Mental health charity, Step One, has been supporting people in Devon with mental health and learning disabilities for 85 years, working closely with local NHS Trusts, GP surgeries and communities across the county. With mental health problems increasing and a reported 1 in 5 people now showing signs of depression (compared to 1 in 10 before the COVID-19 pandemic), the ‘BeWell@StepOne’ project was launched to provide support to as many people as possible across Devon. Through online courses, workshops, support groups and learning opportunities, BeWell@StepOne helps people to manage their...
South Western Railway (SWR) has announced the phased rollout of body-worn cameras for staff on board trains and at stations across most of its network.
The cameras are being introduced to deter and reduce anti-social behaviour on trains and stations, as well as to act as a deterrent to assaults, threats and abuse experienced by staff.
After an initial trial for staff working out of Fratton depot launched in June 2021, the cameras are currently being integrated into operations at Bournemouth, Richmond, Weymouth, Farnham, Woking, Eastleigh, Portsmouth, and Guildford, and...
An Exeter woman has cycled 600 miles to raise money for the charity which helped her on the road to recovery following treatment for cancer when she was a teenager.
Roisin Smith, aged 23, completed the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust’s Largs to Cowes 'Brighter Futures' Cycle Challenge over eight days in June (Fri 17 – Fri 24) pedalling a route between the charity's bases from the west of Scotland to England’s south coast.
Roisin was one of nine riders who signed up for the whole challenge, cycling 75-80 miles a day through Scotland, Cumbria, Yorkshire and Cheshire then on...
Chef Michael Caines and the team at Lympstone Manor are thrilled to have won Best Hotel in the Food Reader Awards 2022. Championing the South West’s best independent food and drink businesses, the Food Reader Awards were celebrated with a ceremony at Windslade Manor on Monday 27th June. Following over 100,000 nominations and votes, Lympstone Manor made it to the final with support from over 10,000 readers of FOOD Magazine. The Devon-based hotel beat out a shortlist of four finalists for Best Hotel, an award sponsored by Ellis Wines. In response to the win, Michael Caines MBE said “I’m a...
Please join us for the Alphington Garden Trail, taking place on Sunday 17th July, with five gardens and the Ide Lane Allotments opening to the public to raise funds for Rainbow Living.
Combined admission: adults £5 and under 16s free for entrance to all venues. Tickets can be purchased at any garden entrance via cash or card at some venues – please see poster for details. We’ll be selling home-made jams and marmalades + refreshments at some gardens.
Bitcoin mining is estimated to use up to 4 gigawatts of electricity in the next few years, making it one of the most energy-intensive activities in the world. This is especially true in areas with cold climates, like Alaska, where miners must use extra energy to heat their rigs. You can also explore Bitprime Gold for further information.
The increased demand for electricity from Bitcoin mining has already had an impact on Alaska's power grid. In 2017, the Fairbanks North Star Borough was forced to raise rates due to the higher than usual demand from local miners. The borough has...
There are a few key trends that are currently shaping the world of Bitcoin mining in Bahrain. For further information explore Bitcoin Code .
The first is the increasing difficulty of the Bitcoin network. This means that it is becoming more and more difficult for miners to find new blocks and earn rewards. As a result, many miners are forced to pool their resources together in order to increase their chances of success.
Another trend is the rise of specialized mining hardware. In the early days of Bitcoin, it was possible to mine using just a regular computer. However, as...
The results of a consumer survey, which reveals that 88 per cent of local people try to buy Devon-sourced goods whenever possible, presents a ‘huge opportunity’ for local businesses says Devon County Council’s (DCC) Cabinet Member for Economic Recovery.
Councillor Rufus Gilbert, DCC's Cabinet Member for Economic Recovery and Skills, is encouraging Devon’s businesses to ‘grasp the nettle’ and sign up to the Made in Devon scheme , who will be at the Devon County Show this weekend from Thursday 30 June to Saturday July 2.
Made in Devon enables businesses to advertise that...
Known as the “sport of kings”, horse racing has been documented as a sport as early as 648BC in the Olympic games of Ancient Greece, in the form of mounted horse races and chariot races. The Roman Empire evolved both these sports into major industries, which not only contributed to the economy but also provided entertainment and employment. Many of the rules and traditions still in use today originated in Rome.
History of horse racing in the UK
Horse racing is ranked as the second-largest spectator sport in Britain, with a history dating back to the 1st century AD....
National law firm, Foot Anstey LLP, has launched a tech-enabled solution for the private equity investors and their portfolio companies called Ingenuity for Private Equity – GRIP.
GRIP is a one-stop-shop for private equity houses and portfolio companies. Using the technology, the system allows PE houses and its portfolio companies to share information with one another, including monthly financial information, or the monitoring of risk and compliance metrics. This provides each of the PE house and its portfolio companies with a tailored report on their business and then allows the...
