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Consultation on how to deal with Devon's waste launched

2:00pm Thursday 17th May 2012

A PUBLIC consultation on how Devon’s waste will be dealt with has begun.

New Brixham harbour equipment could be a life-saver

12:30pm Thursday 17th May 2012

New Brixham harbour equipment could be a life-saver A vital piece of life-saving equipment has been placed on standby at Brixham Harbour. Tor Bay Harbour Authority has bought the Automated External Defibrillator (AED), which will be located at the 24-hour security office at the fish market entrance. It will be available to deal with medical casualties where a cardiac arrest has occurred. The most common cause is abnormal rhythm of the heart known as ventricular fibrillation. This abnormal rhythm can occur when the heart muscle is damaged as a result of a heart attack or when insufficient oxygen reaches the heart. AEDs, which can be used safely and effectively without prior training, correct the heart rhythm by administering one or more electric shocks. Cllr Vic Ellery, chairman of Torbay Council's Harbour Committee, said: "The harbour authority has bought this equipment as part of our ongoing commitment to harbour users and the port community. "We discussed this proposal with harbour users, and everyone was in favour of buying and installing the defibrillator. "The equipment and training for staff has cost about £1,500 -- a small price to pay for something that could help save a life. Of course we hope that it will not have to be used, but it is reassuring to know that it will be available in the event of a medical emergency." Brixham harbour master Paul Labistour said: "The majority of our staff have had first aid training provided through St John Ambulance. We are very grateful to the organisation, which supplied the AED and additional training for its use."

Charity craft fair in Tiverton this weekend

12:24pm Thursday 17th May 2012

Tiverton’S Panier Market is hosting a free craft fare on Sunday, May 20 between 11am and 4pm to raise funds and awareness for the Tiverton Sundarban Support Group, which has spent 20 years working with the villagers of Sundarban in Northern Bangladesh to help provide education for children and health care for all.

Elmore finish season on a high

3:40pm Tuesday 15th May 2012

ELMORE finished their season in Division One of the Toolstation Western League on a high with a 1-0 home win over Shrewton United in a match rearranged for Bank Holiday Monday.

Willand Rovers in Les Phillips Cup

3:40pm Monday 14th May 2012

WILLAND Rovers' hopes of winning the Les Phillips Cup on Sunday were severely hampered by the unexpected non-arrival at Bitton of Carl Cliff-Brown who had been named in the Rovers' squad.

Cullompton boss in shock resignation

3:30pm Sunday 13th May 2012

CULLOMPTON Rangers' manager, Peter Buckingham, shocked all and sundry when he announced that he was quitting Speeds Meadow after two years at the helm of the South West Peninsual League.

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