Vision Express is encouraging locals to not let their eyesight become another casualty of the pandemic after millions missed their regular eye appointment due to Covid-19
Over 2 million adults have not been for a regular eye check in over five years and that Covid-19 has been a significant reason for people not attending their bi-annual appointments. That’s why Vision Express is reminding everyone that its stores are still open, with eye health and safety at the top of the priority ensuring all eye concerns and needs are looked after.
Devon County Council stands ready to help those who are most badly affected by the latest lockdown, council leader John Hart declared today.
And he appealed to everyone in the county to abide by the rules and defeat the latest virulent strain of the virus.
Mr Hart said the arrangements that had been made during the first two lockdowns were already in place to support the vulnerable and elderly.
Team Devon was set up as a partnership between the county, district councils and other organisations to determine which group could best help people quickly and...
An Exeter Junior School teaching assistant alternates between providing pastoral care by day to performing in a band by night.
Lead vocalist and keytar player Hannah Trimming is a familiar and friendly face in Exeter Junior School but few may know about her love of music.
A graduate in professional music performance from the Academy of Contemporary Music, Guildford, Hannah has always been interested in music of all styles.
As a schoolgirl she toured a few countries in Europe playing bass and trumpet and providing vocals for a jazz band and as an adult she has...
Customers switching to electric are being given a helping hand by one automotive group which is offering far more than just the vehicle.
Hendy Group, which represents 21 manufacturers across the south coast, has joined forces with Zoom EV to offer electric vehicle customers a host of benefits to make the transition as smooth as possible.
Hendy Group’s commercial director Mark Busby said the partnership with Zoom EV will provide reassurance to customers considering electric vehicles that they can easily access the right services.
The Prime Minister has announced a national lockdown in response to rising case numbers across the UK, to take affect from midnight tonight.
In his address to the nation this evening, Mr Johnson instructed people to stay at home and only to leave their house for essential reasons, such as shopping, working (if not possible to work from home), exercise, medical assistance, and to escape domestic abuse at home.
He advised that people identified as being clinically extremely vulnerable must begin shielding, and like last time, they will receive a letter from the government...
The closing date for the Clyst Valley Regional Park public consultation has been extended to 9am on Monday 18th January 2021. The extension gives people more time to comment on proposals for this large green space, in light of coronavirus restrictions.
The Clyst Valley is on the doorstep of a rapidly growing population in the west end of East Devon. Now more than ever, it is crucial that local people can get outside, enjoy nature and explore the East Devon countryside for their health and wellbeing. The Clyst Valley Regional Park masterplan suggests improvements for the next 25...
A new whisky and gin tasting company has launched in Devon, shining the spotlight on the region’s finest drinks and distilleries.
Based in Exeter, Azu Spirits is a premium spirits tasting brand, delivering a blind tasting experience straight to customers’ doors.
The company’s local gin tasting box features selected gins from Atlantic Distillery, Conker, Curio, Papillon, Pothecary and Wrecking Coast, showcasing some of the South West’s finest distilleries.
Ellen Gibson, founder of Azu Spirits, said: “Being based in Devon, we’re privileged to have some of the...
Charities in Devon have helped Aldi donate around 6,300 meals to people in need this Christmas Eve.
The supermarket paired up its stores with local charities, community groups and food banks to make the most of unsold fresh and chilled food after stores closed on 24th December.
Around 210 tonnes of food were donated throughout the UK, with more than 500,000 meals donated and more than 750 UK causes benefitting from the initiative in total.
The donation is Aldi’s largest to date and helped more than 9 charitable causes in Devon at a time when more people are...
Motorists with new and used zero emission cars will be able to have their vehicles fitted with the new green number plates at all Hendy dealerships in Devon.
The plates, which feature a green strip on the left hand side of the registration number, identify zero emission vehicles. It is hoped that they will help local authorities implement new policies such as cost-free entry into zero emission zones, and encourage more people to make the switch to eco-friendly driving ahead of the ban on traditional fossil fuel vehicles in 2030, recently moved forward from 2040.
With Exeter moving into Tier 3 restrictions from New Year’s Eve, people in the city will be wanting to know which City Council facilities and services will be closed and which ones will stay open.
Government guidance on what can and cannot be done in Tier 3 areas can be found on the Gov.UK website https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tier-3-very-high-alert
From Thursday 31 December:
The Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery will have to shut to visitors in line with government guidance
All performances of The Wizard of Oz – this year’s Christmas
