James Davies

Launceston

Reporter at The Cornish & Devon Post

Reporter at Cornish Times

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How to Get Rid of Care Home Smells & Improve Air Quality » Care Home Magazine

1 day ago | carehomemagazine.co.uk | James Davies

Odour management and air quality is crucial in care homes to ensure a pleasant, dignified environment for residents, visitors and staff alike. Persistent smells can impact the perception of care quality, affect occupancy rates and show up in Care Quality Commission reports. Let us tell you about an effective air purifier– the Smell Away® Specialist Air Purifier. Your care home is a sanctuary of care, dignity, and comfort — or at least, it should be.
Motorcyclist seriously injured following A30 crash

1 day ago | cornish-times.co.uk | James Davies

A MOTORCYLIST has been seriously injured following a crash on the A30Police were called at 11.10am on Friday, June 27 following a multi-vehicle collision on the A30 eastbound at Bodmin. The collision involved two cars a motorcycle near Jamaica Inn. Following the incident, ambulance, air ambulance and fire attended the scene alongside police. . Also in the newsA Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson said: “The male motorcycle rider has sustained a serious leg injury.
Car and motorcycle crash closes stretch of A30

1 day ago | cornish-times.co.uk | James Davies

A CRASH involving a car and a motorcycle on the A30 is leading to a build up in traffic. Also in the newsAt around 11.30am, police traffic reporting service Inrix reported that traffic was moving slowly due to an accident on the A30 eastbound carriageway before Codda, around the Jamaica Inn junction. The incident, which police have said involves a car and motorcycle has led to a closure along the road between Temple and Codda.
Strictly star set to bring sparkle to North Cornwall

2 days ago | thepost.uk.com | James Davies

The much-loved television personality and performer is bringing his show to Cornwall's ancient capital (Comical Entertainment)STRICTLY superfans are set for a treat as one of the show’s much-loved characters is visiting North Cornwall. Strictly Come Dancing favourite Craig Revel Horwood will bring his ‘fab-u-lous’ one-man show back to theatres next spring.
Harrington Care Homes to Open Aston Manor in Aylesbury — Better days start here. » Care Home Magazine

2 days ago | carehomemagazine.co.uk | James Davies

Harrington Care Homes is delighted to announce the opening of its very first care home, Aston Manor, in October 2025. Nestled in the grassy outskirts of Aylesbury, Aston Manor represents a new kind of care home, one where every detail is thoughtfully designed around comfort, connection, and individual needs. As a family-run care group, Harrington takes a simple, personal approach to care, creating warm, reassuring environments that feel like home.
Launceston park to receive facelift as council award contract

2 days ago | thepost.uk.com | James Davies

The park is set to receive a number of new features (Google/Launceston Town Council)A PLAY park in Launceston is set for a face lift after the contract to regenerate Priory Park has been awarded. Following a public consultation, Launceston Town Council has announced the organisation set to rejuvenate the area with a variety of new equipment. In August last year, residents were given the opportunity to have their say in the future of one of the town’s parks which was in need of some attention.
Record breaking sum raised at Stratton Hospital fete

2 days ago | thepost.uk.com | James Davies

The team of the Stratton Hospital League of Friends and staff members ready with a warm welcome at their annual summer fete (Picture: Adrian Jasper) (Adrian Jasper)RESIDENTS came out in force this week to help raise money for a vital community service. On Saturday, June 14, the North Cornwall community came together to enjoy the Stratton Hospital Fete. The event had been organised by the nurses and other staff of the hospital and featured a variety of stalls, food and games for everyone to enjoy.
Bartlett’s Residential Care Home, Buckinghamshire, Opens New Garden Lodges With a Warm Welcome, Good Food and a Toast to the Future » Care Home Magazine

2 days ago | carehomemagazine.co.uk | James Davies

Families, professionals and members of the local community were warmly welcomed to Bartlett’s Residential Care Home in Stone, Buckinghamshire, on Friday 20th June for a private, lifestyle-led event celebrating the official opening of its new Garden Lodges. Part of Peverel Court Care and nestled within 18 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, the Garden Lodges introduce a more independent, premium approach to later life.
Council to work with community to find Camelford bypass alternative

3 days ago | thepost.uk.com | James Davies

A39 Camelford Bypass (Submitted)CORNWALL Council has said it will be working with the local community following the government’s decision against providing funding for the Camelford Bypass. The Department for Transport has confirmed it will not provide funding for re-routing the A39 Atlantic Highway at Camelford, bringing an end to four years of uncertainty about the project’s future.
Six weeks of road works coming to the A30

3 days ago | cornish-times.co.uk | James Davies

Drivers are being told to expect delays (Google)A STRETCH of the A30 eastbound carriageway is set for up to six weeks worth of roadworks as National Highways undertake maintenance. Drivers travelling between Temple Junction and Colliford have been told to expect delays as National Highways begin resurfacing work. Having started on June 23, the works are not set to be complete until August 2.