Devon County Council is encouraging residents to ‘get connected’ with their local library next week as part of National Libraries Day (Saturday 7 February).
Libraries across Devon will be asking their users to provide their email address and mobile phone number so they can get in touch with information about their loans more easily and keep them up to date with news, as well as save the council money.
Councillor Roger Croad, Devon County Council’s Cabinet Member with responsibility for the library service, explains:
“We currently spend around £6,000 on postage every...
Once again, the Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA) is calling for community projects across Devon to enter the Prince of Wales Award which comes with a £1,000 first prize.
The award is given each year to the project which the judges decide offers most in terms of reducing the drain on finite resources, improving the quality of life and giving local people the chance to get involved in doing something really worthwhile for their communities.
Previous winners have included Stokeinteignhead Community Shop, Sustainable South Brent and, last year, the Newton St. Cyres...
James Luke McDonald, 36, from Dawlish has been charged with the murder of Sophie McDonald and remains in custody to appear at Exeter Magistrates Court tomorrow (Saturday 31st January).
Police were called at around 6.40pm on Wednesday 28th January following reports of a missing person, and an extensive search was undertaken by specialist officers and volunteer search and rescue groups.
Sophie’s body was later discovered at a property in Iddesleigh Terrace, Dawlish at around 3am, Thursday 29th January.
The family of Sophie said: “The family have released a photo of a...
Devon County Council’s highways teams are geared up to respond to whatever the weather throws at the county this weekend.
A weather warning has been issued for the possibility of snow showers and ice in the county over the next few days. Although it is mainly expected to affect higher ground, wintry showers cannot be ruled out at lower levels.
Road surface temperatures will be below freezing across most of the county overnight, and with a risk of icy patches in the morning, gritters will be heading out across Devon’s main salting routes.
Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), with two City-Centre shops was delighted to receive funds of over £5700 presented by Wealth Management Company, Brewin Dolphin, Exeter office.
The money will go towards the general care budget and could fund the food bill at the Barnstaple hospice, Little Bridge House, for six weeks.
Children’s Hospice South West helps and support children and their families who are living with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions: every day is dedicated to making the most of every moment. Because life is unpredictable, the charity is there...
A gas that gives rotten eggs their distinctive odour could one day form the basis of new cardiovascular therapies.
Research has indicated that a new compound, called AP39, which generates minute quantities of the gas hydrogen sulfide inside cells, could be beneficial in cases of high blood pressure and diseases of the blood vessels that occur with ageing and diabetes.
In such conditions, the body’s own levels of hydrogen sulfide are depleted, thought to be consumed by oxidants in the tissues and blood. Now, in laboratory tests, studies led by University of Exeter Medical...
Exeter's Lexicon Healthcare supports Dignity Action Day 2015 at Green Tree Court
Promoting dignity in care is core part of the values and philosophy of Lexicon Healthcare, and in celebration of the national awareness event Dignity Action Day, Green Tree Court is holding an open-house ‘Digni-tea Party’ on Sunday 1st February 2015 at 3pm.
Dignity Action Day is an annual event to support everyone involved in either the provision or receipt of care, including healthcare professionals, residents and their families. Dignity is essential in all aspects of daily life, and that...
In March, RockSolid Race is returning to Escot Park but this time it’s not only the adults who get to have all the fun. Children aged between 5 and 13 years can take part in the Yeo Valley Rock Stars – a mini obstacle course.
The mini event is split into two age groups and distances– 5-7 year olds who need to be accompanied by an adult for a 1km course and 8-13 year olds who complete a 1 mile course with extra and more challenging obstacles.
Over the course, they will face obstacles that include net scrambles, balance beams, tunnels and straw pyramids – to name but a few...
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter believes new signing Geoff Parling can have a “positive influence” on and off the field at Sandy Park after he today agreed terms with the Aviva Premiership club.
The England and British Lions lock, who has penned a two-year deal with the Chiefs, joins from league rivals Leicester Tigers, where he has amassed 89 appearances in total since signing in 2009 from former club Newcastle Falcons.
As one of two new arrivals confirmed by Baxter today, the other being Bath speedster Olly Woodburn, Baxter believes he has recruited two proven, top-...
Saltrock now charges 5p for every carrier bag given out in all stores across the country, and every penny collected is donated directly to coastal charity Surfers Against Sewage. Saltrock hopes that by taking this company wide decision it can raise both awareness and funds for the charity to fight the causes of coastal damage. “Surfers Against Sewage is a cause close to our hearts here at Saltrock,” says Saltrock spokesperson Katie Goodfellow.
“SAS are a fantastic team who are passionate about what they do and fight hard to protect something vitally important to all of us – our...
