Cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay are increasing rapidly in Devon, leading to a rising number of people in hospital with Covid and causing over 1,000 hospital staff to be off work.
The World Health Organisation recently warned that, while the Omicron variant does appear to be less severe compared to Delta, it should not be categorised as “mild” and still causes some people to die or become seriously ill and require hospital care.
However having the Covid-19 vaccination reduces your chances of becoming serious ill and clinics in Devon...
Learning a new language can be a daunting task. If you plan to learn a European language for whatever reason, you might know that there are 24 major languages spoken in Europe. Picking which one to learn can be confusing. But the question you need to ask yourself is why exactly do you want to learn a new language? It could be to explore new employment opportunities, move to a different country, or maybe you simply want to upskill.
Regardless, there are some languages that are more widespread in the EU than the rest. However, if you are can’t make up your mind as to what European...
A new venue is to open in April hosting mindfulness retreats specifically for deepening a connection to nature and tackling the effects of stress and burnout.
Retreats incorporating nature’s ability to comfort and heal will take place at The Coach House on The Sharpham Estate , world-renowned for its high-quality cheeses and wine, making a stunning setting beside the River Dart near Totnes, South Devon.
Part of the estate is being rewilded and Coach House retreatants will be invited to uniquely experience and explore the fields being restored to nature, performing...
OLYMPIAN Sharron Davies has launched a new health and fitness programme to help people of all ages and abilities in the wake of Covid. The new website will go live in January 2022 and access to the programme will cost less than a cup of coffee a week. People are also being offered the chance to buy one and donate one subscription to charity.
Sharron Davies said: "It's been an incredibly difficult last two years. People have stopped going to the gym, had to work from home and at one point it seemed our only enjoyment was cooking a more exciting meal. Sadly statistics show us that...
At 83, Gill Cree thought her acting days were behind her, yet she is now part of a cast who will involve audiences in an innovative play designed to share understanding of the experience of living with dementia.
Part of a major research project run by the University of Exeter, the play, called The World Turned Upside Down, will run at the University of Exeter on January 11, and Exeter Phoenix on January 13.
It is part of the University of Exeter-led programme Improving the Experience of Dementia and Enhancing Active Life (IDEAL) is funded by the Economic and Social...
Residents at RMBI Care Co. Home Cadogan Court, in Exeter, were all of a flutter this week when some friendly feathered visitors came to visit.
Echo the European Eagle owl, Chestnut the Tawny owl, and Barley the Barn owl were among the guests. Delighted residents loved meeting them and learning all about them from Richard and Sharon Beech, owners of Hawkridge Bird of Prey Centre.
One resident who was especially delighted by the visit was Paula Anderson. Paula said: “It was a lovely visit as we got to hold and stroke these beautiful birds. They certainly put a smile on...
Approximately 25 bitcoins are created every 10 minutes, with each coin worth about $47,797.60 at current market prices. Your computer and that of others who are reading this post are competing against each other for the opportunity to unlock and collect the next batch. If that counter keeps rising, then your computer will continue to run a bitcoin mining script and compete for a share of the action.
Computers do not comb the internet for digital ore that can be converted into bitcoin. Bitcoin mining doesn't use ore, and nothing is extracted or smelted. Bitcoin mining is simply a...
Starting the year on a positive note, and effective from 1st January, the award-winning accountancy and business advisory firm announces a string of promotions across a number of divisions.
PKF Smith Cooper’s promotions across their Derby, Nottingham, and Birmingham offices follow a period of sustained, strategic growth for the Midlands firm, not only signalling its aim to continue expanding but also the focused investments in team members, which Managing Partner James Bagley cites as their “most important asset”.
Within the Corporate Finance division, Tom Joy has been...
The UK’s largest nature conservation charity, the RSPB, is looking for volunteers across Devon, especially in the Plymouth area, that have a few hours to spare each month to help their cause.
As a vital fundraiser for the charity, pin badge collection volunteers play an important role in placing and checking on charity pin badge boxes in places like cafés, garden centres and shops in their local area.
Last year Covid-19 sent shock waves through the RSPB’s pin badge scheme, and in some areas reduced donations by 90% on the previous year’s income, affecting the charity’s...
If you’re a business based locally, you’ll know that reputation is everything. Exeter is a small enough city with a tight enough community for word to travel fast – which is great news for exciting new restaurants and bad news for stores, shops, and cafes that swiftly gain a negative reputation. So, maintaining a good local reputation, or improving on your business’ local standing, is an important pillar to your future success. Here are four ways that you’ll be able to enhance the image of your brand and business locally in the new year.
