south west

NHS Volunteer Responders programme calls for more Steward Volunteers in the South West to get the jabs done

10th June 2021 0

NHS Volunteer Responders are urgently calling for more Steward Volunteers in the South West to support at local vaccination sites where there is a high demand for volunteer help. This is one of the busiest […]

Lockdown Internet Use in South West Signals Digital Revolution for Health and Wellness

12th December 2020 0

Residents in the South West developed rewarding new online habits as a result of lockdown, in a bid to remain socially active, learn new skills and stay healthy, changing the role the internet plays in […]

South West Hospitals receive multi-million-pound finance boost

17th January 2020 0

Over 29 million pounds is being invested into the NHS in the South West to improve services and access to much needed care during the busy winter months. The funding follows an announcement earlier in […]

South West miracle pets required

31st July 2019 0

Leading vet charity PDSA wants to hear from any miracle pets in the South West for its unique Pet Survivor awards, which have just opened for entries this year. Last year’s winner, Dexter the cat, […]

Deadline to register approaching fast

9th April 2019 0

TIME is running out if you want to register to vote in the local elections on Thursday May 2. The deadline for registration is midnight on April 12. Voters will go to the polls to […]

Police forces unite to keep drivers focussed on the road

17th September 2018 0

Police forces across the South West are working together to keep drivers eyes off their mobile phones. The increased law enforcement coincides with the National Police Chief’s Council campaign running from Monday 17 September until […]

Passionate about Taunton? This is just the job

16th July 2018 0

THE search is being launched for a passionate champion of Taunton to take on the role of leading the group that helps shape the future of the county town. Taunton Strategic Advisory Board (TSAB) plays […]

Step Outside for Naturally Healthy month this May

2nd May 2018 0

Residents are being urged to take advantage of the beautiful countryside Devon and Somerset offers this month. May marks Naturally Healthy Month and The Devon Local Nature Partnership and the Somerset Local Nature Partnership is […]

Pregnant women urged to protect their babies from Whooping Cough as infections rise across the South West

8th September 2016 0

Cases of highly infectious whooping cough have increased by 50% across the South West, posing a serious risk to babies and young infants. Yet despite the rise, thousands of women are still not being vaccinated, […]

Yellow Weather Warning for Rain across South West on Friday and Saturday

2nd July 2015 0

The Met Office has issued a yellow alert of Rain across South West England from tomorrow evening (Friday 3 July) until Saturday afternoon (4 July). The areas affected are likely to be: Bath and North […]