Probably, everyone knows that smoking is harmful to health, affecting the cardiovascular system and causing a range of other serious problems. Also, smokers spend lots of money on tobacco and often experience inconveniences related to legal restrictions and the negative attitude of other people. However, it is also well-known that quitting smoking is a very difficult task, and lots of smokers find it impossible to achieve. No wonder that they often look for ways to fight this habit or at least try to find reliable alternatives. E-cigarettes and vape devices that you can find at https://...

The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association needs volunteers to help improve the confidence and independence of people with a visual impairment. Some of those hoping for a volunteer have been waiting for several months, so getting involved could really help change someone’s life.

My Guide is a service that Guide Dogs offers whereby a trained, sighted guide, is partnered with someone with sight loss. My Guides accompany service users to facilitate tasks such as running errands, practicing everyday routes, using public transport, or going to the gym to build confidence in these areas...

With digital age taking over our lives, it is inevitable that the initial consultations can be taken online. While convenience is one of the most popular reasons why most people prefer to get their problems solved as they talk to a doctor online , it also helps them get quick solutions in case of an emergency. Sometimes, we suffer through problems that do not require medical attention but are completely unbearable and most of the times we just choose to ignore them till it comes back growing magnanimously.

Also, even though there are a lot of physicians with their clinics in every...

Devon County Council has won a top accolade at the country’s most prestigious awards ceremony for the parking industry.

The authority picked up the “best practice reporting: Customer Service award” at the annual PATROL PARC (Parking Annual Report Awards by Councils) Awards held in London.

PATROL (Parking and Traffic Regulations Outside London) represents over 300 local authorities in England, outside of London, and Wales who undertake civil enforcement.

The awards ceremony, which was launched in 2009, honours the local authorities who have published the best reports...

Some people might say that suffering from an infection such as toenail fungus is not a big deal, but it is likely that they have not had the displeasure of experiencing such an infection. Toenail fungus is not something that is necessarily life-threatening, but it does affect daily life in many ways. Many people view fungal infections as something that only happens to those with poor hygiene. However, that could not be farther from the truth. Unfortunately, it does not stop the sufferers from feeling embarrassed that they have such a condition.

That said, you do not have to suffer...

Buckfastleigh Primary School, in Buckfastleigh, Devon, recently partnered with charity organisation, Fiver Challenge, in order to help pupils to develop real-world skills including financial management and leadership.

Groups of children from Reception through to Year 6 were challenged to design and create a product or service for a total of £5, gifted by the charity. Across a four-week period, pupils then had to create a logo, business name and sales pitch before selling their products and services at a fair last week, hosted by the school and attended by parents.

The teams...

East Devon’s Environmental Health team is strongly advising dog and cat owners who are looking to use boarding facilities over the Summer to check out the premises carefully, go on a tour of where their animals are going to stay and ensure the facility has a current licence. The Environmental Health team has been working hard to help people and businesses who care for dogs and cats to comply with new animal welfare legislation which came into force on 1st October 2018. The legislation has been brought in to improve standards in relation to the welfare of animals, for example dogs and cats...

As sweltering temperatures are expected to soar above 30°C (86F) this week, thousands of Devon homes can expect to be on alert as the hot and humid weather provides fleas with the ideal conditions needed to multiply.

Pets at Home is urging pet owners to regularly check their pets and homes for fleas, as the hot and humid weather conditions creates the perfect breeding ground for the parasites to thrive.

Dr. Karlien Heyrman, Head of Pets for Pets at Home, explained: “If left untreated, long term flea infestations can cause real suffering for pets - including dogs, cats and...

A survey of 2,000 holidaymakers commissioned by online travel agent Holiday Hypermarket has revealed the true cost of Brits failing to take enough sun cream abroad. According to their findings, some families of four could end up spending in excess of £100.

25% of respondents to the poll admitted that they don't take any sun cream at all with them on holiday, while 44% said that they take just a single bottle per adult, well below the NHS recommendation of four.

In many popular package holiday destinations, the price of sun cream is extremely high. When British families run...