very popular and was won by 14-year-old Sophie Sproston from Paignton who is shortly due to receive her £100 worth of high street vouchers.
Take a step back in time at A la Ronde this month and discover more about Victorian innovations in the sixteen-sided house; including gas lamps, speaking tubes, the central heating system, a water tower, laundry and a dumb waiter.
A la Ronde is providing specific information about each of these items and looking at ways to make them more interactive for families and visitors. For example, areas of the dumb waiter that are usually closed have been opened up, the gas lamps have been lit in the entrance and dining room and an area has been set up outside the laundry for children to...
Northern soul dancers from the number one hit cd move on up,are hosting a local charity alldayer ar the White ensign club for the whole family, Learn some of the dance moves keep fit have fun .with music entertainment face painting , raffles and prizes .
Tickets are £5 all proceeds go to local charities in the local community .
Contact Facebook crazy 4 soul or white ensign club for more details
Browne Jacobson has appointed Dale Collins as a partner in its Exeter regulatory practice.
Previously a senior associate with Bond Dickinson in Bristol, Dale is a solicitor-advocate specialising in all aspects of contentious regulatory work including pollution offences, food safety and health and safety offences and appeals. His clients include both multi-national businesses and SMEs in relation to regulatory investigations and prosecutions; he also acts as an advocate in health and safety prosecutions on behalf of the HSE.
With 25 years’ experience as a criminal advocate...
The NHS Trust that runs Exeter Community Hospital in Whipton and community health and social care services across the city finished runner-up at a national awards ceremony for its work to resolve complaints at the earliest possible stage.
The Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust was a finalist in the Patient Experience Network National Awards (PENNA), which took place at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre.
Over the past two years the Trust has systematically changed the way it manages formal complaints.
The customer relations team now tries to verbally acknowledge...
With sunny weather predicted for this week many people will be encouraged to be outside, whether this is a causal stroll in the countryside or hiking across Dartmoor.
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service remind walkers and campers to be mindful of the impact and damage that a gorse fire has on the environment.
They also tie up valuable fire resources for some time.
The Fire Service are advising people to be vigilant in rural areas and follow this simple advice:
• extinguish cigarettes and other smoking materials properly • never throw cigarette...
The perfect workplace is three miles from home, has ‘al fresco’ board meetings and a communal selection of fruit and snacks, says a new study.
The survey, which asked 2,000 office employees to describe their ‘ultimate office’, found free tea and coffee doesn’t cut the mustard when it comes to keeping workers happy.
Demanding workers now expect floor-to-ceiling windows, personalised parking spaces and an on-site crèche.
A great view, music playing constantly and a high tech espresso machine also appeared in the ideal list of features, as well as hair-straighteners in...
Pet owners are invited to bring pets of all shapes and sizes in store this weekend, 18th and 19th of April to have them professionally photographed at Countrywides popular pet event, taking place at the Exeter Countrywide store.
Store Manager, Donna Marie Sharpe comments, Countrywides Pet Events are always very well attended so were looking forward to an action packed weekend. As well as hosting The Dog Photo Shop and a free prize draw, we will have great deals and activities lined up throughout the weekend.
Well have some amazing offers for pet owners, such as buy...
