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Devon Is One of the UK's Most Visited Counties: Here's How Locals Are Making the Most of Staying In

On a warm weekend, Devon fills early because it's a seaside hotspot that’s usually on the tip of everyone’s tongue when discussing where to visit. As a result, however, beach car parks tighten before lunch, the road back from the coast loses half its speed, and the simple idea of heading out...

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The Prince’s Countryside Fund releases Emergency Funds for rural community groups

The Prince’s Countryside Fund is inviting applications for emergency funding from farming and rural community support groups, who are providing assistance to counter the effects of isolation during the Coronavirus pandemic.

With thanks to Players of People’s Postcode Lottery, groups can apply for grant funding of up to £2,500 if they:

are providing emergency relief to

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Covid-19: How it affects child contact if you are a separated parent

Specialist family lawyer Hannah Porter from The Family Law Company explains what government recommendations about social distancing mean for separated parents deciding whether contact between children and the non-resident parent should go ahead.

Associate Solicitor Hannah says, “We are all now aware of advice regarding staying at home, social distancing. and avoiding any gatherings...

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Essential safety repairs will get underway on the A3079 near Okehampton next week

Around 11 miles (18km) of the road from Fowley Cross to Cookworthy Farm, via Halwill Junction, will be resurfaced, starting from Monday 6 April.

The seven-week scheme will be carried out using a series of day-time closures with signed diversions in place. Some overnight work may be needed when temporary traffic lights will be used.

All of the work will be undertaken Monday...

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New film tells story of iconic Hound Tor medieval village

A new film exploring the fascinating history of one of the most famous deserted villages in England has been released by Dartmoor National Park. ‘Medieval Houndtor: A Contested Landscape’ tells the story of Hound Tor Medieval village and celebrates the contribution pioneering female archaeologist Marie Minter made towards our understanding and conservation of Dartmoor’s heritage. The film is...

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Covid-19 impact – How will electricity sector in the UK be impacted by Rising Consumption?

The impact of Covid-19 has already been seminal across the globe, with more than 786,000 cases and 37,843 fatalities recorded worldwide (at the time of writing, at least).

The affect of coronavirus is also diverse of far-reaching, particularly when you consider the social distancing measures imposed by the government and the sheer impact of having high volumes people at home...

Councils identify alternative accommodation to help the NHS

Councils are identifying accommodation that could, if required, be turned into temporary care facilities for people when they’re ready to leave hospital, to relieve pressure on the NHS.

The accommodation could also be used to temporarily house additional staff being recruited into healthcare, or staff being redeployed to frontline care roles.

Hospitals everywhere are under...

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Social care provider launches Devon recruitment drive

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and corresponding social-isolation, Salutem has launched a recruitment drive in Devon to ensure its local services can continue to deliver comprehensive care to the people it supports.

Salutem is a UK-based social care and education provider with 130 services nationwide. It provides services for children and adults with complex needs including...

Devon and Cornwall’s creative communities invited to show that “home is where the art is”

A playful and innovative set of new small-scale arts commissions, designed to harness Devon and Cornwall’s creative talents by showing that ‘home is where the arts is’, have been launched.

Arts and Culture, University of Exeter has partnered with the Exeter Phoenix, Kaleider and Exeter Northcott Theatre to unveil this new initiative to encourage freelance artists across Devon and...

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Devon Air Ambulance stands down aircraft

Devon Air Ambulance will temporarily be responding to patients solely by critical care car but its critical care paramedics will still be able to respond to patients with their specialist skills and equipment. Heléna Holt, CEO, explains “Standing down our aircraft has been a very difficult decision for us to make but one we have had to take in order to protect all of our crew.” She added “...

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Devon County Council launch COVID-19 Prompt Action Fund to help communities

Devon County Council has launched the COVID-19 Prompt Action Fund to help provide valuable funding to organisations working in communities that have been affected by the coronavirus outbreak.

The scheme, which only launched this week, has had over 80 applications already.

The grants of less than £500 will help voluntary and community groups to tackle the social and economic...

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Devon Is One of the UK's Most Visited Counties: Here's How Locals Are Making the Most of Staying In

The Prince’s Countryside Fund releases Emergency Funds for rural community groups

Covid-19: How it affects child contact if you are a separated parent

Essential safety repairs will get underway on the A3079 near Okehampton next week

New film tells story of iconic Hound Tor medieval village

Covid-19 impact – How will electricity sector in the UK be impacted by Rising Consumption?

Councils identify alternative accommodation to help the NHS

Social care provider launches Devon recruitment drive

Devon and Cornwall’s creative communities invited to show that “home is where the art is”

Devon Air Ambulance stands down aircraft

Devon County Council launch COVID-19 Prompt Action Fund to help communities

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