The number of patients in Devon’s hospitals with Covid-19 has almost doubled in the first three weeks of October and is expected to continue rising as cases in the community increase.

This adds to the severe pressures that already exist in the local health and care system, leading health and care partners to remind people in Devon they can play a key role in keeping case numbers down.

The increasing rates of Covid in the community also impact on staffing. Currently 810 NHS staff in Devon are off work due to Covid. This accounts for almost 1 in 3 NHS staff absences, up...

The Freemasons have signed the Armed Forces Covenant during a ceremony at Freemasons’ Hall in Covent Garden on 20 October led by His Royal Highness, The Duke of Kent. The partnership aims to support members of the Armed Forces community and ensure they have the same access to government as well as commercial services and products as any other citizen. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) will be able to demonstrate its support to members of the Armed Forces in a number of areas, including education, family wellbeing, getting a home, starting a new...

Artist Joy Gregory has been commissioned by the museum to respond to their collection and a new exhibition, In Plain Sight: Transatlantic Slavery and Devon . New textile and film works layer stories of sugar refinement and the hidden wealth created by slavery across the Atlantic with the present.

Joy Gregory is an acclaimed contemporary British artist. Her work is concerned with difficult social and political issues, with particular reference to history, race, gender, and cultural differences in contemporary society.

In Plain Sight: Transatlantic Slavery and Devon...

NEW and classic family friendly blockbusters are coming to the big screen at Vue this October half term.

Meanwhile, new statistics from Vue’s Fulfilment Report have found that 7 out of 10 parents want a fun-packed schedule with their children this half-term, with 8 out of 10 looking for activities close to home.

Over a third of parents are planning a family trip to the cinema, with an array of content available for all the family during the school holidays.

When an evil genius threatens to turn all toddlers in the world into unbearable brats, there’s no choice...

Exeter and the county of Devon are lucky enough to have some of the best golf courses in the South West of England. Whether you regularly play a round of golf or play the sport occasionally through the summer, there is something for everybody.

Here is a look at some of the leading courses in Exeter, all of which are available to book regardless of your level.

A guide to the 18 hole golf course at Exeter Golf and Country Club

A new golf course opened in 2016 at Exeter Golf and Country Club and since then it has received fantastic...

Princesshay has announced that it’s Christmas bar with private snow domes, giant Christmas tree, Bratwurst BBQ and wooden chalets will return for Christmas 2021.

From Friday 12th November, a festive themed, open-air Snow House bar, snow dome pods and outdoor seating will take centre stage at Princesshay. The bar will be serving a range of favourite festive tipples and visitors will be treated to a choice of Christmas eats from crepes and churros, cheese and fudge to traditional German Bratwurst from the nearby extended market stalls situated on Bedford Street and Eastgate....

Delivering excellent customer service is paramount these days. The way you respond to your customer’s queries and problems directly impacts how much you sell. In fact, Microsoft found that 96% of global consumers agree that customer service is an essential factor in their choice of loyalty to a brand.

Here’s another exciting thing the same report found: 54% of all consumers around the world say that their expectations regarding customer service are higher than they did just one year ago. creatio Research data also confirms just how close the relationship between quality customer...

Furniture selection for some people is easy, while others find it a hassle to choose the right furniture that goes with the theme, style, need, and budget. Sometimes it is difficult, or people are overwhelmed due to various options and make the wrong choice. Few points below to keep in mind while buying furniture for your new house are given for you.

The size of your home matters a lot when you are buying new furniture. Sometimes your table would be too small or too big for your place. Having a basic idea about the style you want to go, you can buy furniture that will...

Later living operator Inspired Villages, which owns Millbrook retirement village, in Exeter, has been helping to grant ‘wishes’ for residents including arranging a skydive, hot air balloon ride and a private tour of the Tate St Ives.

The wishes are being granted as part of the company’s ‘Retired? No, Inspired’ campaign helping residents achieve long-held dreams. The campaign aims to highlight that those later years can be the best of your life as you finally have the freedom from work and family commitments to do things you may have been putting off for years.

With the...

Residents at RMBI Care Co. Home Cadogan Court, in Exeter, were delighted to be able to enjoy a day trip to Haldon Forest Park, following the current guidance from the government. Since this summer, care home residents have been able to participate in low-risk, out-of-home activities without having to self-isolate on their return to the care homes.

The residents chose Haldon Forest as they wanted to make the most of the warm sunny weather, so the Home’s staff safely arranged the trip for them. They all travelled via the Home’s mini bus to the woodlands, just 15 minutes from...