The first of two brand new state-of-art mobile testing centres goes on the road this week, with its first stop at Exmouth's Foxholes Carpark this Saturday, February 27.
It follows a successful trial of one of the new mobile test centres at Middlemoor last Friday when more than 140 staff were tested for COVID-19.
The two mobile testing centres have been purchased by Devon County Council and will offer rapid COVID-19 tests, with results within the hour.
Each van will visit the largest communities in the two areas of Devon that currently do not have fixed testing...
Children in England will return to schools on 8 March, and the government has pledged £700 million in funding to ensure "no child is left behind" due to the pandemic. But a South West personal development coach warns that the long-term impact on children's mental health is not being addressed.
Jack Russell , a personal development coach with over 30 years' experience supporting young people, urges the government and schools to focus beyond academic catch-up when children return to the classroom.
Jack said: "It is welcome news that schools are reopening and will have...
Exmouth RNLI volunteer crew members launched today following a report of two paddleboarders needing help in the sea off the Exmouth coastline.
At 10.26am today Sunday 28 February 2021 the Exmouth RNLI Inshore Lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II was tasked by H.M. Coastguard to a report of two paddleboarders who had become distressed some distance from the shore and found themselves unable to return.
The lifeboat, crewed by Helm, Guy Munnings, and RNLI volunteer crew Mark Cockman and James Edge launched at 10:39am and was able to quickly locate the casualties.
We all have a daily routine. Many of us have a daily beauty regime we try to stick to. For smokers, it’s much the same thing. Lighting up first thing in the morning or during their morning and afternoon coffee break is a part of their daily routine.
What few of us think about is the impact smoking has on our skin, our hair, our teeth or our nails.
Stop smoking with its unpleasant withdrawal symptoms and cravings is easier said than done. Sure, it’s not easy to stop smoking but if you value your daily beauty regime you really should be serious thinking about giving those...
If you’ve ever looked at an old married couple and wondered how they’ve managed to keep their love alive for so long, you’re not alone. And with COVID things have challenged many couples. Though divorce rates have fallen . We’re all looking for ways to make our relationships more meaningful and resilient. While there may not be a secret formula for happy relationships, there are some steps every couple can take to try to enrich theirs.
The first step in building a positive relationship with your spouse is to make sure this is really the person you want to build one with....
Are your current lifestyle choices and daily habits affecting your masculinity? Are you losing your sex drive? Do you always feel tired and have no motivation to exercise? Do you always feel irritable and sometimes struggle with concentration? You may be struggling with low testosterone. Testosterone is a powerful sex hormone that plays a key role in your health. This hormone greatly affects a man’s appearance, mood, and general sexual health. Thanks to testosterone, you can build your body muscle and also improve your bone mass.
As men grow older, their bodies tend to produce...
When you have a family, you know that you carry a lot of responsibilities. They depend on you for all their needs. They need to be assured of a stable home, healthy food, and essential needs. Your children also have to get the education they need to have a better future, so you are not only handling what they need right now but are preparing them for their life ahead. These responsibilities, together with the nurturing and caring you provide, is what having a family is all about. They are challenges you take on because you love your family.
A University of Exeter scientist has written a book to accompany a new Sir David Attenborough TV series.
Life in Colour, by Professor Martin Stevens , is now available – while the series of the same name begins on BBC One tomorrow (Sunday) at 7pm.
The book and series provide a dazzling exploration of how colour works in the natural world.
"Working on a book to accompany a new Attenborough TV series has been really exciting," said Professor Stevens, of the Centre for Ecology and Conservation at Exeter's Penryn Campus in Cornwall.
We’ve recently shared some tips to make your diet healthier with some easy food swaps you can try, but did you know that drinks can be one of the biggest culprits when it comes to calories? Most of us try to pay attention to snacks and other foods where calories can quickly add up, but not everyone realises that drinks can also add to your daily total. In this short post, we’ll cover some of the swaps you can make if you’re looking for healthier drink alternatives.
Try non-alcoholic beer or wine
If you enjoy a tipple at weekends, your drinks could be contributing to...
Former Kuehne + Nagel senior executives Anthony Quinn and Peter Adams have announced their acquisition of STR Logistics Limited. The acquisition has been made via their holding company 2020 Logistic Solutions Limited and completed on the 26th of February 2021.
UK based STR Logistics (located in Exeter, Devon) has been operating for over twenty years specialising in the provision of transport logistics solutions including, first and last mile, multi-drop, two-man home deliveries, contract management, trunker operations and secure freight handling. The company employs over one...
