Devon

The NHS has launched a new ‘be clear on cancer’ lung cancer campaign and local doctors in Devon have urged people with symptoms that could suggest lung cancer is the underlying cause, to get it checked out.

The campaign, which will include adverts on TV, radio and newspapers, runs for the whole of July and into the first half of August.

It aims to raise awareness of the signs...

There are 184 people in Devon waiting for a transplant and 31 Devon residents have died due to the shortage of organs in the last four Years*. NHS Blood and Transplant is highlighting the figures to encourage people to pass on their donation wishes to their loved ones during National Transplant Week 2013 (8-14 July).

This year’s theme is Pass It On, stressing the importance of having a...

Doctors in Devon are celebrating the 65th birthday of a “national treasure” today – the NHS.

Since the NHS launched on 5 July 1948 it has continually developed and in April this year groups of GPs and clinicians were given the responsibility of buying most healthcare services, including acute hospitals and mental health services.

In Devon, the Northern, Eastern and Western...

The sun was shining for St Austell Brewery’s Ladies’ Day at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Tuesday 25 June as crowds turned out for one of the most glamorous fixtures in the racing season.

Ladies and gentlemen donned their finery with the hope of walking away with the coveted title of Best Dressed Lady, Best Dressed Gent and Best Hat. The ever-popular competition saw thousands of attendees...

The RSPCA have reported an alarming increase in animals being abandoned across England and Wales.

In the last year, the RSPCA were called out to rescue more than 37,000 abandoned animals and received a call asking for help every 30 seconds.

Every year the charity sees a sharp rise in abandonments at the height of summer. Evidence from the RSPCA and other animal charities...

Following on from a successful pilot programme the 999 Academy is seeking applicants for the 2013/14 academic year.

The 999 Academy is the first of its kind nationally where all four emergency services have come together, with an education provider, to create a joint service academy which aims to inspire young people to become valued and respected members of the community.

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Devon and Cornwall's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) and Chief Constable have written to all of Devon and Cornwall's MPs as the Chancellor George Osborne sets out his plans for further departmental spending cuts today.

In a letter released publicly, PCC Tony Hogg and Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer call for local MPs - including Plymouth's Oliver Colvile (Plymouth Sutton and Devonport...

Devon & Cornwall Police say that they received a call from the fire service shortly before 3am on Monday 24 June, with a report that a man in Torpoint had doused himself in petrol.

On arrival at the scene, they found a man holding a petrol can and the property from the outside smelt strongly of petrol.

Police and fire then attempted to engage with the man, who began...

Minister for Employment, Mark Hoban, and local MP Oliver Colvile were guests of honour for a behind-the-scenes tour of Plymouth’s brand new University Technical College which is set to open its doors for the first time in September.

The special guests were shown the progress of the new college on the former Parkside School site in Devonport, Plymouth. Alongside the tour, they were...