After two years of uncertainty and social isolation, new research from the Jo Cox Foundation (conducted by ICM Unlimited) suggests people in the South West are less lonely - with 58% having reported ever feeling lonely in the past month, versus the national average of 67%. However the vast majority in the South West (75%) still think there is a stigma around talking about loneliness, rising to a worrying 91% among young people in the UK.
Kicking off on Blue Monday (17 January) and running until 30 January, the Great Winter Get Together is the Jo Cox Foundation’s annual campaign...
The local branch of Samaritans is encouraging people across East Devon to reach out to someone they care about for a cuppa and a catch up for Brew Monday, January 17.
Whilst the third Monday in January is sometimes referred to as ‘the most difficult day of the year’, the charity is highlighting that there’s no such thing as ‘Blue Monday’ as people can feel a range of emotions any day of the year.
Volunteers from the Exeter, Mid & East Devon branch Samaritans will be joined by station staff at a range of station in Exeter and across much of the county on January 17...
Following on from the hugely successful tenth anniversary awards’ celebration last autumn, entries are now open for the prestigious 2022 Food Drink Devon Awards, supported by 2022 platinum sponsor Partners&. The gold standard industry accolades, which celebrate Devon’s finest food and drink, recognise the county’s most talented producers and establishments and this year will also include the new ‘Chef of the Year’ category. The competition is open for entries until Friday 22nd April 2022, with applications welcome from Food Drink Devon members and non-members.
Convenience stores in Crediton, Exeter and Exmouth will be selling selected products past their ‘best before' date as it relates to quality, not the safety of the product.
With the aim of keeping more food in the human food chain, Southern Co-op has expanded its Reducing Our Foodprint initiative with products being reduced to just 20p.
Now available in more than 100 Co-operative Food stores across the south of England, the waste reduction scheme aims to keep as much produce as possible in the food chain and reduce the amount sent off for anaerobic digestion.
In Gran Canaria you can find all kinds of beautiful beaches, from urban beaches to unspoilt bays, with both black and golden sands, calm or wild waters, and countless more. Where you can recharge your batteries, or celebrate a holiday with your friends, family or partner, as well as enjoy a water sport.
In addition, we can say that Gran Canaria is blessed with a wonderful climate, which allows you to enjoy the beach at any time of the year.
What are the best beaches in Gran Canaria?
Among the most attractive and popular beaches in Gran Canaria are the following:
Many power cables are found in the production and supply chain world. Blue, red, yellow, and green skins frequently cover the cables' copper or aluminium inner linings. They are so ubiquitous that they are hardly given a second look and are unfairly disregarded as little more than inventory. However, despite being the most fundamental component of any electrical system, they are also among the most complicated.
In 1882, Thomas Edison invented the first 'wire.' It wasn't a wire; it was essentially made of copper tubes wrapped in jute! Because of its bituminous qualities, it was...
This beautiful island presents its visitors with a wide range of options for entertainment and enjoyment of a few wonderful days of relaxation, allowing them to disconnect from daily routines and the stress of work.
Its spectacular beaches and its privileged climate at any time of the year, allow for the practice of water sports and various activities.
On this occasion, we present a series of recommendations on the best activities to enjoy in Gran Canaria.
1. Water sports
If there is one thing you can do in Gran Canaria, it is to practice a wide variety of water...
Clawford Lakes Resort and Spa , a new, luxury holiday destination based in Devon, has today released new imagery and details about its ‘floating lodges’ which are now available to book from April 2022.
The brand-new floating lodges are the latest in a series of unique accommodation options created by Clawford Lakes after their lake pods were announced in November. The lodges are securely moored within a lake setting, allowing guests to wake up every day to the shimmer of water lapping soothingly around them in the tranquillity of Devonshire countryside.
More widely known for its Jurassic coast and rolling hills, East Devon is showing strong signs of a green economic recovery in response to Covid-19.
The pandemic has brought acknowledgement of the link between health and outside spaces. This recognition and a need to transition to net zero carbon means businesses see wellbeing and the environment as priorities.
East Devon District Council has seized this challenge and is looking towards a clean and green future. The Council is driving clean growth to reduce carbon emissions and providing greener, healthier, more vibrant...
People in Topsham are celebrating after the completion of a scheme to connect around 120 homes and businesses in the town to Gigabit capable fibre broadband.
Local resident Andy Rook led a community effort for fibre connections to the Greatwood Terrace area of Topsham, which previously suffered from poor connectivity.
Andy admits his local community wouldn’t have been able to get better broadband without the support of the Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) programme.
He said: “Around Christmas 2019 I was reading all sorts of erroneous comments on our local...
