A free memorial service is being held at East Devon Crematorium to remember all those who have died during the pandemic.
Organised and led by the crematorium staff, it is hoped the event will provide comfort for relatives and friends who have been bereaved during this particularly difficult and distressing time.
The Special Memorial Service at East Devon Crematorium, located between Exeter and Honiton, will take place on Thursday 9 September at 6.30pm. Although space in the chapel will be limited, the service will also be broadcast online and will include a roll call of...
People across Devon are being warned about six subtle signs that show their ears and eyes are telling them something serious about their health.
Just as simple headaches and sudden weight fluctuations can reveal deeper health concerns, eyes and ears can also give some clues that a potential health concern is happening in the body.
To help Devon people look out for the tell-tale signs, Giles Edmonds, Specsavers clinical services director, and chief audiologist, Gordon Harrison, are sharing the top six ‘watch-outs’ that could denote a problem.
THIS September, one of Britain’s most infamous and iconic Rock and Roll bands retakes centre stage, as Oasis Knebworth 1996 arrives at Vue.
On Thursday 23 September and Friday 24 September only, fans new and old can watch the long-awaited documentary covering what is often regarded as the pinnacle of Oasis’s illustrious career and relive the legendary Hertfordshire concerts on their 25th anniversary.
Directed by Grammy Award-winner Jake Scott and told through the eyes of fans who were there, and never seen before archive footage of both the concert and backstage, film-...
Sleep is one essential part of your life. It enables you to have a lot of energy throughout the day, allowing you to accomplish tasks and not feel fatigued at all times. Do you ever wonder why some people feel sleepy even if they sleep only for an hour? This happens because their body did not receive enough rest during the night, or they slept in an uncomfortable position which causes pain that prevents one from getting a good night's sleep.
Back pain is one of the most common health problems that people suffer from around the world nowadays, especially in developed countries...
Worried about how much time your child (or spouse) spends gaming? Well worry no more ─ a local housebuilder has come up with the productive solution for gamers this summer, and it could just help them discover their dream career.
Whether it’s Minecraft, The Sims, Roblox or even Animal Crossing, Redrow is calling for gamers across the country to digitally recreate one if its homes or developments in a bid to discover the talented designers of the future.
Open to gamers of all ages, there are three categories to enter, with prizes including children’s art vouchers, an MSI...
“We are all in this together” – that’s the message from people across Devon in a new poster campaign targeting young people.
Among them is Lara Drake, who’s 25. Lara takes medication for a condition she has, and it can her more vulnerable to Covid-19.
She said: “Having the vaccine can reduce your risk of getting seriously unwell if you were to catch Covid-19, but it can also help to protect your friends.
“There are plenty of young people around with invisible illnesses, and while it’s important to help protect older people, it’s also about young people who you...
A Devon-based business that makes jigsaw puzzles has doubled its production workforce, increased its premises and invested for future growth as a result of soaring demand for its popular picture puzzles during the last eighteen months.
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, All Jigsaw Puzzles has grown its workforce in Hatherleigh, acquired a neighbouring business to expand its warehouse storage and, most recently, invested £200k in new equipment to sustain its rapid growth. The expansion of its warehouse has created more space for staff to socially distance, and the business...
The Creative Craft Show returns to Exeter this September
From families and friends to Olympian Tom Daley, the world of craft has attracted many new enthusiasts over the last 18 months and ICHF Events’ Creative Craft Show, returning to Exeter’s Westpoint Arena from Thursday 23rd– Sunday 26th September, has something for everyone.
From sewing, felting and papercraft to knitting and jewellery making, the Creative Craft Show brings the hottest new supplies and latest trends to die hard crafters and newcomers alike in the South West.
The Environment Agency have launched a 12-month pilot with Hello Lamp post to give residents and visitors to Exmouth the opportunity to have a ‘conversation’ with the Exmouth Tidal Defence Scheme. Hello Lamp post allows people to have two-way 'chats' with objects in their local environment. QR codes have been attached to parts of the tidal defence around Exmouth, anyone with a smartphone can scan the QR code or text the number on the sign to begin a conversation. Residents and visitors will be able to find out why the defences are needed and how they can reduce their own flood risk in a...
Regardless of the type of business you have or the industry you work in, staying on top of the latest buying trends is key. Not only do buying trends help you to provide customers with the products and services they are looking for, but they ensure you are not left behind by competitors.
If your target market is suddenly leaning towards a specific type of product or service, you can make the changes necessary to provide exactly what they want. If consumers are beginning to search for products in a specific way, such as via social media or search engines, you can change your...
