Devon Partnership NHS Trust (DPT) has appointed Taps Mutakati as its new Chief Operating Officer.

Taps will assume his position in the early autumn, bringing with him a wealth of experience. He joins the organisation from NHS Kent and Medway, where he is the Director of Mental Health System Collaboration. He has previously held posts including Deputy Chief Operating Officer at Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust and he has senior experience in a number of areas, including out-of-hours services, NHS 111, primary care and secondary care. He also has significant...

One of the biggest learning curves for couples and families that lived together through the lockdowns imposed on us by the pandemic was to spend much longer periods of time in each other’s company. While the number of divorces dropped by nearly five per cent during the lockdown, post covid the pent up frustrations ended up in a glut of breakups. In the States, 2019 divorce rates were at 19 per cent. By 2021 this shot up to 34 per cent.

For any households in which relationships were already possibly at breaking point, being forced into close confinement for an unpredictable number...

Whether we like to admit it or not, we’re all guilty of getting invested in the lives of celebrities. I think it’s safe to say that everyone feels a little sense of excitement when we find out that celebrities come from the same place as us. After all, we seem to think that they come from the land of celebrities, but surprisingly, they’re born into the normal world just like us. As a result, a number of celebrities come from humble Devon, just like us! Sporting their Tateossian designer bracelets and other luxurious gear, it’s quite easy to spot a celebrity in the rural spots of Devon....

Part of the Exe Estuary Trail will be closed for three months later this year for repair work.

The Courtlands Boardwalk section, between Lympstone and Exmouth, will close in late September after an inspection found that timber elements of the structure are deteriorating.

In order for them to be replaced with a “more durable fibre-reinforced material,” Devon County Council says the section will be out of use for around three months. A diversion will be put in place.

Pedestrians will be able to use the footpath on Exeter Road, but a spokesperson for the council...

Throughout August, wagamama will be showcasing LGBTQIA+ artists at soulful outdoor performances titled, Soul Sessions. The live music sets will take place between 6:30-8:30pm on different weekdays, dependent on location, at some of the restaurants’ most iconic outdoor dining locations. Soul Sessions will celebrate some of the diverse and empowering voices hailing from the LGBTQIA+ community as part of their pride celebrations this year.

wagamama is also treating its’ guests to a summer cocktail or mindful drink if they quote ‘Soul Sessions’ on arrival during the events. Cocktails...

Scratch cards are a fun and easy way to potentially win small rewards and enjoy exciting gameplay at the same time. They are also extremely accessible, with them being able to be bought at almost all shops, supermarkets and petrol stations.

Typically scratch cards offer small prizes. However, there have been a few cases of players winning much bigger rewards. In this article, we are going to go over some of the most impressive wins and the biggest prizes ever won.

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If you've ever walked down a residential street, you've probably noticed that blinds are a prominent feature of many homes. The question arises: why do people in the UK favour blinds over curtains? In this article, we will uncover the reasons for this preference, along with how blinds are becoming the choice of contemporary homeowners.

One of the key aspects that draw individuals to blinds is their versatility. Unlike curtains, blinds offer control over the amount of light filtering into a room. They can be adjusted to let in full sunlight, dimmed to a...

If you are a tenant who is moving out of a rented property, you may be wondering how to ensure that you get your deposit back. One way to increase your chances of getting your deposit back is by using end of tenancy services. In this article, we will explore the various ways in which these services can be beneficial and help you in getting your deposit back.

Before we delve into the details, let's first understand what end of tenancy services actually are. These services are specifically designed to cater to tenants who are moving out of...

The winners of the BBC1 adventure series Race Across the World had never travelled together for longer than a fortnight before embarking on their epic 16,000-kilometre journey across Canada which had millions of television viewers hooked earlier this spring.

After racing from Vancouver to Newfoundland in the fastest time and within a strict budget, Trish Sail and Cathie Rowe were crowned champions of series three as they narrowly edged out rival teams to win a potentially life-altering £20,000 prize.

Following the filming of the series, Trish left her job working for a...

The Crematorium and Memorial Group donates over £1million to charity by recycling metal body parts.

The Crematorium and Memorial Group (CMG), part of Dignity, has donated over £1 million to good causes since this time last year. Donations have been made possible through CMG’s participation in a nationwide not for profit metal recycling scheme administered by the Association of Private Crematoria and Cemeteries.

The recycling scheme, operating with the express consent of bereaved families, sees metals that have been recovered from the deceased during the cremation process...