Exeter based, independent veterinary practice CityVets, are reassuring all pet owners that they are open for emergencies, patients requiring urgent treatment, medication and pet food throughout the pandemic, come what may.

CityVets has four practices in Exeter, however, at this time two of the branches - the Alphington and Whipton practices have been temporarily...

A herd of donkeys had a spring in their step this week, as they were let out into their summer grazing fields for the first time this year.

Donkey-facing staff at the international animal welfare charity, The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth, Devon have been working hard to make sure the resident donkeys continue to receive the highest level of care during these...

A new on-demand subsidised taxi service is being trialled by Devon County Council to help key workers travel to and from work.

The impact of the coronavirus has seen bus companies report up to a 90% reduction in passenger numbers, leading to a drastic reduction in services and many companies only maintaining critical routes.

In order to replace those...

New support service launched in Exeter to offer help during coronavirus outbreak

The Exeter Chiefs Foundation are today granting a six-figure sum to help back a new support service which has been launched in the city to help people through the current coronavirus outbreak.

Exeter Community Wellbeing – which has been set up by Exeter City Council and...

Devon Air Ambulance will temporarily be responding to patients solely by critical care car but its critical care paramedics will still be able to respond to patients with their specialist skills and equipment. Heléna Holt, CEO, explains “Standing down our aircraft has been a very difficult decision for us to make but one we have had to take in order to protect all of our crew.” She added “...

More than 100,000 people have contacted BBC Local Radio’s coronavirus helpline since it was set up two weeks ago.

The Make a Difference campaign was launched to link up those in need of help with those who can provide it.

It is the biggest response the BBC has ever had to a Local Radio campaign.

Make a Difference has already helped get essential items to a...