Over half of people in the South West have someone in their family with risk factors that put them greater risk of heart disease, according to new statistics released ahead of the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) Wear it. Beat it. campaign to get the nation wearing red to fight heart disease on Friday 5th February.
The BHF poll revealed over half of people in the South West (53%) fear that a loved one could be struck down with a potentially life-threatening heart attack or stroke in the future. Over two fifths (41%) have already lost someone or know a loved one affected by heart...
Devon & Cornwall Police is warning drivers to be careful this summer, as it launches its annual drink and drug driving campaign.
Despite long term reductions, drink driving still accounts for 15% of road deaths and almost 10,000 casualities annually.
Throughout the month-long operation, police will be emphasising these messages with motorists across the Force, and drivers can expect to be tested if they are involved in a collision or if stopped for an offence. Routine stop checks will also result in drivers being tested.
British Heart Foundation (BHF) shops are delighted to announce that 280 bags were donated to their Bag It. Beat It. event held at Princesshay. The donated items will now go on to be sold in local BHF shops and could generate up to £5,000to help fund life-saving research.
BHF shop’s Bag it. Beat it. campaign urged the public to donate bags of unwanted items. Every bag donated funds life-saving heart research, helping over 40,000 little heroes continue to fight congenital heart disease.
Before the BHF was founded, only one in five babies born with congenital heart disease saw...
Two stages packed with some of the very best live acts in the UK.
Musicians from all over Britain have got together on mass to raise money for the ‘Breathe For Jo Campaign.’
An eclectic mix of folk, Jazz, Gypsy Swing, Rock, Hip-Hop, Pop, Ska, Reggae, Acoustic & R&B set in the beautiful surrounding of Northernhay Gardens, featuring Adam Isaac Band, Melosa, Roger Styles, Carnivala, Luke Potter and many more!
All proceeds from this spectacular event will go towards possible life saving treatment for Jo Smith who has been diagnosed with 2 terminal diseases. You...
