Jane Douglas

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Jane Douglas

Image caption, Professional chefs share knowledge in the classroomProfessional chefs are teaching schoolchildren in Plymouth about the benefits of healthy eating and how to prepare food as part of a charity campaign by the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts. It involves professionals who volunteer to deliver classroom sessions across three terms. They cover food sustainability, taste, nutrition and good kitchen practice as well as giving an insight into the hospitality industry.

Nov 21, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Jane Douglas

The Older Drivers Forum is urging older motorists to review their skills and any medical issues.

Apr 3, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Jane Douglas

The number of people in the South West asking the police if their partner has a violent criminal history each year has more than doubled since 2020. In 2023, Devon and Cornwall Police had 838 applications under Clare's Law legislation, compared to 389 in 2020. The law allows people to ask police about a partner's previous violent criminal past, and permits forces to proactively disclose information. Devon and Cornwall Police said the increase was "a positive".

Mar 21, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Jane Douglas

Students are being invited to download and test a new app that aims to boost self-esteem and confidence. The app, called Nurture-U, was developed as part of a research trial led by the University of Exeter. It followed the university's twice-yearly surveys of 11,000 students that showed half experienced loneliness and four in 10 had high levels of worry. Researchers said the content of the app aimed to reduce worry and increase confidence among young people.