The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is looking for four people to play a vital role in the work of their local NHS by nominating themselves to be a public governor.
The Trust, which provides medical services through the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital and North Devon District Hospital, has a Council of Governors with people from across Devon representing their local communities.
The Trust has a good number of governors representing Northern and Eastern Devon, but has unfilled seats in its Southern constituency – including Exeter, Teignbridge,...
Now that the festive season has ended, you might be left with a pile of unwanted Christmas gifts and unsure of what to do with them. You’re not alone. Each year, an estimated £42 million worth of unwanted presents are thrown away in the UK ( Defra ). According to research by Oxfam, 40% of us can expect to receive up to five unwanted gifts annually ( Oxfam ). Even more concerning, nearly a third of us hide these gifts away instead of regifting or repurposing them, while one in ten will throw them out entirely.
These figures are staggering, though perhaps not surprising in today’s...
Kind-hearted shoppers in Devon have been thanked for contributing to the 125,000 toys donated to children in need during the run-up to Christmas.
Before the festive celebrations, the Tesco stores in Devon called on shoppers to support a collection of toys so that families whose children would otherwise not receive a gift wouldn’t miss out on the big day.
People across the county responded enthusiastically to the campaign, with 1,673 brand-new toys being gifted to good causes such as Children’s Hospice South West, North Devon District Hospital and the local Salvation Army...
Building more than 1,000 new homes alongside Exeter’s canal will be a ‘watershed’ moment for the city.
But members of the city council planning committee have raised concerns over whether the Water Lane development will provide the affordable homes the city desperately needs.
Chairman Paul Knott (Lab, Exwick) told them: “This is possibly the largest and most complex application we have seen. It is a project 20 years in the making. ”
The Water Lane Development Management Committee now has permission to start work across a huge area which was once home to a meat...
Fran Bullock, a Devon native and cancer exercise specialist, has proven that resilience and determination can overcome even the toughest challenges. Fran this weekend took on the Valmorel Winter Spartan 5K Sprint in France, battling icy terrain and fierce obstacles in an incredible display of strength and courage - a journey made even more inspiring by her personal battle with cancer just a few years ago.
Fran’s story is one of profound perseverance. Diagnosed with stage three breast cancer at the age of 39, Fran’s life was turned upside down as she faced a mastectomy,...
THE organisers of Devon County Show are thrilled to announce a new headline sponsor for their annual event - Cornish Mutual.
This South West based insurance and services provider puts farmers at the heart of all it does and has been supporting the Show for many years, including sponsorship of the main livestock arena since 2022. This year they are taking their support to the highest level by becoming headline sponsor.
Lisa Moore, Devon County Show Manager, expressed her delight in having Cornish Mutual on board. She said: “The Devon County Show is the biggest...
Students and staff at West Exe School are delighted to share that it has become the first school in Devon to be awarded the prestigious Gold award quality mark for their work on anti-bullying.
The Exeter school received the Gold award from the Anti-Bullying Quality Mark UK (ABQM-UK ), a national scheme which endorses how good schools are at preventing bullying.
West Exe School, which is part of the Ted Wragg Trust , has a clear Anti-Bullying Strategy and staff at West Exe have been sharing best practice and advice about this with partner schools across the trust....
Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) not only operates a chain of 22 charity shops but also has a strong online presence through an eBay and ecommerce site, Shop daat.org , where shoppers can discover preloved treasures from the comfort of their own home. The process of keeping each and every one of those outlets fully stocked is managed from their Exeter warehouse.
DAA is calling upon locals who may be looking for something new to try in 2025 and could offer their spare time to volunteer with the friendly team in Marsh Barton.
The charity is looking for keen helpers who can put...
A state-of-the-art 3D printing robot demonstration centre will be officially unveiled this month by Rapid Fusion as it aims to build on a 25% increase in revenues.
The technology specialist has completed a £750,000 investment drive that has seen it develop two new additive manufacturing platforms and importantly build a dedicated facility in Exeter to showcase its solutions.
The 5,000 sq ft unit on Skypark will house the firm’s Apollo cell and its latest ZEUS creation, which combines a 3D printing robot with a unique CNC milling capability – providing customers with a...
A new Local Centre is shortly to be completed on a major mixed-use development close to Exeter Science Park. The Tithebarn Local Centre will be a focal point for the community.
A new sculpture will form the central feature in the landscaped area of the Tithebarn Local Centre. The sculpture named ‘ Chaetonotus’ (pronounced ‘key-toe-no-tus’), has been created by East Devon artist, Martin Staniforth. Its curvy form of has been designed to echo the shapes of tiny creatures living in nearby ponds. The ponds form part of the Sustainable Urban Drainage System, on the opposite side of...
