Ambulance Service, is the patient breathing? Yes, but we haven’t got any heating due to a power cut, can someone bring us a heater? This is just one of the many inappropriate 999 calls received by the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) over the past year.
This January, SWASFT is reminding people to use its services responsibly and only call 999 in a genuine...
Pupils from Marine Academy Primary have successfully completed their Walkwise course this month.
Class 2NH have been working closely with the expert road safety team from Plymouth City Council this academic year, honing their observation and awareness skills while crossing roads with an adult.
Every Friday, the class has been exploring their local area and gaining valuable,...
A new housing development in Tiverton, now more than 90% sold, is offering buyers an opportunity to save with price reductions of up to £35,000.
Two four-bedroom detached properties are still available, including the professionally designed show home, which boasts premium upgrades worth over £37,000, such as an upgraded kitchen and landscaped garden.
Every year, The Spires College puts on a school production that all students can choose to take part in. This year, the Director (Mr Mearns) has picked Sister Act the Musical.
Without spoiling the plot, in the Musical, Deloris, who is the Protagonist, finds herself using a Convent for Witness protection. Whilst it might be different to her old life as a performer, Deloris finds...
The highly anticipated English Riviera Walking Festival returns this June with a dynamic programme of guided walks and immersive experiences led by expert guides. Running from 14–22 June, the festival offers something for everyone, with unforgettable adventures across the region’s breathtaking landscapes. Highlights for 2025 include Agatha Christie’s ‘ The Queen of Crime Waves’ , a 12-mile...
Westbank Community Health and Care is marking Warm Welcome Week (20 - 26 January) with an upgraded warm space for members of the community in and around Exminster, seeking a welcoming, heated place during the daytime where they can share a cuppa and conversation this winter.
January can be a particularly challenging time of year, with Blue Monday a low point for many. To help combat...
A new Local Centre is shortly to be completed on a major mixed-use development close to Exeter Science Park. The Tithebarn Local Centre will be a focal point for the community.
A new sculpture will form the central feature in the landscaped area of the Tithebarn Local Centre. The sculpture named ‘ Chaetonotus’ (pronounced ‘key-toe-no-tus’), has been created by East Devon artist,...
Bovey Castle in Dartmoor has been recognised by Green Tourism – a certification that has been assessing travel, tourism and hospitality businesses’ approaches to sustainability for more than 27 years.
Expert assessors provide certification via bronze, silver and gold gradings, with Bovey Castle securing the highest grade.
Appointing “green champions” at the hotel to strive...
Shoppers in Devon are eating healthily to live healthily, according to the latest data from Tesco.
The supermarket giant has revealed the top 20 items bought by customers across the Devon, with a variety of fruit, veg and milk being the main favourites.
Included in the top 10 items bought by shoppers in Devon are broccoli, peppers, grapes and cucumbers.
In a display of community spirit and compassion, Plympton Academy delivered more than 700kg of food to Plympton Foodbank.
The donation helped provide essential support to local families during the festive season.
Plympton Academy’s donation was the largest single contribution Plympton Foodbank has ever received, making up over 70% of the total donations collected during the...
