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Almost 7,000 child abuse image crimes recorded in South West in five years leading to calls for stronger Online Safety Bill

Nearly 7,000 child abuse image crimes were recorded by police forces in the South West over the last five years, new NSPCC research reveals.

Results from Freedom of Information requests to UK police forces show the number of offences relating to possessing, taking, making, and distributing child abuse material in the South West peaked at 6,852 last year (2020/21) – up 584% from 2016/...

Home Cleaning Tips for the Extremely Lazy

Well, almost everyone knows how exhausting it is to clean your home . It can be painful, especially for those who are pretty lazy and don't want to spend their energy cleaning their home. However, that doesn't take away that you have to keep your home clean for a better and healthier lifestyle.

If you are lazy, don't worry, I have some hacks for you. These tips will help you keep...

Last December was loneliest month for children contacting Childline

The NSPCC run service Childline can today reveal counselling sessions about loneliness peaked over the festive period last year, with the service delivering a record number of nearly 600 in December alone.

From April 2020 to March 2021 there were 6,039 counselling sessions about loneliness,marking an all-time high for a single year. This is an increase of nearly half (49%) over the...

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Law firm in Exeter looks at pros and cons of AI in divorce

Couples looking to separate may be able to use artificial intelligence to help sort out their divorce – from dividing assets to parenting arrangements.

Technology has played a key role in resolving disputes in recent years – including analysing large amounts of data and managing risk.

But software developers and a law firm in Exeter warn such tools could be limited in complex...

RGB Building Supplies is thinking of others this winter

After having to restrict visits to loved ones last Christmas, many families are planning big celebrations this festive period, but there are some who will be alone. RGB Building Supplies is encouraging people to be part of its ‘Keeping you in mind’ campaign.

Between Wednesday 1st and Wednesday 15th December, the builders merchant is inviting people to write a message on a postcard, or...

Public urged to wait their turn as booster programme expands in Devon

This week the UK government announced the booster programme is being significantly expanded to fight the Omicron Covid-19 variant.

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has announced that current vaccines are likely to be at least partially effective against the Omicron variant and that having the booster offers a much higher antibody response against Covid-19.

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East Devon homes can get free energy efficiency improvements

Residents across East Devon can benefit from free energy efficiency improvements worth up to £10,000, as part of a share of a multi-million pound Government funded programme.

Under the Green Homes Grants Scheme, homeowners will benefit from energy efficiency installations up to the value of £10,000 with nothing for them to pay towards the costs of works.

Tenants of rented...

International shortage of antibody treatments combatted by Immunology Home Therapy Service at University Hospitals Plymouth

The Immunology Home Therapy Service at University Hospitals Plymouth has not only benefitted patients in a number of ways for over 20 years, but it is now also helping to combat an international shortage of antibody treatments. The service, run by the Immunology Specialist Nursing team at the Trust, is seeing greater numbers from Devon and Cornwall than ever before, and now includes other...

How to get the best out of your windows

Windows are often overlooked but a crucial part of any property. They let in our much-beloved daylight (all 6 hours of it, at the moment), keep the heat in so we can stay toasty, and keep the cold out so we can… stay toasty. To enjoy these benefits, we need to take care of our windows to get the best of out them. This piece will discuss some of the ways you can do that! Read on to find out...

Concern regarding undiagnosed liver disease in Devon

One in five adults in the South West could have undiagnosed liver disease, the British Liver Trust’s Love Your Liver mobile screening and scanning unit found after visiting the region in November.

The charity visited Truro, Plymouth, Exeter, Bristol and Cheltenham, and scanned passers-by who were interested in finding out more about their liver health. Of the 268 people scanned, 50 (...

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