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New Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine being given to first patients in Devon

The new Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine is being given to the first people in Devon today (8 January), with thousands more doses expected to be administered in coming days and weeks.

Unlike the Pfizer vaccine, the first to be approved, the Oxford vaccine does not need to be stored at ultra-low temperatures and is much easier to move, making it easier for the NHS in Devon to vaccinate...

Fallen Eagles, Bruce Harris

Devon writer releases a carefully crafted selection of short stories about rites of passage

East Devon writer Bruce Harris has released a carefully crafted selection of short stories which cover upbringing, relationships, sexuality and other rites of passage .

The title story, Fallen Eagles , is a Hamlet-inspired story about a Scottish boy who loses his idolised mountaineer father in an accident and blames his uncle to such an extent that he contemplates murder. Other...

Global gaming industry: Trends and forecasts for 2021

The global gaming industry is a major driving force in the world with a lot going on in it. The Norwegian gaming industry has witnessed significant growth over the past few years. In 2017 to 2018, revenues generated increased from 303 million Norwegian Kroner to 400 million Norwegian Kroner respectively.

Minecraft remains one of the most popular games now in Norway with Funcom being...

Children with anxiety invited to take part in study looking at how treatments can be delivered in line with COVID-19 social distancing rules

Parents of 5-12 year old children from Devon who suffer from anxiety are being invited to join a research study looking at the best way to deliver treatment for child anxiety problems when there are social-distancing restrictions in place due to COVID-19.

The Co-CAT study (Child Anxiety Treatment in the context of COVID-19) is being led by Professor Cathy Creswell at the University...

Freemasons

Budleigh Freemasons support the visually impaired

Just before Christmas Colin Bytheway and Tom Pearman visited “WESC Foundation” the specialist charity for the visually impaired based in Exeter on behalf of the Masonic Lodge of Harmony who meet in Budleigh Salterton.

They visited WESC Foundation to present a cheque for £300 on behalf of their Lodge to support their work with young people with vision impairment.

WESC...

Theatre Royal Plymouth Funky Llama Club Night is finally here!

Theatre Royal Plymouth’s Funky Llama Club Night is launching this Friday (08 January) like you have never seen before! This digital party will bring their funky, futuristic Club Night straight to you in the comfort of your own home.

This year TRP’s infamous Funky Llama Club Night will be held as an interactive website experience launching on Friday 08 January for three weeks where...

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Exeter-based IMP Software scoops Market Entrant prize at national education awards

IMP Software, which has virtual teams based around Exeter and Peterborough, has won the Market Entrant award at the EducationInvestor Awards 2020, which recognise achievements in the business of education.

IMP beat off stiff competition from Chatsworth Schools, Forfar Education, Hotel.School and Thuso to take home the prize in the Grand Prix section of the awards, which were held...

oils

Best five oils for a relaxing bath soak

We all need a good, warm bath to relax after a hard day from time to time. Of course, it cannot solve all serious problems, but it can de-stress the mind, relieve tension and muscle pain and even improve the quality of sleep. A warm bath holds a secret power, particularly when all the ideal ingredients come together - think a new luxury candle, relaxing music, a great book and a deeply...

How electronic nicotine delivery systems are growing in popularity in the UK

Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems, also known popularly as ENDS, are growing in their popularity in the United Kingdom. So much so, they are slowly and steadily taking over the United Kingdom’s market for tobacco products, and quickly establishing them on the shelves for popular grocery stores all over the nation. ENDS are essentially battery powered devices that are used as an alternative...

New Shows Coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth in 2021!

Everyone at TRP has been working very hard behind the scenes to make sure that they have some fantastic shows lined up for their audiences in 2021. Today they are excited to announce that four new shows coming to TRP will be on sale to the general public from Thursday 17 December, with something for everyone!

Tickets will be available to purchase on the TRP website where people can...

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