News

• 11 August 2023 - COVID

  Autumn COVID-19 booster programme

  This week, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JVCI) announced details of the autumn COVID-19 booster programme.

• 8 August 2023 - Transport

  Road Closure: Dittiscombe to Alston Cross

  DCC have given notice that the road between DITTISCOMBE and ALSTON CROSS will be closed from TUESDAY 7th NOVEMBER 2023 until WEDNESDAY 8th NOVEMBER 2023 (both dates inclusive), between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30.

• 7 August 2023 - COVID

  Rise in COVID-19 cases in South West

  The NHS website lists the current symptoms and has advice for people who may have them. It also has advice for people who test positive, although you are no longer required to do a COVID-19 rapid lateral flow test if you have symptoms.

• 7 August 2023 - Wellbeing

  Beware of scam text message

  Beware of new text message scam impersonating family members! “Broke my phone Mum. Can you text my new number on 07425218812 I’m messaging you from a friend's phone xXx.”

• 26 July 2023 - Society

  Devon and Cornwall ‘Victim Care’ Website

  The aim of the website is to tell you about support available locally to anyone of any age, to promote your rights and to give you more information about the criminal justice system.

• 18 July 2023 - Wellbeing

  NHS Strikes

  The NHS is facing the 5 consecutive days of strike action by junior doctors starting from 13.07.23. This will be followed by consultants on 20.07.23 and radiographers between 25.07.23 - 27.07.23. The article contains advice for residents and visitors about services during this time.

• 18 July 2023 - Wellbeing

  DCC support ‘Talk to Us’ campaign

  DCC are supporting the Samaritans Talk to Us campaign.Throughout July, Samaritans are running an awareness campaign called 'Talk to Us', to remind people that they're there for anyone who needs someone to listen.