Charities

Time is of the essence, as the deadline for the WESC Foundation's ‘Win a Mercedes-Benz A-Class’ is almost upon us. For just £2 a ticket, you could be in with the chance of driving off with this beautiful car worth in the region of £20,000, including 12 months’ Road Fund Licence, number plates, first registration fee and fuel.

The competition, which has formed part of WESC's 175th Birthday Celebrations, is due to close on 24 December 2013. The prize – a brand new Mercedes-Benz A-Class – has been generously donated by Mercedes-Benz of Exeter in order to raise vital funds for the...

Achieving the best outcome for our cats and for you...

At Cats Protection, one of our main objectives is to find good homes for the cats in our care. Please appreciate that it is imperative after the experiences that some have suffered that they are placed in the right home to meet their specific needs. Our experienced staff will guide you through the homing process by carefully helping to match you with the cat that will be happy in your environment. We want to ensure that as far as possible the cat coming into your life is just right for you, your family, your lifestyle and your...

As forecasters predict a freezing cold winter ahead two Devon charities have linked together to help those most in need. Hundreds of people across the county are faced with hardship and unable to heat their own homes – but the charities are offering a lifeline and they need support from local people. The Surviving Winter Appeal, which has been launched by Devon Community Foundation in partnership with Devon Citizens Advice Bureau, aims to match vulnerable and older people in need with those who can help. Organisers of the scheme are appealing to people who do not need some, or all, of...

UK Stroke Forum have revealed that compounds found in cannabis could be beneficial to stroke victims.

It has been suggested, after research was conducted at the University of Nottingham, that chemical comounds found in cannabis may help to reduce brain damage following a stroke.

The findings showed that the compounds could reduce the size of a stroke and improve neurological function.

Dr Dale Webb, Director of Research and Information at the Stroke Association, said:

" A stroke is the leading cause of adult disability in the UK, with more than half of all...