As a parent, you want to do everything you can to keep your child safe. But what do you need to know when they're going on a school trip? We've got some tips to help you out.
Why school trips are so important for your child
School trips are an important part of a child's education, offering invaluable opportunities for learning, growth, and development. During a school trip, children can gain new experiences and knowledge that can’t be replicated in the classroom environment. They can learn about different places and people and explore new cultures and environments.
Those visiting Devon County Show on Friday 19th May will be able to pick up some gardening design ideas from gardening expert Joe Swift, who will be making an appearance at the Show for the first time.
Just in case there is anyone in the world who hasn’t heard of Joe, he is, of course, a familiar face on gardening themed TV programmes, having been a regular presenter on BBC Gardeners World since 1998.
Joe also anchors The BBC coverage of The Chelsea Flower show and other RHS shows and has presented several gardening series over the years. He also writes a weekly for the...
Recessions occur when there is a widespread decline in demand, which can be triggered by various events: a financial crisis, a decline in foreign trade, a sharp decrease in supply, the bursting of an economic bubble or a global natural disaster, such as a pandemic.
How do you enter a recession?
A recession occurs when a nation's economy experiences a contraction for more than six months. It is widely accepted that a country enters a recession if the economy contracts for two consecutive quarters.
Skybus is celebrating more than 30 years of flying from Exeter Airport to the Isles of Scilly as the 2023 season takes off.
The Cornwall-based airline has been flying from Exeter Airport to Scilly since May 1991 and the first flight of 2023 took off from Exeter this week.
Skybus, owned and operated by the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group, will be operating up to three flights a day, six days a week through to mid-October. With a flight time of just an hour it means one of the most stunning parts of the UK is within easy reach.
At an extraordinary council meeting on Monday [13 March], and following a recruitment process, councillors unanimously supported the appointment of current deputy CEO Bindu Arjoon.
She is the council’s first female chief executive and replaces Karime Hassan, who is leaving after a decade in charge.
In a statement, Ms Arjoon said she is delighted. “Exeter is a fantastic city which has built very firm foundations for its future success, and I am looking forward to embracing the opportunities and dealing with the challenges that lie ahead.
Healthcare quality is an important aspect of healthcare delivery that refers to the degree to which healthcare services meet the needs, expectations, and preferences of patients and their families. Improving healthcare quality is essential for ensuring patients receive safe, effective, and efficient care that maximizes their health outcomes and enhances their quality of life.
There are several ways that healthcare providers and policymakers can work together to improve quality and enhance the patient experience.
This article will explore key strategies for improving...
Devon and Cornwall Police has today pledged its ongoing commitment to tackling violence against women and girls after the publication of the first national NPCC report into police performance.
As a strategic priority for the Force, a range of measures have been put in place across Devon and Cornwall to tackle the issue. These measures focus on the key pillars within the national violence against women and girls framework - building trust and confidence in communities; relentless perpetrator pursuit and safer spaces for women and girls.
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A housebuilder with developments across Devon donated almost £40,000 to charities in the South West last year.
Each year, Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter, donates funds to charities and organisations across the region as part of its commitment to create positive legacies in the communities where it builds.
Those that received help from the homebuilder over the past 12 months include the Devon Air Ambulance which last year celebrated 30 years of service, having been deployed to over 31,000 missions. From shores to moors, they swiftly navigate any terrain to provide...
MARKING her 50th birthday on Mothering Sunday has mixed emotions for Devon mum Jennifer Dove.
Two years ago Jennifer was diagnosed with breast cancer having found a lump whilst self-checking in the shower one morning.
Cancer is all too familiar to Jennifer and her family as her mum has been treated twice for breast cancer and the family know how important research is in helping to beat the disease and to raise funds for life-saving research. Her mother-in-law was also treated for breast cancer at the age of 67.
That’s why she and her two daughters, Daisy, 14 and...
