The unique ‘time-travelling’ experiences of Barrie Furzeland have given Plymouth eyecare consultants a rare insight into the amazing changes of sight-saving surgery during the past three decades.
Barrie was at Newmedica Plymouth eye clinic to have a cataract operation when he astonished staff with tales of having a cataract removed from his other eye 34 years previously.
IMP Software, market-leading specialists in budgeting, forecasting and reporting software for Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), has reported another sensational year of growth as the firm prepares to celebrate its fifth anniversary next month.
The company, which has locations in Exeter and Peterborough, ended 2023 working with 370 MATs, including 57% of large trusts (MATs with 15+ schools)...
Sundial Care Home recently experienced a day filled with laughter, joy, and heartwarming melodies as the East Devon Daytime Band paid a visit to perform for the residents, who the home fondly refer to as Family Members. The power of music to uplift spirits and create a sense of community was on full display, creating a heartwarming experience for everyone involved.
Throughout the last month, the 16 Days of Activism campaign has sparked crucial awareness about the urgent call to end violence against women and girls in our city. It illuminated ways for us to engage actively. Sustaining this momentum leading local women's charity Trevi now invites women to join their Reclaim the Night Walk.
Trevi will host the walk on Friday 9, February during...
A Devon hotel has been recognised for its green credentials after achieving a coveted Green Tourism award.
Bovey Castle has been awarded ‘Silver’ in the Green Tourism awards, which recognises the commitment of tourism businesses which are working to become more sustainable and are acknowledged worldwide as an indicator of strong environmentally-friendly practices.
A food pantry which fundraises so that families in need in Willand can enjoy a festive dinner on Christmas Day has received a £300 donation from housebuilder Bellway.
The Willand Food Network – The Pantry holds coffee mornings, afternoon tea parties, and village sales so that it can pay for items to provide Christmas hampers.
The money donated by Bellway, which is building...
Work to renovate the Welcome facilities at RHS Rosemoor will commence in the New Year and will run until the end of March. The project will greatly improve accessibility as well as upgrade the welcome facilities in the Visitor Centre.
The scale of this project will require the closure of the main Visitor Entrance for the duration - access to the gardens and temporarily relocated...
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is working on the development of a new and improved outpatient pharmacy due to open in Spring 2024.
The new pharmacy will double in size when it moves to a new location adjacent to Derriford hospital’s on-site Costa Coffee shop in the multistorey car park building.
Chief Pharmacist & Clinical Director of Medicines Optimisation,...
Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter is delighted to announce a generous donation of £1,500 to the Okehampton and District Guide Dogs Fundraising Group, underscoring the leading homebuilder’s commitment to the local community.
The Okehampton and District Guide Dogs Fundraising Group raises money for Guide Dogs South West, the regional branch of the UK's leading guide dog charity....
