The number of people who lose their lives at work has dropped sharply by 85 per cent over the past forty years, from over 650 every year in 1974 to a record low of 133 today, new figures reveal.
The number of injuries at work has also reduced considerably by 77 per cent over the same time period, from 336,701 to 78,222. The statistics illustrate the enormous impact of an act that created a flexible, proportionate and world class regulatory system.
The 1974 Act paved the way for the creation of the Health and Safety Commission and the establishment of the Health and Safety...
We’ve got carnivals, and we’ve got regattas. But only in South Devon can you find a crazy, fun filled combination of the two, and it’s a great attraction for the whole family. Shaldon Water Carnival is a ridiculously silly day of fun and revelry that’s been going strong for over 50 years. If you like all the excitement and colour of a carnival and love the water too, then why not head down to Shaldon and find out how we like to mix things up?
Across from the town of Teignmouth on the expansive and tranquil Teign Estuary is the picturesque village of Shaldon. Each year the village...
Exeter Axhayes cats protection adoption centre are holding a coffee morning on Saturday 23rd August between 11am and 2pm
Come along, have a cuppa, a piece of cake and meet the cats and staff. The centre is situated along the Sidmouth Road, just past the Cat & Fiddle Inn, opposite the Exeter AFC training ground.
'Heroes & Villains' sponsored by Francis Clark is the new charity run being organised by FORCE and Hospiscare. The 10k, 5k and family runs will be held at Powderham Castle on Sunday 7th September 2014. These are mixed terrain runs.
Following an incredibly enthusiastic warm up from South West Military Fitness the 10k and 5k runs will start out across the field in front of the Castle, go up the driveway, along the footpath and out onto the road taking in wonderful estuary view. We will continue for a climb to the forests behind the Castle before reaching a cross-country...
Exeter has successfully renewed its status as a Fairtrade City following an assessment by the Fairtrade Foundation.
The status, which was first awarded to Exeter in 2004, is provided in recognition of the strong support for Fairtrade within the city and the achievement of five qualifying goals.
This includes a wide availability of Fairtrade products in local shops and catering outlets, high levels of support from local people, businesses, voluntary organisations, faith groups and schools, and a committed Fairtrade City Steering Group to co-ordinate the campaign.
Soupstock is a free summer celebration of local food and music which takes place at Knightshayes near Tiverton on 3, 10, 17 and 24 August,
Soupstock began last year as a way to help new audiences discover knightshayes.
The aim of it was to promote local music to complement the local food served in Knightshayes’ café – much of which was sourced from the walled kitchen garden. All of the entertainment took place outside the gothic stables block against a backdrop of rolling Devon hills.
Last year’s line-up included some great local bands and tribute acts and this year...
Research carried out by GPS technology specialists Garmin, to mark their 25th anniversary, reveals that over a third (39%) of people don’t know how to navigate using a traditional map and need to rely on guided directions in order to get them to their destination. As a result one in 10 (16%) admit that they are heavily reliant on a sat nav, even using it for journeys they make often.
Almost half (40%) of people refuse to openly admit when they get lost for fear of embarrassment. Almost a third (29%) refuse to seek help and ask for directions altogether, despite being lost, with...
The judging panel for the 11th annual Startups Awards has been announced, with some of the greatest business brains in Britain set to assess entrants across the South West.
Nineteen high profile judges have been selected, including entrepreneurs, CEOs and managing directors of the country’s most successful companies, as well as media experts.
They will assess all 15 awards on offer, with winners announced at a prestigious ceremony at Kensington Roof Gardens, London, on Thursday 27 November, 2014.
Sponsored by Simply Business and organised by Startups.co.uk, the...
The University of Exeter’s Streatham and St Luke’s campuses are among the record-breaking 1,476 parks and green spaces to have received a prestigious Green Flag Award.
The national award, handed out by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, recognises and rewards the best parks and green spaces across the country.
This is the second year running that the St Luke’s Campus has been awarded the Green Flag status and the fourth consecutive year for the Streatham Campus.
The Green Flag is a sign to the public that the space boasts the highest possible standards, is...
