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A quick errand is only quick when the route, parking, weather, pavements, doors and queues all cooperate. For someone with limited mobility, collecting a prescription or posting a parcel can take more planning than other people realise. A dropped kerb in the wrong place, a heavy door, a full car park or a long walk from the nearest bus stop can turn a simple task into something tiring before it has even begun.

The aim isn’t to turn every outing into a big achievement. It’s to remove the avoidable difficulties, so ordinary tasks stay possible without draining the whole day....

At 81, former Branscombe Primary School teacher and author KJ Akay—known professionally as Jennifer Akay—is enjoying a remarkable literary moment few could have predicted. Her debut memoir, The Fruits of Victory , has quietly climbed to the top of Amazon’s Regional UK Biographies chart, capturing the hearts of readers with its vivid portrayal of post-war childhood in Barnsley.

The book’s success has sparked something even more meaningful than chart rankings: reconnection. Former classmates and pupils, some now in their eighties, have reached out after discovering her story through...

Teenage boys who successfully completed an inspirational course designed to give them access to positive role models and learn exciting new skills have been presented with their awards by Josh Widdicombe.

The comedian – part of a team including athletes, scientists and actors who supported the programme – led a special graduation ceremony for Community Exe participants and their families.

The University of Exeter initiative has been set up to give young men aged 13 to 16 life opportunities and broaden their access to positive role models and information about careers,...

Newcourt Community Centre has been awarded £2,000 by one of the South West’s most prominent housebuilders.

Exeter-based Persimmon Homes donated the funds as part of its Community Champions programme which seeks to reward good causes and much-valued organisations in the areas in which it builds.

It follows the handover of a nearby 100% Affordable Housing development from the accredited five-star developer to a local housing association, LiveWest, who joined both parties for the cheque presentation alongside local city councillor, James Cookson.

The Centre has...