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Study shows employers are failing to support their stressed workforce

More than half of employees (51%) in the South West say they know a colleague who has had to quit work due to stress.

The research, by Capita Employee Benefits, also reveals that almost eight in 10 workers (78%) have been stressed at work in the past year.

Findings show employers in the South West are failing to support their stressed workforce as over a quarter (28%) of people...

Child arrests in Devon and Cornwall fall by 74% in five years

Arrests of children by Devon and Cornwall Police have fallen by 74 per cent in five years, figures obtained by the Howard League for Penal Reform reveal today (Tuesday 27 May).

Research shows that the number of arrests in Devon and Cornwall dropped from 5,495 in 2008 to 1,431 in 2013.

It follows a successful Howard League campaign aimed at keeping as many children as possible...

Refunds offered for Saturday Show tickets

The Devon County Show is offering a full refund to everyone who bought tickets in advance but was unable to use them on Saturday, May 24.

The decision was made at a Board of Management meeting of the Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA) held on Monday, May 26.

DCAA Chairman of the Board of Management, John Maunder, said: “Whilst the abandonment of the Show was forced on...

Last week for groups to apply for PCC small grant

Groups wanting to apply for funding to Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg’s small grant scheme have until next weekend to complete applications.

Round two of the scheme, which will give around £100,000 to winning bids, closes on 31 May and a late surge of entries is expected. In round one 168 organisations applied.

Groups which plan to target reductions in alcohol related...

Five year theatre award programme launched

Trustees of the Clothworkers’ Foundation have announced their intention to make a single award of up to £150,000 each year over the next five years to a regional producing theatre in England as part of a broader £1.25 million programme to support the dramatic arts.

A different England region will be selected each year, beginning with the South West in 2014. The first winner will be...

Boat owners advised to make safety checks

Devon plays host to a variety of waterways from marinas, canals, lakes, coastal inlets, harbours and quays.

This bank holiday weekend is typically when the boat season will be really getting under way. Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are working with the Boat Safety Scheme over Boat Safety week asking boat owners to ensure they make vital safety checks.

During...

Cognition Institute launches International research project

Psychology and cognition experts at Plymouth University have launched an international research project after securing a prestigious multi-million Euro grant.

Jointly funded by the EU Marie Curie initiative and Plymouth University, ‘CogNovo’ is a multi-national doctoral training network that offers research training in cognitive innovation, both as a new field of scientific...

Venus free business advice day for women in Devon

Women looking to set up a business, or who already run a business and need some extra guidance, can look forward to a day of free advice thanks to the Venus Awards and their sponsors.

Friday 6th June will see experts from Venus Awards sponsors NatWest, Stones Solicitors LLP, Bishop Fleming, Sampson Hall and Western Morning News/Express & Echo in Market Square at the Guildhall...

Half term at the National Marine Aquarium

This Half Term the National Marine Aquarium is proudly taking part in BIAZA’s (British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums) ‘Love My Zoo’ campaign.

The campaign aims to encourage people to visit their local BIAZA zoos and aquariums and to not only have a great day out, but also learn just how much the charity does for conservation, education and research.

You will have...

500 Plymouth people on scam hit list

A list detailing 500 Plymouth vulnerable residents who may have been targeted by unscrupulous scammers has been passed to the Council’s Trading Standards team as part of a national crackdown.

Plymouth has joined the National Trading Standards Scams Team, a UK-wide venture which aims to share and use intelligence from key partners to identify potential serial victims of mass marketing...

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