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We all understand the importance of time management when it comes to running a business. Whether you’re self-employed, a team leader or just trying to keep on top of your day-to-day schedule, an ability to effectively plan and manage your time is crucial in keeping yourself productive.

But how good are we at managing our time? According to a new study from STL Training , not as good as we think. The survey, which polled 1,000 full-time workers across the UK, found that whilst 65% of us would describe our time management abilities as ‘excellent’ or ‘very good’, 68% of employees...

Care providers have been invited to learn more about what it’s like to live with dementia .

Devon County Council has organised a free virtual dementia experience delivered by Training2Care, and funded by the Health and Social Care Skills Accelerator Programme, and the European Social Fund.

The Virtual Dementia Tour stimulates the senses so that attendees can understand what people, who live with dementia, feel and experience in their daily lives.

It helps attendees to think about the environment, their approach to care and communication, and provides simple...

Devon County Show is going back to its roots in 2023, with initiatives planned to encourage greater attendance from the farming community.

First up is a new, concentrated farming area. This will be devoted to agricultural trade stands, where farmers can find everything, they need to manage their farms in one dedicated area. The section will also have its own brand new bar, the Ivington Tavern, where farmers can socialise and ‘chew the cud’ with their peers over a pint.

Acting Show Manager, Lisa Moore, said ‘The Devon County Show is always the first major county show on...

Two pairs of local holiday home owners, Gillian and Steve Miles and Mike and Julie Carpenter, have been recognised in a new awards scheme by Sykes Holiday Cottages that celebrates standout owners.

The owners of two separate holiday lets located in Devon were named winners in the holiday let agency’s Sykes Stars programme after receiving excellent guest feedback.

Gillian and Steve first welcomed holidaymakers to Crooke Barn, a one-bedroom holiday home in Withleigh, near Tiverton, in December 2020. The couple converted a barn on their farm after being inspired to take the...