Christmas party raises £23k for St Petrock’s
CHRIS and Kate Baylis hosted more than 150 guests at their annual Christmas party at Canonteign House, to raise funds for St Petrock’s, Exeter’s charity for people who are homeless…
Dawlish caring teams honoured at top awards
DEVON’S Southern Healthcare group has been named ‘Care Employer of the Year’ at a prestigious regional awards ceremony.The managing director of the company, Geoffrey Cox, was on hand to receive…
Devon Air Ambulance welcomes your post-Christmas donations
It is vital that donations are NOT LEFT OUTSIDE closed charity shops, these immediately become unsaleable as boxes and bags are soiled by dogs, rummaged through by passers-by and damaged…
Lock up your motorbike police warn after a series of thefts in Newton Abbot
CHAIN – Thieves often steal a bike by breaking the steering lock and wheeling it away. Use a chain lock through the back wheel (the front wheel can be removed).…
‘Shocked and overwhelmed’ to receive BEM after 33 years’ service to Dartmoor National Park
MORE than 30 years of dedicated service by Bovey Tracey woman Ally Kohler to the Dartmoor National Park Authority (DNPA) has been recognised in the New Year Honours.Alison (Ally) Kohler…
Dawlish community champion honoured with British Empire Medal
COMMUNITY champion Marie Whitehead has been recognised for her work in the New Year’s Honours.Marie, who is one of the stalwarts behind the Strand Centre in Dawlish, has been awarded…
Funds to help tackle health inequality shortages from diverse backgrounds
Umar Malik, NHS Blood and Transplant’s Community Funding Manager, said: “Through the evolution of the Community Grants Programme, we hope to grow the power of trusted community groups to prompt…
‘Stay safe this New Year’ says ambulance service
The trust’s strategic commander, Ceri Smart, said: ‘The New Year weekend is a time of celebration for many but it is vital that we do not receive unnecessary calls over…
Overloaded Devon hospitals’ plea to families
‘People are only discharged when they no longer need hospital care and it is safe to do so. Wherever possible, we would be hugely grateful if you can help us…
‘Defective’ bridge will cause M5 delays near Exeter
Terry Robinson, National Highways’ Engineering Manager for the South West, said: “The bridge joint requires specialist contractors and materials to repair and given the safety critical nature of the defect,…