The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is encouraging people to use the right healthcare for them this August bank holiday weekend as the region prepares for a further influx of visitors.
Residents and tourists to the South West are reminded to only dial 999 in a life-threatening emergency.
Bank holiday weekends can be a busy time for 999 services...
If you’re feeling unwell this Bank Holiday weekend, remember your local pharmacist is on hand to help and can save you a long wait in your local emergency department.
Many people are unaware of the wide range of services available from their local pharmacist and spend time waiting unnecessarily for a GP appointment, minor injury unit or even in busy hospital emergency departments....
People who contact NHS 111 online or by phone, at any time of day or night, will get quicker clinical advice and care before they visit an Emergency Department
Doctors in Devon are reminding both residents and visitors this bank holiday weekend that if you need urgent medical advice, there’s just one telephone number to remember – 111 .
Doctors in Devon are reassuring local people that the NHS is still there for them if they are unwell and need help, but reminding them that opening hours for some services may be different due to the bank holiday weekend.
GP practices will be closed on Monday 25 May for the bank holiday, but other services are available for people with urgent health needs over the holiday period....
Local government, tourism organisations including the National Parks and the police are working together to reinforce the message to stay at home and avoid tourist hot spots this coming weekend.
With sunny weather expected across most of the UK and temperatures climbing, the request is to think twice before going out, with tourist destinations out of bounds for the time being, and to...
One for all the family – join us for our Season Opener on Easter Saturday 31 March. It’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a day out with family and friends over the weekend.
Bringing the children? Be sure to arrive early as the first 200 children through the gates on the day will receive a FREE Easter egg to set the day off to a winning start!
Gates open at 11:45 with the first race at 13:45. The last race is at 17:15. Please note race times are subject to change so please check the website ahead of the fixture.
Tickets are available online now at www.newtonabbotracing....
Residents in Plymouth are being reminded to put their recycling or waste collections out a day later this bank holiday.
Monday 29 May is a bank holiday so your bin or bag collection day will be a day later than usual.
Residents were written to by Plymouth City Council in April with information about changes to their recycling and waste collections as the Council has introduced...
Join us at Plymouth Market on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 May to celebrate Love Your Local Market Fortnight. To celebrate, we have some excellent entertainment lined up including musicians Jump Out Duo on Friday and free face painting, children’s entertainer Emazedad and Jack Toy Jazz Trio on Saturday. Why not take part in our competition? Join us on Friday to be in with the chance of winning lunch for two at Plymouth’s favourite restaurant At Kitchen. To enter, simply let us take a photo of you in the Market and tell us why you love Plymouth Market. Share with your friends and whoever’s...
Passengers travelling through South Wales and the South West over the August bank holiday are being advised to check before they travel as Network Rail carries out essential work to install part of a new signalling system for the Bristol area.
The new system is an important part of Network Rail’s Railway Upgrade Plan to provide a bigger, better, more reliable railway for passengers. It...
For the past dozen or so years, the Cornwall area of the Military Vehicle Trust have held their annual rally at the splendid Mount Edgcumbe Country Park on the Rame Peninsula directly opposite Plymouth. Those familiar with the Park will surely agree that it is a lovely place for an event.
The Military Vehicle Trust, (MVT), is a national association with thousands of members, and the...
