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An elderly cat whose owner passed away is receiving some TLC this Mature Moggies Day (16 June) so that she will soon be ready for a home where she can enjoy her twilight years.

Now 15 years old, friendly black-and-white Missy is the oldest cat at Cats Protection Devon Cat Centre and would be 76 in human years.

According to Cats Protection, cats aged 11 or more take over three times longer to rehome than kittens, so in response the charity has carved out a special day to highlight the golden oldies it has in care as well as offer advice on its website about caring for...

Exeter Science Park has appointed Dr Eulian Roberts as Chair of its Board of Directors, as the organisation enters a pivotal new chapter in its strategic development. Dr Roberts succeeds Nick Ames, who has completed a five-year term marked by significant progress and resilience.

Dr Roberts brings more than 30 years of international leadership experience spanning the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. His diverse background includes senior executive roles in science parks, academia, consultancy, and economic development. He holds a BSc and PhD from Imperial College London,...

An innovative local service with a difference is moving into larger premises this month in the East Devon town of Topsham - after a marathon 260 hours of unpaid work by supporters.

The Topsham Library of Things (TLoT) opens on Saturday June 28 at the town’s Matthews Hall garden.

“There’s never been anything like a Library of Things in Topsham before” explains Charles Martin, a retired company chief executive. He’s one of the four-member committee who have been piloting the library before the recent move to larger premises.

“It works like a lot like a traditional...

Lympstone Manor Estate , the single-estate vineyard that is part of Michael Caines’ luxury Devon country house hotel Lympstone Manor , has received a Silver award for its Gin and Bronze award for its Eau de Vie de Marc at the 2025 International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC).

The IWSC is the world’s largest and arguably most influential spirits awards, with over 50 years of experience and a host of world-renowned judges. This year’s entries showcased global excellence across four continents, with standout spirits in categories including whisk(e)y, gin, brandy, agave, vodka,...