Residents and tourists to Devon this summer are being asked to Help Us To Help You by the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT).
The Trust serves a population of over 5.5 million people and every year, the South West of England is estimated to receive an influx of over 23 million visitors - with a large proportion of them coming during the summer months.
SWASFT is encouraging residents and tourists to plan ahead by following these 10 steps to a safe and healthy summer by:
Knowing how to describe their exact location in a remote or
EXETER’S worst football team will have a chance to receive face-to-face training from a world-class footballing legend.
Specsavers is keen to hear from clubs in and around Exeter as part of its nationwide search to find a grassroots football team in desperate need of a little help.
The community opticians and audiologists is giving one local club the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to turn its fortunes around with some high-class professional insight.
Emma Denham, director at Specsavers Exeter, says: ‘For decades, Specsavers has celebrated and made heroes of...
EXETER'S high street is set for boost with the arrival of a new retailer.
CBD and vaping specialists Evapo is opening a new store in the City's Fore Street on Friday (28 July).
The company is committed to help people quit tobacco smoking with all its staff qualified NHS stop smoking advisors.
Evapo is also leading the way when it comes to ending underage vaping with owner Andrej Kuttuf having recently lobbied parliament in a bid to see the industry tighter controlled.
He is calling on MPs to regulate the sales of disposable vapes, thus putting an end to...
Councillors from East Devon District Council (EDDC) and Broadclyst Parish Council joined housing association Sovereign to celebrate work starting on 69 new affordable and highly sustainable homes on the edge of Exeter.
Ground was broken by Cllr Olly Davey, Portfolio Holder for Strategic Planning at EDDC, alongside the Chair of Broadclyst Parish Council, Henry Massey.
The homes at Moonhill Rise will be the first built to the highest rating in Sovereign’s Homes and Place Standard for sustainable homes, which was created alongside Sovereign customers.
Following the success achieved in more than 100 cities worldwide, this live, multi-sensory musical experience will take place in outstanding locations in Exeter from September
Fever, the leading global live-entertainment discovery platform, brings the Candlelight Concerts to Exeter, with a series of special performances, kicking off with concerts in Tribute to Coldplay, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Hans Zimmer’s Best Works and more. This expansion to the region comes on the heels of the experience’s success, having delighted audiences in more than 100 cities worldwide and across a plethora of...
For many families, summer is a chance to plan day trips and holidays together to coincide with school holidays. This includes the estimated 14,900 people living with dementia in Devon.
According to Alzheimer’s Society a well-planned holiday can have a positive impact on the wellbeing of people affected by dementia. They can provide new and shared experiences for the person with dementia and their loved ones.
Derek Dodd, Devon Regional Manager – Local Services for Alzheimer’s Society, said: “Holidays offer people living with dementia the chance to visit new places or...
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHSFT (RDUH) has hailed the success of a project aimed at improving organisational efficiency and infection control for nurses and patients in the community.
Following the completion of a prototype developed with medical bag manufacturers CorrMed, the launch of a new community nurse bag will help support community teams in their challenges around storage and transportation of clinical equipment, also ensuring patient safety through adherence with infection control protocols.
A network of community nurses, clinical matrons and...
Insect-based pet-food company Mr Bug, which makes planet-friendly nutritious treats for dogs all over the world, has won top prize in the Best Product of the Year category at the Global Good Awards 2023.
The Global Good Awards rewards businesses, NGOs, charities and social enterprises of all shapes and sizes that are blazing a trail for purpose-driven sustainability and ethical leadership.
Mr Bug is a pioneering insect farm in Exminster, Devon that breeds its own sustainable, nutrient-dense mealworms to produce high-quality healthy treats for pet pooches everywhere....
The summer holidays are here, beckoning us to grab the sun cream and explore the great outdoors with our families. RSPB Aylesbeare nature reserve in Devon, is inviting families to enjoy a Big Wild Summer by hosting a series of fun, nature-themed activities for families to discover nature at their local RSPB reserve and all to celebrate Heath Week.
From, Pond Dipping to Nightjar Walks and exploring for Things with Wings - RSPB Aylesbeare can help the whole family spend precious time together, reconnect with nature, and make happy memories outdoors.
Tickets for the official Oktoberfest Exeter are selling fast.
This event will be hosted at the Guildhall on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st October 2023.
Tickets are available as standing, unreserved bench seating, standard tables for eight or 12 people and or our exclusive VIP tables; these include entry for up to eight people, table service from waiters/waitresses, incredible views of the stage and a free gift per person on the table.
We have seen huge demand for Oktoberfest tickets with Saturday evening VIP tables and unreserved bench seating already fully sold...
