Devon & Cornwall Police are reminding people to respect and protect rural communities and businesses this Easter, when exploring the countryside.
With the tourism season traditionally starting over the Easter holidays, Cornwall and Devon’s population can increase by around a third.
Cornwall’s Rural Affairs Officer for Devon & Cornwall Police, PC Chris Collins said: “We’d like to encourage people to take extra care when they explore the countryside this Easter to help protect our environment, our wildlife and our historic landmarks.
The NHS in the South West is preparing for the start of the holiday season, as the first of an expected 16 million-plus visitors start to arrive, increasing demand for services.
The NHS in the South West is preparing for the start of the holiday season, as the first of an expected 16 million-plus visitors start to arrive, increasing demand for services.
Tourists and local people are being encouraged to make best use of health services, especially as the Easter bank holiday weekend will be followed immediately by a four-day nationwide strike by hospital doctors.
Pottery is a huge part of our lives, and we may not even know it. From the plates we eat off to the vases we put flowers in. But it’s also a fantastic hobby that more and more of us should take up.
There has been a growing trend of people taking up pottery in recent years, with many classes popping up in local towns and cities, largely due to people wanting to try something new, and something that’s relaxing and can contribute to positive mental health.
And pottery certainly is that. But there are many more benefits to it as well, so here are five reasons you should give...
It’s not wrong to say that men and women generally handle their emotions differently. Women tend to talk about their feelings a lot more, and men stay silent, bottling everything up. This is, of course, a generalization, but that doesn’t mean it’s not true. However, what does this mean when it comes to loneliness? Read on for some information.
Women Are Lonelier
In terms of loneliness, women are reported to be lonelier than men. This is probably because women are usually more social than men. They tend to have larger friendship groups or, if the friendship group is...
In 2010, vaping was a new technology, but by 2017, it had become a global phenomenon. While adoption was first modest, vaping is now recognised as a potentially essential method for supporting adult smokers in exploring nicotine alternatives.
While smoking cessation is a major reason people opt to use a vaping device, many others are just seeking a nicotine alternative to cigarettes. Public Health England has declared that vaping is 95% less dangerous than smoking , making it an especially suitable option.
Whatever the cause, people have gravitated to vaping in droves...
The up-and-coming digital marketing agency is on a mission to create equal job opportunities in the digital marketing sector
Get Found is a Black-owned digital marketing agency that works closely with the community to create equal job opportunities through comprehensive, well-designed training programmes.
Founded in 2019 by Alex Davis, a seasoned SEO and digital marketing expert, Get Found has quickly become a trusted partner to help numerous local businesses grow and expand.
“Get Found has always been about transparency, customer service and giving back to the community...
Living Options Devon Chief Executive Officer Diana Crump will be retiring from the Charity at the end of April.
Andrew Barge, Chair of Trustees said: ”Diana’s skill and commitment to Living Options over the past 17 years have been critical in creating the effective and sustainable organisation that exists today”.
The Charity’s current Deputy CEO, Stephanie Lewis has been appointed to take over as CEO from May 2023.
Diana, 60 has overseen significant increases in the charity’s profile and reach over the past seventeen years. Last year Living Options Devon...
A programme in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset to help people withdisabilities and other disadvantages to move closer to employment is being celebrated locally.
Positive People was set up to help people who may have been away from the jobs market for some time, supporting them to transition back into employment. One of those people was Torbay-based Nicola, who says she has been able to turn her life around, through the programme, which is delivered by Pluss, a Community Interest Company.
“When I came to Pluss Positive People I was feeling suicidal. I was feeling worthless....
A rare wooden boat being restored in a Devon village is celebrating its 108th birthday with an open day on 10 April.
The 58ft Britannia is being rebuilt by Sam and Vicki Samuels and a team of volunteers, 20 miles from the sea in the village of Winkleigh. A key part of the project is to train disadvantaged young people in the art of boatbuilding.
Sebastian Dixon, age 19, was unemployed before he joined the team two years ago. Despite having to commute 3 hours a day to get to Winkleigh, he hasn’t missed a day’s work since then and was recently awarded a £500 grant to buy...
A major project to refurbish a 160-year-old landmark Exeter church is set to begin in April.
The £1.2 million project to renovate the St Luke’s Chapel in Exeter is due to take around six months to complete.
The St Luke’s Chapel is on the Heavitree Road end of the University of Exeter’s St Luke’s Campus. Built in 1863 as part of the St Luke’s Church of England Teacher Training College, the Chapel suffered a direct hit from a bomb in 1942 and was rebuilt and rededicated in 1952. The Chapel offices are currently the home of the Chaplaincy on the St Luke’s Campus, offering...
