People in Devon are being reassured they will still get a face-to-face appointment at their local practice if their GP thinks they need one, and that they should only go to hospital A&E departments in an emergency.
With the danger of COVID-19 still very much present in Devon, GP practices have measures in place to protect patients and staff by reducing unnecessary contact and...
Small businesses and the tourism sector across Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay are among those who can benefit from the Growth Support Kickstart Grant Scheme offering grants of up to £3,000.
Application forms for the grant are available on the Growth Support Kickstart Grant website from noon on Tuesday 1 September.
It follows the recent government announcement of a £10...
Two people in Plymouth are celebrating today after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode.
The Epping Crescent neighbours netted the windfall when PL6 5UP was announced as a Daily Prize winner with People’s Postcode Lottery on Monday 31st August 2020.
People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Danyl Johnson sent his well-wishes to the winners. He said: “What a great...
As an overlander, you are passionate about the outdoors and reaping the best of what Mother Nature has to offer. Still, after a long way of driving through the U.K. and getting to Devon, you may want to kick the brakes and relax for the night.
However, since you can’t just camp in unauthorized places, here are some of the best campsites that you can pull over in Devon.
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is urging people to “think twice” before calling 999 for an ambulance this Bank Holiday weekend.
The Trust experienced its busiest summer week of activity in three years between 10 and 16 August when it responded to almost 20,000 incidents.
It has dealt with around 75,500 incidents during the past four calendar...
Following a recent survey that shows 85% of pet parents would rather a staycation in the UK than go abroad without their pets1, Lily’s Kitchen has offered it’s best tips on how and where to take pups away with them this year. This also follows statistics that show UK holiday searches and bookings are up by 1/3rd on this time last year2.
Leaving pets behind can be heart-breaking, with...
A month on from the easing of certain lockdown restrictions across the UK, pet care experts are calling for owners to practice caution when it comes to pampering our pets.
Across the South West, lockdown put a pause on our hair appointments, with our pets also going months without professional grooming services, meaning our four legged friends have been in dire need of their very own...
Wildlife charity People's Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is, for the first time, running its Living with Mammals survey during autumn, from Monday 31st August until Sunday 29th November. This is the second time the survey has taken place this year, following a successful spring survey which proved popular during lockdown.
The survey, which usually only takes place once a year,...
Doctors in Devon are providing essential advice to people across the county on how to choose the right service for them if they feel unwell this August Bank Holiday weekend.
GP practices will be not be offering same-day appointments on Monday 31 August for the bank holiday, but other services are available for local people and visitors with urgent health needs over the holiday period...
