Figures on health care in Dartmouth revealed
A group of NHS and community partners met on 3 April to review progress with new ways of delivering health and care in Dartmouth, including plans for a new Health and Wellbeing Centre in the town. …
Young engineers from South Devon UTC get creative at HMS Sultan
Young engineers from Newton Abbot’s pioneering secondary school, South Devon University Technical College (UTC), went head-to-head against schools from across the country as they participated in a uni…
New Managing Partner takes the reins at Simpkins Edwards
Devon accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards is celebrating the appointment of its new Managing Partner Mary Jane Campbell. Mary Jane, who also leads the British Junior Carriage Driving Team in her spare t…
Putting the Mad into Madagascar…
There are many extraordinary-looking animals in the world – and the giant leaf-tailed gecko is right up there among them. With its huge and apparently bloodshot eyes and unique fringed appearance, it …
South Devon College and ABB announce partnership to boost technology education
ABB is providing the latest automation and control technologies together with a series of educational wall displays for South Devon College’s new Hi Tech Digital Centre. Opening in September 2019, …
£250,000 research grant for health and social care practitioners in Torbay
Patients will benefit from improved care with the award of a new £250,000 grant aimed at supporting research by health professionals in Torbay and South Devon. The fund will support the first proje…
“Beep, beep!” Roadrunners hurry to Paignton Zoo
A new species at Paignton Zoo will evoke fond memories for a generation of cartoon fans. The name Californian earth-cuckoo may not mean much to you, but say roadrunner to people of a certain age and i…
Want to improve your wellbeing? Head for the zoo!
The animals at our top local zoos are healthy and content – but now there’s a new focus on how a visit can improve the wellbeing of human beings. Paignton Zoo spokesperson Phil Knowling said: “We k…
Heart patients waiting times reduced due to new procedure
Patients in Torbay and South Devon suffering from coronary artery disease can now undergo a life-saving procedure at Torbay Hospital for the first time - also reducing waiting times for surgery. T…
Free help to tackle shocking impact of Type 2 diabetes in Devon
People in Devon are being offered free help to combat the threat of diabetes as new figures reveal more than 700 people had a limb amputated because of the disease. This week (1-7 April 2019) is Na…
Teignmouth mum to run ‘bucket list’ marathon in London in aid of hospice charities
A Teignmouth mum is taking part in this month’s Virgin Money London Marathon to raise money for two very special hospice charities. Lisa Ross, 43, is running her first ever marathon in aid of Chil…
Select Committee findings welcomed in Torbay
Torbay Council welcomes the findings of the House of Lords Select Committee on the Regeneration of Seaside Towns. The report ‘The future of seaside towns’, released yesterday on Thursday 4 April, re…
PHE stresses the importance of good hand hygiene when visiting farms
The Easter break is a great time to enjoy the outdoors with your family and friends. Public Health England (PHE) encourages people to enjoy the countryside during springtime, especially engaging in p…
M&S sets community business challenge in Plymouth
M&S and Power to Change, the independent charitable trust dedicated to supporting thriving local communities, have launched a new business support programme for Plymouth, offering local businesses…