One in eight women in the UK wrongly believes that a stroke could never happen to them, according to the findings of a poll published today by the Stroke Association(i). Around 30,000 women die from a stroke every year(ii). The condition is the third leading cause of death in women in the UK), and the second biggest killer worldwide(iii). The charity’s latest poll, commissioned to mark World Stroke Day (29 October), uncovers widespread misconceptions about stroke amongst people living in the South West. The findings, based on the responses of 170 people in the South West who took part in...
Devon County Council is inviting communities to work more closely with their library service, to have more say on how their local libraries are run.
The Council announced plans this month that aim to safeguard the futures of all 50 of its libraries, despite having to make significant savings due to reductions in Government funding.
Recent consultation concluded that most people understood the Council's financial challenge, indicating that they would be prepared to support their local libraries more, provided that professional staff were retained to run them.
South West Road Runners have been awarded Exeter’s Great West Run prestigious Running Club Award, after a fantastic performance by its top performing male and female club runners on race day.
The award recognises the best overall club performance, combining the top two male and top two female fastest finishing times. James Reeves, Michael Lesniak, Laura Swanton and Karen Cook, who finished an impressive thirty six minutes ahead of the next placed team.
As well as the accolade of receiving the Running Club Award, were also awarded £250, which they have kindly chosen to...
Ros Altmann, the UK Government’s Business Champion for Older Workers will today urge employers and policymakers across the world to embrace the 3 ‘R’s when considering employment of older workers.
Dr Altmann will deliver the message to an international audience in London today when she presents the Robert Butler Memorial Lecture. The lecture has been organised by the International Longevity Centre – UK (ILC-UK) as part of a visit by the ILC Global Alliance to the UK.
Despite us living longer lives, average retirement ages are still below what they were in the 1950s. Dr...
An East Devon company set up less than a year ago, which is now providing work for more than 40 people, has been named as one of the best new businesses in the UK.
Dor-2-Dor Exeter, launched in November last year, was one of only seven shortlisted finalists in the best new business category at the National Entrepreneur Awards. With over 390 businesses nominated for awards across 10 categories, the National Entrepreneur Awards are highly regarded. Although he didn’t win first prize, owner Alan Marriott is still pleased the hard work is paying off.
The Fire Brigade Union has voted to take a further four days of strike action in England (excluding control staff) in a dispute with the Government over pension reforms. Starting on 31 October at 18.00 hours until 4 November at 18.00 hrs
The issue continues to remain a matter between the Fire Brigades Union and Government. Devon Somerset Fire & Rescue Service has substantial contingency plans in place to ensure that it will continue to respond to emergency incidents throughout strike action.
Chief Fire Officer for Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service, Lee...
National Grid has published its 2014/15 Winter Outlook with a warning that its electricity capacity is at a seven-year low.
The Outlook has been produced by National Grid in its role as electricity System Operator and as owner and operator of gas transmission infrastructure in Great Britain.
The Outlook follows consultation with the energy industry, analysts, academics and energy policy experts. On gas, supplies are in a strong position this winter, with gas supplies, storage and network capacity well in excess of maximum expected demand.
This year, the popular Santa's Magical Kingdom at Otter Nurseries is opening on November 8th.
Book tickets for this date to enjoy lots of extra family fun. Characters from Cinderella will be there to greet the children, and donkeys from The Donkey Sanctuary are making an appearance. There's free face painting and lots to see.
Inside the grotto, children will meet singing reindeer Rudy and Judy, and enjoy interactive fun with the elves. There are exciting songs to sing-a-long to, Iceberg adventures, Mrs Christmas's kitchen and woodland walks.
Local charities have won a clutch of awards – mainly for environmental work.
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park was recognised for its environmental sustainability in both the Palm 105.5fm Local Heroes awards and the Herald Express South Devon Tourism & Hospitality Awards. In addition, Living Coasts won the silver award in the Most Effective Marketing category of the Herald Express awards.
Paignton Zoo has also been shortlisted in the Devon Environmental Business Initiative - DEBI – awards in the Sustainable Food, Retail, Hospitality and Leisure category. The winners will...
