Brainwave has announced that they achieved their target of raising an additional £40,000, to support with the costs of a full-time therapist for a year.
The charity has been blown away by the generosity of supporters across the UK, who despite the cost-of-living crisis have still dug deep to support them during their 40th anniversary year.
The funds raised will enable them to support more children with disabilities across the UK during 2023.
Keith Sinclair, CEO of Brainwave said: “Forty years of achieving life changing outcomes for children with disabilities and...
Renovating your home can be a daunting and complicated task, but it doesn’t have to be! Whether you’re an experienced renovator or just starting on your first project, knowing the items that are necessary for any renovation job will help ensure everything goes as smoothly as possible. In this post, we'll outline 5 key things you need when undergoing a remodeling project so you feel prepared and ready to tackle the job. With proper planning, sound advice, and the right materials, success is within reach, no matter what makeover challenges await you in the coming weeks. Read on to learn...
People who have a learning disability and those who care for them are being reminded that it’s not too late for them to have a free flu vaccination and additional Covid-19 booster.
Preventing Covid-19 and flu is particularly important for people with learning disabilities, who are much more vulnerable to both viruses.
A series of three new films, launched by NHS Devon and Devon County Council highlight the importance of having both the vaccinations and annual health checks.
The films follow Damon , who has a learning disability and is needlephobic as he has his...
A warning has been issued over the risk of snow and ice across Devon this evening and people in the county are being advised to take extra care when travelling.
Temperatures have remained low throughout today and while this evening is not forecast to be as cold as last night, the Met Office has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for widespread ice and wintry showers which could cause disruption from 6pm tonight until midday tomorrow.
Road surface temperatures are set to fall as low as -5C this evening and following multiple treatments by Devon County Council’s gritting...
IKEA has announced that it will be hosting a series of free in-store events between now and the 26th of February, as part of the six-week Big Storage Event.
IKEA wants to show customers that storage and organisation can be made simple and satisfying with a few easy tips and tricks. IKEA co-workers will share their expertise in helping customers re-organise their homes, as well as an array of interactive in-store events to showcase further storage skills. IKEA believes you can have fun with storage solutions; you just need to know how!
Stagecoach, the country’s biggest bus and coach operator, has launched the search for a team of new graduates to join its UK-wide business from September.
Applications have opened for ten people to join its two-year extensive graduate training programme. Successful applicants will have a valuable opportunity to learn the bus and coach business inside-out, with time spent in operations, engineering, financial, marketing and commercial departments at a range of locations up and down the country from Inverness to Exeter.
The programme is part of Stagecoach’s strategy to...
A planned new cycle route in Exeter, previously described as the ‘missing link’ in the city’s network, has moved a step closer.
Devon County Council says the proposed 700-metre stretch along Rifford Road, between the junctions with Ludwell Lane and Honiton Road, would complete the city’s north-to-south E12 route.
Once completed, it will form a continuous route running from Polsloe Bridge station to the new railway station being constructed at Marsh Barton.
The £1.55 million scheme, a third of which will be funded by the Department for Transport, was approved in...
A redesign of Exeter’s Queen Street has been approved, with previously agreed cycle lanes being scrapped.
Last year, councillors agreed to spend £250,000 constructing a layout similar to the current ‘pop-up’ one, which was installed early in 2021 to help with social distancing and to encourage more walking and cycling.
As part of the agreed scheme, approved by the Exeter highways and traffic orders committee (HATOC), the southern pavement opposite the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) was due to be widened with two new cycle lanes either side of a single lane for...
Another part of Exeter will get food waste collections later this month, as the council continues its gradual rollout across the city.
Properties in the St Loyes ward will receive new caddies this week. Collections will begin in the week commencing Monday 23 January.
The first phase of the scheme began in 2021, with 1,300 properties in Alphington receiving weekly food waste collections. The rest of Alphington and 2,000 properties in Beacon Heath and Pinhoe were added last year.
Exeter City Council says other areas will join “as and when vehicles, drivers and...
With plummeting temperatures due to return this week, it is important to make sure our four-legged friends are prepared for the cold. After a fairly mild Christmas for most across the UK, temperatures are set to drop below 0°C over the next few days. Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, is issuing guidance to owners about how to keep your dog safe and warm during the cold snap, including how to avoid potential hazards on your winter walks. Runa Hanaghan, Deputy Veterinary Surgeon at Dogs Trust, said: “There are lots of simple things you can do to help your dog stay safe and...
