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Devon’s care workers need to be recognised now for their vital contribution during the COVID-19 pandemic by being better valued and rewarded, according to Devon County Council’s (DCC) Cabinet Member for Adult Health and Social Care, Councillor Andrew Leadbetter.

More care workers are needed to provide care to older people and those with disabilities or mental health needs.

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Co-operative colleagues are on the hunt for local causes who want to fundraise with nearby stores in 2021.

Southern Co-op's local food stores currently have 169 charity partners which range from scout groups and pre-schools to food banks and healthcare trusts.

With a lot of fundraising cancelled last year, these existing local partnerships will continue into 2021 but there...

While Devon may be more commonly associated with seaside resorts and quiet country lanes, it hosts its fair share of decent casinos and gambling hubs. On wet weather days, tourists in the capital city of Exeter enjoy heading down to the popular racecourse for a spot of betting and gaming action. Those who don't mind traveling a bit further afield can experience the wonder of Grosvenor Casino...

The NIHR-supported Novavax COVID-19 vaccine – which was trialled in Exeter and Cornwall – has demonstrated that the vaccine is 89.3% effective at preventing COVID-19.This data was identified from interim analysis of the Phase III study and included effectiveness against the new variants.

The Novavax study is the largest ever double blind, placebo-controlled trial to be undertaken in...