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A “forgotten generation” of working age veterans, who have approached SSAFA (the Armed Forces charity) for help, is surviving on an average annual household income of just £13,800. Suffering from long-term physical and mental health problems they say they feel let down by their country. Living in fear of debt, they are experiencing depression as a result of their circumstances with many believing they have been disadvantaged by their military service and feel poorly treated when they leave the Forces compared with veterans in the USA. For example, in the USA, veterans' laws are made clear...

The vulnerable and elderly were today warned to take extra care as temperatures were expected to hit up to 31C.

Devon is in for another scorching day with wall to wall sunshine.

Hot weather can cause heat exhaustion in people and animals. Also, bacteria on food and rubbish develop more quickly in the heat.

It's important to be aware of friends and neighbours during a heatwave and to let people know if you are on your own and have any concerns. Heat stroke is a life-threatening condition and can develop if heat exhaustion is left untreated.

The Met Office...

Exeter Saracens RFC will again play host to a charity tag rugby festival this weekend.

The 2015 event raised more than £12,000 for FORCE Cancer Charity and has been renamed in memory of one of its founders.

The Darren Harries Rugby Legends Tag Feztival will take place on Saturday (July 23) at Sarries’ ground in Whipton.

Former Exeter utility back Darren passed away in September at the age of 40 after a brave battle with kidney cancer.

Before he died, his wife, Katie, pledged that she would carry on his campaign to raise awareness and funds for FORCE by...

The UK’s leading equity crowdfunding platform, Crowdcube, today unveiled plans to pioneer secondary liquidity and offer more investment opportunities in venture and growth-stage businesses as it moves to accelerate potential investor returns.

This follows recent news about the Company’s intention to raise over £5 million growth finance using a prospectus in its latest funding round, which will give the public the opportunity to invest alongside existing venture capital backer Balderton Capital. The Company, which has invited investors to register for early access to its raise, has...