The number of Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) claimants in Devon has increased slightly for the second month in a row.
During December 2013, the number of people claiming JSA increased by 88 claimants (1.3%) and now stands at 6,667.
Although this contrasts with the national trend, which has seen a decrease, the JSA claimant rate in Devon stands at 1.5% of the working age population...
A new study has revealed that fungi, often seen as pests, play a crucial role policing biodiversity in rainforests.
The research, by scientists at Oxford University, the University of Exeter and Sheffield University, found that fungi regulate diversity in rainforests by making dominant species victims of their own success.
Fungi spread quickly between closely-packed plants...
If you have been cared for by someone really special at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth Dialysis Unit, the Royal Eye Infirmary at Derriford, the Child Development Centre or a community midwife, why not make them feel really special and nominate them for an award?
Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust is running the staff Celebration Awards to acknowledge the efforts of those staff who go the...
One of the major impacts of the Plymouth and South West Peninsula City Deal will be to unlock potential employment space in the city, according to the city’s newest commercial property team.
West Country commercial property specialists Bruton Knowles have just opened new offices in Lockyer Street, Plymouth with the aim of helping businesses identify their property requirements within...
On Saturday 25 January, 11-3pm, Saltram House, Park and Garden is hosting a Volunteering Open Day where anyone can drop in and learn more about what goes on behind the scenes day-to-day as well as find out about the opportunities available to work with the team anywhere on the estate.
Saltram, situated on the edge of Plymouth, is supported by a large volunteering team who do a number of varied and interesting roles. Within the house volunteers help bring the story of Saltram to life: tour guides take visitors behind closed doors while room guides fuel visitors’ interest in the...
Outbreaks of heavy rain spreading slowly eastwards across South West England are likely to hit Devon from 3pm this
later in the day before clearing away east in the early hours of Wednesday.
The Met Office has warned that with the ground remaining saturated, people should be aware of the risk of further localised flooding within the warning area.
NHS Staff from Plymouth are gearing up to try and beat the number of improvement pledges made on last year’s NHS Change Day.
NHS Change Day – taking place this year on 3 March – is a frontline ‘Call to Action’ for NHS staff, patients and the public, started by clinicians and improvement leaders. The idea is to get as many people as possible to pledge to do one thing to make the NHS...
Getting outside and exercising is a popular New Year’s resolution. Here in Devon we are fortunate to have a wonderful coastline and many rights of way with far-reaching views.
If you would like an opportunity to get involved in discussing and advising on recreational opportunities and access, why not apply to be a member of the Devon Countryside Access Forum?
