Today Age UK launched a definitive report into the lives and health of people over 85, the fastest growing demographic group in the UK redefining the frontiers of human existence.
People over the age of 85 are now the fastest growing demographic group in the UK. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimates there are currently 1.5 million people in the UK over the age of 85; by 2050 this will have grown to 5 million.
But in spite of the size of this social group, to date there has been a lack of comprehensive information about them.
The Exeter Daily has been shortlisted for a national newspaper award.
We are in the running for the coveted title of Digital News Service of the Year along with, among others, thesundaytimes.co.uk, metro.co.uk and guardian.co.uk.
The winner will be announced at a high profile event at the Hilton in London's Park Lane.
Exeter Daily editor Natalie Vizard said the success of the site was down to the way it had been embraced by the local community.
She added: "People seem to love our concept of a free website which allows them to become journalists and write...
Designer fashion store Dukes, based in Exeter's Harlequin Centre, hosted an event last night to celebrate the arrival of a new range of lifestyle fitness, swimwear and loungewear by London-based brand Vevie.
Vevie was launched last year by Caroline Greenslade, who has designed lingerie, swimwear and loungewear for brands such as Heidi Klein, Agent Provocateur, Pistol Panties and Hoola, as well as being Head of Design for Debenhams.
About 80 people turned up to last night's launch event, which was a great success, with drinks and canapés by Exeter caterer Bon Gout served by...
A prayer has been written to be said in Devon's Anglican churches in the wake of the hundreds of job losses caused by the collapse of Axminster Carpets. The historic company went into administration this week, announcing 300 job losses. Bishop Michael is asking all clergy to pray for those who have lost their jobs this week in Axminster and Buckfast, and also for all those affected by unemployment at this time.
Churches in Axminster and the surrounding area will also be appealing for food for affected families in services this weekend.
You can now text the British Transport Police (BTP) on 61016 to tell them about non-emergency incidents, similar to the ones you would report to the 101 phone number provided by your local police force. In an emergency always dial 999.
The text number will be monitored 24/7 and, while it is not for reporting emergencies, the BTP says it will be able to send officers if required.
When to use the text service: Text 61016 (or call 0800 40 50 40) when you want to contact the BTP about an issue that doesn't require an emergency response. For example, you can text when:...
At exacly 9.30am this morning, John Lewis Partners in Exeter and across the country were gathered together to discover the level of this year's bonus. And there was a genuine explosion of enthusiastic cheers in the Exeter branch when it was announced they were to receive a 17% bonus - equivalent to nearly nine weeks' pay - higher than the media had been suggesting prior to the announcement and a full 3% over and above last year's bonus. In the current economic climate you might wonder how John Lewis is able to provide such a generous bonus scheme, however the John Lewis Partnership have...
Exeter City succumbed to a 2-0 defeat in a West Country derby against a buoyant Bristol Rovers side.
The Pirates piled on the early pressure before taking the lead when Ollie Norburn’s speculative effort crept under the body of Artur Krysiak and into the net.
The Grecians changed formation in the second period with a couple of substitutions that looked to add a little dynamism to the City attack, but Lee Brown’s firecracker with less than ten minutes remaining put the game out of reach for City.
There was only a single swap to Paul Tisdale’s starting XI – 19-year-...
Following a two-year battle with cancer, the long-standing President of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, has died, his vice-president has announced.
Mr Chavez, who won another six-year term as Venezuela's president in October 2012, was one of the most visible, vocal and controversial leaders in Latin America, however he had not appeared in public since he returned to Venezuela last month after cancer treatment in Cuba.
Soldier turned politician, Hugo Chavez divided opinion across the world - a close ally to Cuba's Fidel Castro and publicly controversially calling President George W...
There is still time to vote for Exeter Chiefs supporters to register their support for Jack Nowell to win this season’s LV= Breakthrough Player Award.
The talented Cornishman is one of 10 players who are currently battling it out to win the accolade following some notable displays in this season’s competition.
Equally at home at full-back or on the wing, 19-year-old Nowell has constantly been a blight on opposition defences this season and was regarded as the top player in round four as his side saw off a strong Northampton Saints.
South West insurer Cornish Mutual has launched a campaign to improve the safety of horses during transport. Called HorseSafe, the campaign is being run in partnership with the specialist animal rescue team at Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service. "We hope that HorseSafe will help to raise awareness of safety issues when transporting horses and help owners make the right choices for themselves and their individual horses or ponies," said Philip Wilson, Field Force Manager at Cornish Mutual. Neil Giddings, animal rescue specialist at Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service (...
