South West ranked third in UK for alcohol and drug related drownings

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 11/27/2022 - 11:46pm

The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) has shared its concern ahead of the festive period as it launched its Don’t Drink and Drown campaign on Monday 21 November.

Statistics from the Water Accident Incident Database (WAID) from the National Water Safety Forum for accidental drownings between 2017-2021, show that the South West ranks third in the UK for the highest number of alcohol/drug related drownings in 16-25 year olds.

The South West saw 10 alcohol/drug related drownings during this period and the charity fears that the winter months, which typically sees an...

SWR awarded accreditation for safeguarding vulnerable people on the railway

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 11/27/2022 - 11:16pm

South Western Railway (SWR) has become the UK’s second train operator to achieve accreditation of the British Transport Police’s Safeguarding in Rail scheme, recognising the need to support the most vulnerable members of society on the railway.

In securing the accreditation, SWR set out its approach to: promoting the wellbeing of vulnerable people in need of help and support; reducing and preventing the likelihood of harm where possible; mitigating the impact and effects of harm; and training colleagues in ways to spot vulnerable people.

Central elements of the programme...

Quirk Theatre: Mary, The Pigeon Who Never Gave Up

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 11/27/2022 - 9:41pm

For two decades, Quirk Theatre's beloved and memorable shows have entertained all ages and given many children their first experience of live theatre.

Exeter Phoenix are delighted to welcome them back to produce what will be their 19th unforgettable, hilarious and heartwarming Christmas show with the venue - and this one is set to be their best yet!

Set in Exeter, Mary The Pigeon Who Never Gave Up, follows the thrilling true story of one very special local pigeon, who flew top secret messages home from France during World War Two.

Visually beautiful, heartfelt...

Supply Chain Management: 10 Tips for Optimizing Your Supply Chain

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sun, 11/27/2022 - 8:41pm

If you're running a business, you know that having a well-optimized supply chain is essential to your success. Conversely, a well-managed supply chain can lead to missed opportunities and lost profits. Sometimes, hiring professionals like Pedigri Technologies can make the process easier for you. Now, we will discuss ten tips for optimizing your supply chain. By following these tips, you can ensure that your supply chain runs as effortlessly as possible and that your business is making the most of its resources.

Know your customers and understand their needs

The first...

The Way to Go About Trading

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Sun, 11/27/2022 - 8:32pm

Trading might seem like a complex area to get into if you have no prior experience. But the good thing about learning how to trade today is that you have so many resources at your disposal. It’s also worth knowing that there’s more than one kind of trading which means you can pick one kind and specialize in it.

But it’s better to get a hang of the basics before you pick your speciality. For this, you’ll need to do a bit of digging. Learning the basics will give you a better understanding of what it means to trade and will help make you a better trader.

This is why you...

4 Things to Look For in the Best Senior Dating Sites

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Sun, 11/27/2022 - 7:39pm

Nowadays, things have been simplified through the use of technology. You can take a class from a school abroad right from the comfort of your home. You can also order dinner, watch movies online, and even find love and companionship through the use of dating sites. Internet waters can be murky and difficult to navigate, which is why we are here to provide you with some helpful pointers to find a good site that will take you one step closer to finding a mate.

  1. Privacy features

The number one thing that you must always look out for in any website is the privacy...

How Does the Falling Pound Affect My Savings?

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Sun, 11/27/2022 - 12:05pm

The UK is suffering an economic crisis very much of its own making, as it continues to reel from the overwhelmingly negative impacts of ex-Prime Minister Liz Truss’ and ex-Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s ‘mini-budget’ . Mortgage rates have risen significantly as a result of the Bank of England’s attempts to combat Truss and Kwarteng’s inflationary policies, resulting in a housing crash on top of impending economic recession.

The leading story on the international stage, though, is that of the falling pound. Essentially, the pound sterling has lost value with respect to other...

●	Photos of protestors and land at Marsh Green, all images by Sharon Goble for Devon CPRE

EDDC’s Marsh Green solar farm report ‘biased and inaccurate’, say countryside campaigners

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 11/25/2022 - 11:12pm

The officer’s report recommending approval next week for a major solar farm application at Marsh Green, near Exeter, is biased and inaccurate, according to the Devon branch of the countryside charity. Members of East Devon District Council’s planning committee will determine the fate of the application (22/0990/MFUL) next Tuesday, 29 November.

The Marsh Green scheme is for a 30MW solar farm of 60,000 solar panels on 218 acres of farmland.

The report states that there is an "absence of technical objections" to the development, a statement refuted by Devon CPRE. The...

Taylor Wimpey proud to sponsor Topsham Town Fayre

Taylor Wimpey Exeter were pleased to sponsor Topsham Town Fayre, which took place on the 24th August 2022 at Matthews Hall in Topsham.

The event boasted a varied programme including a quiz, a street fayre and a dog show, and it was a huge success, welcoming over 120 people at Matthews Hall to enjoy the various activities organised throughout the day.

The Town Fayre has been running for decades, with the quiz being held annually for 35 years. Other events across the week-long event included bingo, coffee mornings, and a wine and cheese night, with the Charter-organised...

Devon County Council highways gritters prepare for winter

Devon’s highways teams prepared for winter

With temperatures forecast to drop next week Devon’s highways teams say they’re prepared to face whatever the elements throw at the county’s roads over the next few months.

Gritting depots across the county are fully stocked with around 24,000 tonnes of salt and Devon County Council’s upgrade of its winter fleet has continued, with eight of its 37 frontline gritters replaced with newer models this year.

These latest gritters are kitted out with touchscreen controls to adjust the position of the plough attachments, enabling drivers to pull over and make adjustments...

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