For its latest Surprise Supplies giveaway, RGB Building Supplies would like to hear about the people, groups and charities that went above and beyond to ensure those in the local community were cared for throughout the pandemic.
Whether someone went out of their way to do shopping for vulnerable people, a school had a creative way to help engage children with home schooling, or a community group still found a way to bring everyone together even if it wasn’t in person, RGB would like to hear about it.
From all the applications received, RGB will choose a selection to go...
Trustees of the Howard League for Penal Reform are delighted to announce the appointment of the charity’s new Chief Executive, Andrea Coomber. Andrea Coomber is an experienced leader and qualified lawyer who has held senior roles at human rights organisations in the UK and overseas. She is currently the Director of JUSTICE and will start work with the Howard League on 1 November. The Howard League has played a key role in the life of the nation for more than 150 years, dealing with issues of great public concern that are central to the rule of law, public safety and social justice. It...
Looking for a new home? Ever considered moving into a bungalow? There are lots of benefits to choosing a single storey home, here national housebuilder Redrow gives some of the benefits of choosing bungalow living.
1. Ease of mobility
Bungalows are perfect for elderly residents or family members and housemates with mobility challenges due to the single storey living experience they offer. This house type is often considered as a much better option than the alternatives of either a house or flat as they allow everyone to access the entire living area easily and comfortably...
Playing slots is simple, but winning more slots games requires a little technique and knowledge. From determining the right slot machine to getting the games, you easily earn free spin bonuses like this one for example , with the big payouts.
We shall focus on the tips on how to win more online slots in this article.
Do not fall for bogus tricks
Some slot players claim it is practicable to command when jackpots land by identifying the right time to land a pay line and studying the spinning reels. Others endorse studying to get when a slot machine is...
Raising a large family can be difficult, especially when you are trying to juggle the needs and schedules of multiple people at once. Then, to make sure that you can make raising a large family easier and improve your family life, here is a selection of some of the best top tips for large families.
Invest in a Large, Reliable Car
When you have a large family, one of the most important necessities that you should have is a large and reliable car. Not only will a spacious car ensure that you can go on family day trips and even the school run without a problem...
The new Exeter Bus Station will open to passengers on Sunday 25 July, it has been revealed.
The new station – a striking glass-fronted building in the heart of the city centre - replaces the current bus station which was constructed in the 1960s.
This new, fit-for-purpose modern facility will promote green public transport in the city and rural communities for decades to come.
The new Bus Station will offer a massive improvement for passengers, with features such as glass-fronted covered waiting and boarding areas and high quality facilities.
People in Devon are being urged to only go to their local emergency department in immediately life-threatening cases.
The NHS in Devon is under severe pressure at present due to several factors, meaning GP surgeries, hospitals, community health services, mental health services and social care are all extremely busy.
High numbers of emergency attendances, combined with the need for some health and care staff, or their children, to self-isolate and the impact of Covid-19 admissions are affecting services.
NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group’s Lead Clinical...
One of the oldest books of English literature in the world - created more than 1,000 years ago - is now available for anyone to browse online for the first time.
The Exeter Book is one of the four most significant verse manuscripts to survive from the Anglo-Saxon period and contains the vast majority of all surviving Old English poetry. Its origins are a mystery.
The new website and digital technology gives a fascinating glimpse into the production of the book, allowing people to explore doodles made a century ago of people and even an angel.
Ollie Watkins had just finished his first-ever season in the Premier League with Aston Villa when he earned the call. Gareth Southgate contacted the striker and said he’d made his provisional 33-man squad for Euro 2020. This was a dream come true for the Newton Abbot-born forward, but one that turned sour when he wasn’t taken in the final squad for the tournament. However, this could have been a blessing in disguise. Had Watkins been named by Southgate, there is little chance that he would have earned any pitch time.
UK for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency’s UK charity, was recently joined by the nation’s favourite wordsmith Susie Dent to launch an important new campaign asking Britons, including those in Exeter to help compile a dictionary that will define only one word - “refugee” - but in thousands of different personal, emotive and thought-provoking ways.
The project will mark the 70th Anniversary of the UN Refugee Convention on 28th July, which first defined who a refugee is in law and set out the human rights of women, men and children fleeing the horrors of war and persecution to seek...
