September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and this year’s theme is “ The Earlier You Know, the More You Can Do: A Dementia Diagnosis Matters.”

It does matter. I have seen first hand how a diagnosis can bring understanding to something that may have felt confusing, frightening or impossible to explain. It can open the door to support, conversations, planning and,...

The RSPCA’s Walk to Remember returns this autumn, calling animal lovers together to honour pets who have passed.

Walk To Remember is a flexible fundraising event where individuals, families and communities walk In Memory of a beloved pet on National Pet Memorial Day - on Sunday 13th September 2026.

Last year more than...

A Devon man with motor neurone disease (MND) has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to fundraising by the MND Association’s Royal Patron HRH The Princess Royal.

Joff Machell, 56, from Exeter, was presented with the award by The Princess Royal at a special event held at Blenheim Palace in July, which celebrated the vital contribution volunteers make to people affected by...

People across Devon are invited to find out more and help shape the delivery of neighbourhood health across the county.

The national vision for neighbourhood health, set out in the 10 Year Health Plan for England and national Neighbourhood health framework , is to bring together GPs, community services, mental health, social care, voluntary organisations and local partners to provide...

Blue Cross is calling on cat owners in Devon to neuter their pets to avoid the hundreds of unplanned litters of kittens needing the charity’s care.

The charity is facing a hidden pet welfare crisis due to the ongoing cost of living crisis and is concerned that pet owners are not neutering their pet to avoid vet fees. There are also concerns that owners may be deliberately breeding...

The countdown to the 2026 Food Drink Devon Awards has begun, and an outstanding list of finalists has been announced, showcasing the very best products, dining, retail and learning experiences the county has to offer.

Since entries closed at the end of March, a panel of respected judges and industry experts has carefully evaluated an impressive number of submissions. They have...

An Army veteran from Exeter aims to lunge his way to a new world record while raising funds for veterans' mental health charity Combat Stress.

Luke Dyer, 37, is preparing to tackle an extraordinary 73 miles of walking lunges – a distance believed to far exceed the current known record of five miles. An application has been submitted to Guinness World Records and official verification...

A free mental health and wellbeing service that has supported thousands of people across Devon has celebrated its fifth anniversary with events attended by the Lord Mayor of Exeter, participants, volunteers and members of the Devon business community.

BeWell@StepOne, run by Step One Charity, launched in 2021 with a simple but ambitious idea: that community, connection and meaningful...