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Parkinson’s disease is the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world - currently, without a cure. One in 37 people alive today in the UK will be diagnosed with Parkinson’s in their lifetime1. It is therefore imperative to spot the symptoms of the condition early and to understand what to do next.

Rosie Hydar, who runs a local in-home care introduction service, Hub Care Support Exeter, was inspired to launch her business following her own experience with her father and husband, who have both been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. “Their diagnoses were similar but different....

The National Trust’s Killerton, in Devon, is springing into rhyme from now until 30 June with displays of poetry written by local community groups and inspired by blossom at Killerton.

Visitors to Killerton can wander through the emerging magnolias and cheerful cherry blossom in the formal gardens, enjoying the poetry displayed across the site and the coming of spring. With far-reaching views, formal terraces, rolling lawns, ancient trees and even an extinct volcano, the gardens at Killerton are the perfect canvas for poetic inspiration and a brilliant place to spot blossom....

Members of the public in Devon & Cornwall can now report crimes and incidents and find out how to access support for victims just by using a smartphone app.

The Police.UK app also gives crime prevention advice, information on local police contacts and an opportunity to compare crime rates in different parts of the country.

The app puts the public in control of reporting what they want, when they want to.

Available via the iOS App store and Google Play, it provides the same function as the Police.UK website but with the added convenience of being able to use...

Popular Exeter watering holes will play host to this year’s Pint of Science, treating the community to fascinating talks ranging from how AI could predict the weather to the future of psychedelic drugs.

The annual event, now in its 11th year, will serve pubgoers across hundred cities in the world with informative talks, demonstrations, live experiments, and a multi-city pub quiz competition.

From the 13-15 May, researchers from the University of Exeter and the MET office will be speaking at venues across the city, including the Bootlegger, the Mermaid and the Turks Head...