Plans by St Leonards Neighbourhood Association to maintain Mount Radford Lawn as a playing field were given a boost this week following a recommendation from the city council planning department to reject planning permission for housing on the site. After an application from local developer Burrington Estates to build seven luxury houses (including one with a basement cinema, gym and sauna) on the field in August, the planning department received over 200 letters of objection. The developer had hoped to win over the local community by retaining some of the site as landscaped parkland....

Outpatient drug rehab programs provide treatment during the day. That means patients reside in their homes while undergoing treatment for their drug addiction. In some cases, outpatient rehab programs are offered outside a formal treatment center. This rehab is ideal for patients that wish to continue going to school, work, and socializing with family and friends as they undergo treatment. However, patients should have a stable home life for their treatment to be successful.

In some cases, patients use this rehab after an inpatient program. It can be used as a way of maintaining...

Bikeability cycle training will be provided to more than 7,000 children in Devon next year thanks to a successful bid by Devon County Council.

Devon is receiving a £280,000 grant through the initiative as part of the Government’s announcement of £13 million funding nationwide for next year’s programme.

Bikeability offers three levels of training, providing children with important cycling skills and confidence to help them cycle more safely and more often.

Devon County Council has helped almost 80,000 children to take part in the cycle training since 2006. They are...

Cofton Holidays, the multi award-winning holiday park near Dawlish, South Devon, has been shortlisted in no-less than five categories in Devon’s most prestigious hospitality and tourism awards.

The family-run business is through to the final rounds of the Visit Devon Tourism Awards 2019, having been shortlisted for: Holiday Park of the Year; Self Catering Accommodation of the Year; Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism business of the year; Dog Friendly Business of the Year, and Café and Tea Room of the Year.

Now in its 10th year, the Visit Devon Awards saw a record...

Over the past few years, medical assisting has been emerging as one of the most rewarding careers in the healthcare industry. A medical assistant is a right-hand man or woman to an acting physician or nurse. Essentially, they help to make it easier for physicians and nurses while at the same time taking care of the patients. Medical assistants are entrusted with both administrative and clinical duties and helping patients whenever necessary. It’s a demanding job that involves a comprehensive set of responsibilities and duties. This means that they need to have a diverse skill set and they...

A new report from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has revealed the true extent of crime and its impact on businesses in the South West.

The report found that in the South West, almost a third (32%) of small firms have been the victim of a traditional crime such as theft, criminal damage and assault. Meanwhile around 23% of small firms in the region have been hit by some form of cybercrime including phishing, malware and data theft.

FSB is calling on the Government to tackle crime against small businesses as a priority and help to plug the £17 billion that is being...

Stuart Hogg says he’s relishing being thrown in at the deep end ahead of his Exeter Chiefs debut against Bath in the Gallagher Premiership tomorrow night (7:45pm).

Rob Baxter will thrust the Scottish international straight into the fray for his new club at The Rec, less than two weeks after he arrived in Devon from his exertions with the national side at the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Having watched on from the sidelines as last season’s beaten Premiership finalists kicked off their season with a hard-fought win over Harlequins, the 27-year-old is one of five changes Baxter...

Devon's GripHero Ltd, the developer of the world’s first fuel nozzle-mounted hand-protection dispenser, has announced that it has succeeded in cutting hand-protection related plastic waste on forecourts by an average of 55%.

The news follows a detailed study of forecourts using GripHero’s dispensers to determine how they performed in comparison to conventional glove dispensers previously used at the same forecourts.

The research compared the average amount of hand-protection used with and without GripHero. This showed a 55% reduction due to GripHero’s ability to dispense...

As October half term looms, weary families will be jetting off for a well-deserved break. To take some of the stress out of travelling with kids and help travelling families prepare for their holiday, Netflights’ new Airport Review report has assessed major UK airports to identify which is the most – and the least – family-friendly.

Heathrow Airport is where families should head to for the best pre-flight experience, according to the findings of a new report. At 88%, the airport scored highest as both the best large airport and best airport overall for families on the move....

Rob Baxter has called for a greater focus from his Exeter Chiefs side this week, despite kicking off their Gallagher Premiership campaign with victory over Harlequins last Saturday.

Tomorrow, Devon's finest make the short trip to local rivals Bath, looking to build on what was a hard-fought triumph in their seasonal opener.

Jonny Hill's first half touchdown, combined with 17 points from the boot of fly-half Joe Simmonds, proved sufficient enough to see of the Londoners at Sandy Park. However, Director of Rugby Baxter is looking for another step up in standards from his...