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It’s not too late to have your Covid-19 vaccine first or second dose

People in Devon are being reminded it’s not too late to get their first or second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

Having both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and others from Covid-19 and the potential long term effects. After the second dose your chances of developing Long Covid halve; according to a study by King’s College London . It also...

Devon charity wins £10,000 Movement for Good award

A charity based in Devon will receive a £10,000 windfall as part of Ecclesiastical Insurance Group’s annual Movement for Good awards.

Transition Network is one of 301 charities chosen by a panel of judges that will benefit from the money.

The fund will allow the charity, which creates community-led change for a sustainable future, to kick-start its new project, ‘Train the...

Arts venues mark one year to British Art Show with £100k funding boost

Leading arts organisations based in Plymouth have secured a £100,000 grant from Arts Council England to support the city’s hosting of British Art Show 9 (BAS9) . The funding award comes just as the twelve month countdown to the prestigious exhibition begins.

The British Art Show is a landmark touring exhibition that celebrates the vitality of recent art made in Britain. Organised...

5 reasons to build a garden shed

It is important to have enough storage space in your home. You can use the storage space to store your gym equipment, bike, and even Christmas decorations.

House buyers usually consider the storage space before buying. Therefore, it is essential to have as much storage space in your home. The storage space can make your house more appealing to potential buyers.

However, if...

Devon builders merchant calling out to charities

For its latest Surprise Supplies giveaway, RGB Building Supplies is inviting charities from across the area to get in touch and explain how a donation of £1,000 worth of building materials would be of benefit to them.

Whether a charity needs to complete some essential repairs, update an outdoor area, give their space a lick of paint, or create an accessible bathroom, RGB would like to...

Devon’s health and care system under extreme pressure

Devon’s health and social care system is under extreme pressure due to high demand for services, sustained demand for Covid beds, pressure on staffing and the need for social care exceeding the available capacity.

Pressures are being seen across the system, in mental health care, primary care (GPs) and adult social care as well as our acute hospital trusts.

Dr Paul Johnson,...

A guide to getting an antigen test at Heathrow

A rapid antigen test, also known as a rapid test or often simply a quick test, is an easy, non-invasive diagnostic test suitable for direct point-of-use testing which directly checks for the existence or absence of an antigen, especially a non-protein molecule.

It's most commonly used for the diagnosis of SARS -Canine Communicable Diseases, the virus which causes CPV.

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Timewade and Exeter College work together to boost career aspirations

Exeter-based IT support specialist Timewade is working with Exeter College to encourage more young people to consider a career in technology with a series of ‘How I got into Tech’ blogs showcasing the educational and career journeys Timewade employees have taken.

In the series, Timewade employees share how they got into technology, what they like about working in the sector, and their...

Food Drink Devon Award winners 2021 with host Oz Clarke OBE

Devon’s Finest Honoured at Sell-Out Food Drink Devon Awards

Devon’s talented food and drink scene was alive at Monday (4th October) night’s 10th Food Drink Devon Awards. Over 250 of the county’s finest food and drink producers, hospitality and catering businesses and speciality retailers celebrated in style at the esteemed awards’ ceremony, held at the Grade II listed Victorian New Continental Hotel, in Plymouth. The ceremony was hosted by wine writer...

Speedo Mick reaches Plymouth on his 2,000 mile Giving Back Tour

Britain’s most celebrated charity fundraiser, SpeedoMick, is back on the road again on his 2,000 mile ‘Giving Back Tour’. In his trusty speedos, Mick is currently halfway through his six-month trek around the UK and Ireland, raising funds for the SpeedoMick Foundation and finding charities to donate up to £250,000 to along the way.

Mick Cullen (SpeedoMick) set up The SpeedoMick...

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