Newton Abbot Racecourse will be used by a group of local GP practices as a COVID-19 vaccination centre from Saturday 15 May.

The Racecourse is easily accessible on the outskirts of Newton Abbot, has plenty of free parking.

The new centre will welcome its first patients from Saturday 15 May and is planned to operate over the summer period.

Pat Masterson, Managing Director for Newton Abbot Racecourse, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to host the vaccination centre in our function space to our local team of GP surgeries so that more people in our community can get...

It can be incredibly easy to fall into bad health habits, especially when you have experienced a time of stress or change within your life. However, although it might not be quite as easy to break them, a bright and healthy future is possible with a little effort. Then, here is a guide to some of the most common bad health habits and how you might be able to break them in the coming months.

Smoking

Although the number of people who smoke has decreased in recent years, smoking is still rife in the general population and often starts at a young age. However, these bad...

Devices and equipment have a certain lifespan and are expected to eventually break down. Boilers are one of them and it is haunting to know that once they do, you'll be left freezing cold. Good thing the UK government came up with a free boiler grant. Something we may want to take a look to keep ourselves warm during cold days as well as helping fight global warming.

In 2018, the UK Government via Energy Company Obligation (ECO3) partnered with the Big Six energy suppliers in the country namely; British Gas, Scottish Power, E.ON, Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE...

Two young cousins are aiming to complete a full mile along Exmouth seafront to raise funds for the lifesaving charity in the RNLI MayDay Mile challenge.

A mayday call is the most urgent plea RNLI lifesavers receive, and is used when life is in immediate danger. Usually our lifesavers answer calls for help. But today, with a busy summer on the horizon, it's they who need YOUR help.

The RNLI are expecting more families than ever to book holidays in the UK and Ireland this year. People are excited to get away – and that’s how it should be. But it’s so easy to get into...

There are billions of smartphone users worldwide and the number of mobile phone units are more than that as some smartphone companies manufacture a new model every year. If you are thinking of purchasing the new phone model, have you thought of where your old phone will end up to? This article talks about the harmful impacts of mobile phones on the environment as well as the health risks associated with it.

Charities in Exeter have a chance to win a share of a £25,000 prize pot offered by specialist charity insurer Ansvar’s Community Campaign.

Many good causes in the region have been struggling to raise funds during the pandemic and Ansvar, which has insured charities, churches and voluntary groups for more than 60 years, is offering help.

The money will be split three ways: £15,000 for the overall winner with £5,000 each going to two additional charities.

The competition opens on 10 May, the deadline for entries is 30 June and winners will be notified by 23 July....

The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth will reopen to visitors on Monday 17 May, with the launch of a new family activity trail.

The new trail, 'An Adorably Curious Adventure', gives visitors the chance to explore the sanctuary and discover the A-Z of fun donkey facts, while completing trail activities along the way.

John Crouch, Visitor Engagement Manager at The Donkey Sanctuary, said: "We have all been looking forward to this day for some time, welcoming back our loyal supporters and visitors. The sanctuary always comes alive when it's open, there is always such a nice...

Getting married isn’t an easy decision. Some couples who already got engaged still end up parting ways. It’s natural for your best friend who will soon get married to feel worried. She is taking the next chapter in her life, and it’s full of uncertainties. As her best friend, you must show that you care. Now is the best opportunity to let her know that you’re there. Here are some ways to support someone who will soon tie the knot.

Organise a hen party

Your best friend might not expect a huge party, but you can give it anyway. She deserves it. Every woman will appreciate...

It’s important to look at what your Jeep is equipped with. You want all of the strength that you can possibly get, especially if you’re planning on driving on rugged terrain. The AX5 is the standard transmission, and it’s a light-duty one. The moment you equip your Jeep with such things as larger tires and lower gears, you’ll want added drivetrain strength – and that’s when you’ll want to swap in a rebuilt AX15 manual transmission .

Making the swap is relatively easy, though you’ll want to know how to handle the modification from start to finish.

Trewithen Dairy is delighted to announce the launch of The Trewly Big Bake - a national competition for baking enthusiasts.

Celebrated author, expert baker and Great British Bake Off fifth series star Martha Collison will judge the competition. Martha will be joined on the judging panel with fellow judges alongside renowned food writer Orlando Murrin, who is also President of the Guild of Food Writers and Francis Clarke, managing director of Trewithen Dairy.

Taking place from Wednesday 19th May until Sunday 13th June, the competition encourages all ages to bake and...