More than 2,000 homes will be better protected from the devastating effects of flooding after a proposed Exeter flood defence scheme was given a boost by additional government funding today.
The South West TUC has called for a change in culture after a poll published today by BBC Breakfast shows that more than half of office employees regularly work through their lunch breaks.
Nigel Costley, Regional Secretary of the South West TUC said: “These figures shine a spotlight on Britain’s long-hours culture. Far too many employees are failing to take lunch because they have too much work to do.
“It is essential that employers recognise the damage this can do to their staff and to the productivity of their workforce. Workers who skip lunch and don’t take time away...
Marlowe, a domestic short-haired cat with distinctive black patches, black eyepatch and a white-tipped black tail, has been missing for three days.
Marlowe's owners say: "He has a friendly nature and loves to play, so might try and run away from you - he also scares very easily. Please check your sheds and garages in case hes stuck, and check under cars as he loves to hide under them."
Marlowe disappeared from Jesmond Road on Sunday and is thought to have been sighted on Ladysmith Road.
After whittling down possible goals for the accolade, the shortlist is now open for votes to select Exeter City Football Club’s Goal of the Year 2012!
The goal that gets most votes will be put forward at the Football League Awards, and it’ll take on the best of the rest with the hope of winning the Mitre Goal of the Year 2012.
With five corkers to choose from, there’s little doubt that whichever goal gets the nod to represent the Grecian, it’ll put up a fair fight!
The shortlist is as follows:
11/2/12 - David Noble (H) v Sheff Wed - match-winning free-kick...
Following opposition from the Liberal Democrats and criticism from across the political spectrum, teachers and regulators, Education Secretary Michael Gove has abandoned his plan to scrap GCSEs and replace them with a new, tougher English Baccalaureate.
The news comes days after the cross-party Commons Education Committee said the Government had "not proved its case" that GCSEs should be abolished in key academic subjects.
The Education Secretary will make a statement to the Commons later, where he is expected to report that he is still working to toughen up the exam system...
A £1 million contract to develop a new consumer champion for Devon has been awarded by Devon County Council to the Community Council of Devon, an independent local charity.
Imagine you have just come out of hospital and are worried about how you are going to cope at home. Imagine you are afraid of being a burden or don’t have any family or friends living nearby to help. This is a crisis faced by many people leaving hospital and this week the British Red Cross in Exeter has launched a new service to help.
Funded by the NHS, the Exeter Red Cross home from hospital service is a six-month pilot providing valuable short-term care and support in the home for people after an accident or illness, giving them the confidence to continue their daily lives....
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, a day when traditionally chocolate, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones. Maybe you’re planning a romantic candlelit meal at home?
Without wishing to put out the fire of passion, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service would like to remind you of some fire safety tips in the home. With 57% per cent of fires starting in the kitchen during 2012, it is all too easy to get distracted when cooking your loved one a special meal, especially after a drink.
Rather than ruining a romantic moment, keep the fire safety tips...
Persimmon Homes will be the first housebuilder in Devon and Cornwall to offer prospective home buyers access to the Government’s FirstBuy 2 scheme after signing up with the Homes & Communities Agency.
Nationally, 281 of the group’s Persimmon and Charles Church developments will offer the scheme, with a possibility of further sites being added at a later date. Across the South West region at least ten of the developments will offer the scheme. Home buyers can reserve their new home using the scheme from this week for legal completions from 1st April, 2013 to 31st March, 2014....
All dogs in England will need to be microchipped to help tackle the growing problem of strays roaming the streets, Environment Secretary Owen Paterson announced today.
