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Trial of treatment programme for spinal stenosis improves mental and physical health of North Devon patients

“I’ve seen the expressions on people’s faces change, from a bit miserable to really happy” – life-changing research trials new treatment approach for debilitating spinal condition

A group of patients with a painful spinal condition are benefiting from a new programme of physiotherapist-led classes thanks to research.

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR...

Plymouth fast food restaurant gets high-tech investment boost

Plymouth’s high street has been given a significant investment boost with the bold transformation of the McDonald’s restaurant.

Situated at the top of New George Street, the restaurant, which first opened in 1997, has been given a high-tech makeover to feature new self-service kiosks and digital menu boards.

The redesign also includes McDonald’s signature style with a bright,...

Rise in rural jobs predicted over next decade

Productivity could grow faster in the countryside than urban areas over the next decade, with a rise in rural jobs, thanks to a high-tech boost from speedier broadband and better transport links, a new analysis has shown.

Increased connectivity, spread of innovation, growth in knowledge-based industries and changes in working patterns are expected to help rural areas catch up with...