Available for over a yearThe NHS is offering more and more appointments online, which for some people is fine. But if can't use digital technology you might find yourself having to wait for weeks before you're seen. A new project in Torbay is aiming to do something about that. The idea is to install a 'health pod' - a private space where people could attend a virtual appointment, with help on hand to work the tech. It would…
Georgia prop Nika Abuladze is to re-join Exeter in the summer. The 30-year-old left the Prem Rugby club in the summer of 2024 to join French side Montpellier.He has played 18 times for the Top 14 side as well as helping Georgia win last year's Rugby Europe Championship. Abuladze first moved to the Chiefs in March 2023 and went on to feature 16 times for the Devon club, as well as playing for his country at the 2023…
Heavy rain and strong winds have continued in eastern Scotland, where there is a Met Office amber warning in force for Grampian, Angus, and Perth and Kinross until 18:00 GMT.Rainfall accumulations of 60-80mm are likely, with as much as 100-120mm over high ground. Totals since Wednesday evening may exceed 150 mm in a few places. This is expected to lead to some surface water and river flooding across the area.There is also a wider yellow warning across the…
A woman has died after she was involved in a collision with an articulated lorry in Devon.The local woman in her 60s was walking along Brewery Lane, Brixham, when the collision happened at about 15:40 GMT on Wednesday.She died at the scene and her family have been informed, Devon and Cornwall Police said.Officers appealed to anyone with any information or dashcam footage to come forward. Source link
Matthew HillHealth Correspondent, West of EnglandBBCThe ambulance service currently rated as the worst in the country by the NHS for overall performance faced the busiest day in its history earlier in January.South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWAST) said that day - which topped days during the Covid-19 pandemic - came on 1 January when it responded to 3,796 incidents. Despite a significant improvement in emergency call out times, it added it has been in the highest…
BBCThe team at the health hub can help with everything from blood pressure tests to financial adviceHelp is at hand in Paignton for people wanting basic health checks, seeking support to stop smoking, needing assistance filling out a form, or even housing advice.It is part of the NHS in Torbay's bid to catch social and well-being issues early.Dr Kevin Dixon, chair of Healthwatch said: "We can support people in reducing their weight, having happier and healthier lifestyles and…
FacebookLewis-Ranwell had been freed from custody before the killingsA man who killed three elderly men cannot sue the authorities over claims he was wrongly released before the attacks, the Supreme Court has ruled.Alexander Lewis-Ranwell was found not guilty by reason of insanity in 2019 after the murders of Anthony Payne, 80, and twins Dick and Roger Carter, both 84.The killings in Exeter, Devon, happened hours after Lewis-Ranwell had been freed from custody following an attack on an elderly…
The partner of a university lecturer who was murdered last year has held a vigil in her memory.University lecturer Claire Chick, 48, was found seriously injured in West Hoe Road on the evening of 22 January 2025 and later died in hospital.Her estranged husband, Paul Butler, pleaded guilty to stabbing her to death and was jailed for a minimum of 27 years.A number of people gathered on Plymouth Hoe on Wednesday evening for a candlelit walk to raise…
The body of a 47-year-old man has been recovered during a search for swimmers who went missing off the coast of Devon on Christmas Day, police have said.Officers said they found the man on Tuesday after two swimmers at Budleigh Salterton went missing during a festive swim in December.Formal identification is yet to be carried out, but officers said they believe the person to be a 47-year-old man. His next-of-kin have been informed.A second man, in his 60s…
A teenager's dream came true after her favourite singer serenaded her in front of thousands of people and helped raise awareness of a medical condition.Isla, 14, from Plymouth, was diagnosed with scoliosis, or curvature of the spine, about 18 months ago and has had to wear a brace for 20 hours a day since.A year after she collected the brace she fulfilled her ambition to share a stage with Coldplay at Wembley Stadium and she was wearing the…
An 11th person has been charged over a fatal acid attack on a man in his own home.Danny Cahalane, 38, was attacked on Lipson Road, Plymouth, on 21 February 2025 and died in hospital on 3 May.Winchester Crown Court heard Kelvin Asante, 23, from Eresby Place, London, was arrested earlier this week.He was charged with murder, attempting to intentionally cause grievous bodily harm, attempted kidnap at The Quay, Plymouth, and participating in the criminal activities of an organised…
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a property fire.The front door of the building in Wilton Street, Plymouth, was damaged by the fire on Thursday at about 16:25GMT.Devon and Cornwall Police said the arrested man, who is in his 30s, had since been released on police bail.Officers are appealing for information, including footage from dash-cams, CCTV cameras or camera doorbells. Source link