The Queen’s granddaguther Zara Tindall has given birth to a baby girl at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
Her husband, former England rugby star Mike Tindall was present at the birth.
The baby, who is 16th in line to the throne, weighed 7lbs 12oz.
In a statement, the Queen's press secretary said: "The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal, Captain Mark Phillips and Mike's parents, Mr Phillip and Mrs Linda Tindall, have been informed and are delighted with the news."
Her husband expressed his joy on Twitter: "Thanks so much for all your kind...
The Lord Mayor of Exeter, Cllr Rachel Lyons, together with the Deputy Lieutenant of Devon, Wing Commander Brian Wills-Pope MBE DL and other civic and military dignitaries with a connection to Exeter, will be commemorating Remembrance Sunday on 10 November with an open air service around the War Memorial in Northenhay Gardens.
The Standards as well as representatives from military, ex-service and civil associations will also be in attendance, and all members of the public are welcome to attend.
The service will start at 10.50am once the civic party has processed from the...
A test to predict which patients are most at risk from the Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infection has been developed, offering potential benefits to patients, hospitals and health services around the world.
A Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infection is one that can affect the digestive system and most commonly affects people staying in hospital. It is not generally a problem for healthy people but may infect those on antibiotics with an imbalance of ‘good bacteria’ in the gut.
A research paper published on 2 August 2013, in BMC Infectious Diseases has for the first time...
2012 saw the launch of an unprecedented countywide project aimed at tackling one of Devon’s most prevalent social issues. But how has dance been a powerful weapon in the fight against rural isolation?
In 2004 the Countryside Agency (which has now become Nature England since 2006) published a report entitled 'Breaking Down Barriers' which investigated the effects of rural isolation on many rural communities in Devon. Rural isolation is widely defined as the lack of access to vital public services, transport, jobs, training opportunities, education or leisure activities due...
EAST DEVON Date: Sat 27th October Venue: Stockland Victory Hall Time: 7:15pm Box Office: Wendy Van Der Plank 01404 881207
A stunning performance interweaving dance and crafts, featuring guest performances from stars of the Royal Ballet alongside a local craft artist and dancers from the local community.
Former Royal Opera House associate choreographer Freddie Opoku-Addaie/Jagged Antics is bringing exceptional and surprising dance into the heart of communities across Devon.
As part of year long Devon Dance Compass project...
Sketch a scene inspired by the architecture of our wonderful Victorian museum and create a Halloween cartoon featuring museum objects. For children aged 6 and over.
10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm.
Tickets £6 available in person or by phone using a credit or debit card; call 01392 265858.
Accompanying adults can watch/supervise for free. All children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Some activities are messy so do wear clothes that can get dirty. If an activity is busy there may be a short wait.
John Thorp, an expert on ornamental plasterwork, will describe the history of decorative plasterwork in Devon from 1550 to 1720, tracing its spread from aristocratic houses to the lower gentry and eventually the more prosperous farmers.
Tickets £4.50 (£3) are available in person or by phone using a credit or debit card on 01392 265858 during opening museum opening hours.
A rare opportunity to explore the fascinating world of Native North American warfare and ritual.
The exhibition focuses on the material culture of Native North American Indians of the Plains between 1800 and the present, and the importance of the objects in a social and ceremonial context.
