St John needs more Volunteer Vaccinators in Devon
St John Ambulance is seeking new Volunteer Vaccinators ahead of the drive to boost people’s immunity against Covid-19 this autumn. Between now and September, the first aid and health response chari…
Lifeworks Learning Disability Charity appoint Laura Fraser-Crewes as their new CEO
Lifeworks learning Disability Charity are delighted to announce the appointment of their new CEO, Laura Fraser-Crewes. Laura’s impressive career is well-known in the charity sector, demonstrating a pa…
Volvo Group UK Ltd adopts Devon waterless urinal tech to reduce emissions impact
Volvo Group UK Ltd is adopting Devon waterless urinal technology at its UK HQ in Warwick, and its Felixstowe Renault Truck Commercials Depot, to help cut CO2 and water waste. The flushless urinals are…
Devon site managers at Barratt Homes developments win top national award for quality
Two site managers at Barratt Homes developments: Victoria Heights near Exeter and Berry Acres in Paignton have been recognised as among the best in the country after winning a top national award for o…
Environment Agency chairs National Drought Group today
The National Drought Group, made up of senior decision makers from the Environment Agency, government, water companies and key representative groups, joined by Water Minister Steve Double, met today (…
Government to consider further relief for energy intensive industries
High electricity using businesses like steel and paper mills could see further relief under new proposals to help subsidise their electricity costs. The UK Government is consulting on the option to i…
How to combat dry eye during a heatwave
With temperatures set to reach 35C for a fourth day in a row, businesses throughout the country will be pumping out the air conditioning to keep their employees cool. But while this may be a welcom…
Minor Injuries Units – where they are and when to use them
With around 5 million people visiting Devon each summer, the NHS has worked to ensure there are additional services in some tourist hotspots to reduce pressure on our busy emergency departments. Mi…
CEO of housing charity ‘proud’ to play part in easing pain of South Devon’s homes crisis
A South Devon housing charity boss says she’s proud of the contribution her organisation is making in the battle against the region’s housing crisis and the threat of rising homelessness following a “…
Young Carers and the Bath Philharmonia
Young carers have been tuning up in readiness for a performance of original music with members of the Bath Philharmonic Orchestra. Fourteen young musicians from Torbay have been rehearsing and crea…
Views sought on options to streamline driver licensing and support jobs
Views are being sought on how to make it easier to land a successful career in logistics, as the Government continues to tackle the global driver shortage, support new jobs and bolster the UK’s supply…
Visiting Devon? Here’s how to access medical help if you need it
Each summer, data from our four emergency departments suggests that up to one quarter of patients are visitors to the county. Devon’s NHS is reminding visitors to the county that there are plenty o…
Brilliant Bees and their Curious Cousins – new exhibition and Torre Abbey
Torre Abbey has launched a new exhibition celebrating bees and other popular pollinators which will run until Sunday 4 September. Torre Abbey has worked with a range of partners to curate the exh…
Devon-based eco fleet-tech business reaches Global Good Awards final
Lightfoot, the trail-blazing, Devon-based in-cab, driver fleet coaching technology and rewards platform, has succeeded in making it through to the finals of the internationally renowned 2022 Global Go…