Winter is one of the busiest times of the year for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) – and we need continuing support from the public.
Ambulances must be available for patients who are facing a life-threatening medical emergency. To help with this, we are asking for the public’s support to ensure the service is used correctly.
You can help by choosing the right service to get the care you need:
Use your own medicine cabinet for self-care for issues like grazed knees
A trial to treat some of Exeter’s busiest cycle routes during cold weather is being extended by Devon County Council this winter and it’s already being put to good use during the current cold spell.
Following the success of initial trial runs last winter, more routes will now be “de-iced” when conditions are freezing, supporting the authority’s efforts to promote active travel and meet its net zero carbon emission targets.
A small Powerflex vehicle is being deployed to use a liquid de-icer on around 14 miles of selected routes around the city, with a similar solution...
Hotel Indigo Exeter has opened its doors to guests after a multi-million-pound major restoration project.
Hotel Indigo Exeter has been lovingly restored and converted from the iconic former House of Fraser department store which was built in a 1930s modernist style. The history of the building however dates to 1792 when Mrs Colson, a local milliner who became one of the city’s most loved characters, opened a department store there named ‘Colson’s’.
Just as no two neighbourhoods are alike, no two Hotel Indigo properties are alike. Each is designed to uniquely reflect the...
Business marketing increases the number of customers for any business. In fact, all marketing efforts are meant to bring more customers on board. One of the most effective offline marketing strategies is the use of sports bags such as duffel bags for the gym, slip bags for football and other sports, or backpacks for cycling and other sports.
Most businesses can take advantage of these promotional materials to market their brand by printing the company logo on bags with the company colours. Right now, the World Cup is ongoing, and perhaps you have seen the sports bags with the...
Christmas is just around the corner, and that means it's time to start thinking about what gifts to get for your loved ones! If you're looking for something unique and special, why not consider giving jewellery? Jewellery is always a popular choice for Christmas, and there are so many beautiful pieces to choose from. In this blog post, we will take a look at some of the most popular jewellery gifts, so whether you're looking for something flashy or subtle, we have got you covered!
What makes jewellery such a great gift this Christmas?
What you bring into your homes says a lot about who you are and what you value. If you’re a person who cares deeply about the environment, you would like that to be applied in your home. In today's world, more people are seeking ways to maintain their environmental sensitivity as the sustainability movement continues to gain popularity. The problem is that most people do not know how to start living green. Making the transition from standard household items to more eco-friendly items is the first step.
AN AWARD scheme recognising the courage of children and young people diagnosed with cancer is being launched today in the South West today.
Around 120 children are diagnosed with cancer in the South West every year.* Nominations for the Cancer Research UK for Children & Young People Star Awards, in partnership with TK Maxx, are now open and families across the South West are being called on to nominate young cancer patients and survivors in the run up to Christmas.
The Star Awards are open to all children under 18 who live in the UK and have been treated for the...
With temperatures dropping low, many of us are already dreaming about our next holiday under the sun. And of course, when we think about sunny holiday destinations, Spain is always one of the first that come to mind! But a holiday to Spain doesn’t always have to be about sun, sea and sand. The country is full of impressive natural and cultural wonders that attract thousands of visitors every year. And yet, there are still some corners that most tourists haven’t explored, which means they are missing out on some incredibly beautiful hidden gems!
Young drivers in the South West are enduring a near four-month wait to get a driving test. DVSA data has revealed it takes an average of 15.3 weeks after booking a test to take it in the region – the fourth worst wait across England, Wales and Scotland. As the backlog created by COVID-19 lockdowns continues to cause learners misery, a Freedom of Information (FOI) request from Adrian Flux, one of the UK’s largest motor insurance brokers, has revealed the full extent of the delays. Further analysis of the findings around driving test centres delays in the region showed:
A Devon educational trust is realising its vision to ‘to transform lives and strengthen communities to make the world a better place’ – something which has been recognised in a recent Ofsted inspection.
The Ted Wragg Trust (TWT), which comprises 13 schools located in Exeter, Plymouth, Crediton and East Devon has been recognised for its strong values, leadership, behaviour standards and emphasis on ensuring that the needs of disadvantaged pupils are met well, after being selected as one of only five Trusts in the country and just one of two in the south west to undergo an ‘Ofsted...
