Third dose COVID-19 booster vaccines offer lasting protection after several months, according to the latest results of a nationwide trial.
The NIHR-supported COV-BOOST study, run across England and Wales at sites including Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, part of Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (RDUH), has provided data to underpin the UK’s booster programmes since 2021.
New analysis, published online in the Journal of Infection , provides data on immune responses eight months after third doses of several COVID-19 vaccines.
Loneliness Awareness Week (12-18 June) is an initiative by the Marmalade Trust, which aims to raise awareness of loneliness across the UK and beyond.
According to research, 85% of UK adults have experienced loneliness within the last 12 months.
To mark this important week, the experts at leading online training provider High Speed Training have shared some tips on how to identify the problem and help someone experiencing loneliness .
Loneliness refers to the state of being alone or the perception of being alone and isolated. This can have a significant impact on...
The 12 signs of the Zodiac each have their own characteristics… now they have their own flavour!
Bird & Blend have introduced their Zodiac tea collection, where the art of tea blending harmoniously aligns with your astrological sign. Each blend is carefully crafted with the finest tea leaves, herbs, and ingredients to enhance your unique characteristics.
The beauty of this collection lies in its versatility, it offers a range of blends that go beyond your zodiac sign, allowing a spirited Gemini to find stability in a Taurus blend or a passionate Scorpio to seek balance...
The Northcott Theatre in Exeter has announced a new leadership structure which will see three people share the role of Chief Executive.
Emma Stephenson , Finance & Operations Director and Kelly Johnson , Development & Marketing Director, will share the role once a Creative Director is appointed.
The re-structure follows a series of strategic developments at the Northcott over the past few years. In 2021 a significant drive to diversify the board led to the appointment of six new trustees, with two sharing the position of Chair. In 2022, the Northcott took over...
Troy UK, the largest independent network for industrial and engineering supplies in the UK, has today announced a £15.5 million investment from BGF – one of the biggest and most experienced investors in the UK and Ireland – to support its acquisitive growth strategy.
A family-run business founded in 1986 and based in Exeter, Troy is Britain's leading independent MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) product distributor, serving the industrial, engineering and trade sectors nationwide via its distribution centres and buying group of 400-plus members.
A top Devon primary care vet practice is throwing open its doors for one day only so pet owners can meet the team and view its first-class facilities.
The fun-packed afternoon takes place at Linnaeus-owned City Vets’ Heavitree Hospital on Saturday, June 17, between 2pm and 5pm, and will see plenty of activities on offer, plus a starring role by Guide Dogs.
There will also be the opportunity to tour the practice’s recently completed £350,000 extension and see its new £125,000 state-of-the-art CT scanner in action.
Exeter renters who have been unable to save for a large house deposit may now be able to buy thanks to zero or low-deposit mortgages and help from a local homebuilder.
Redrow South West, currently building at St Michael’s Meadow on Chudleigh Road, is offering advice and support to first-time buyers who want to escape the rental trap and step onto the property ladder in Exeter.
Sian Smith, Sales Director at Redrow South West, said: “With the news that Skipton Building Society is now offering zero deposit mortgages* for people who have rented for at least 12 months, the...
Police are currently investigating two incidents of aggravated burglary which happened in the St Thomas area of Exeter.
The first incident took place at the Dawn ‘til Dark Premier Store, on Princes Street East, at around 9pm on Monday 10 April. A man, dressed in grey hoody, black trousers with a concealed face, entered the store and demanded money from the till.
The second incident happened at the store on Saturday 3 June at around 9.45pm, again, a man dressed in a grey hoody entered the shop and demanded money. On both occasions, he was in possession of a small knife...
Representatives of charities supporting homeless people in Exeter will address scrutiny councillors next week, hoping to persuade Devon County Council to drop plans to axe its £1.5m homelessness prevention budget.
Over 900 individual objections to the plans have been received, following a consultation that ended in April and after a high profile and widespread campaign led by Exeter Homelessness Forum, urging people to respond to the plans.
Peter Stephenson, director of St Petrock’s , and Chair of Exeter Homelessness Forum, Si Johns, joint CEO at YMCA Exeter and Richard...
Fully serviced, reconditioned bikes are on sale at many of Devon’s recycling centres from this week.
This week is international Bike Week (5-11 June) and this initiative will reduce waste and offer more people access to cycling.
With some brands of bike as much as 20 per cent more expensive than a year ago, it offers those who want to saddle up a chance to do so at an affordable price.
A specially trained team at SUEZ, who run the recycling centres on Devon County Council’s (DCC) behalf, will repair the bikes from their new ‘Re-Cycle Hub’ at the Brunel Road...
