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A new card designed to help people with autism is launched by Devon partners this week.

Devon & Cornwall police are hoping the autism alert card will help officers and other emergency services identify people on the autistic spectrum, and will support improved engagement.

Police officers will also be provided with awareness information as to how they can adapt and improve their communication style according to an autistic individual’s needs, and better respond to situations involving autistic people.

Carried by people with the condition, the card can potentially...

The Exeter Community Energy Share Offer, which has been running since November 7th, closed on Thursday, having reached an astonishing investment figure of £390,000.

ECOE have been raising funds via a community share offer to install solar panels on 9 community and commercial buildings across Exeter and East Devon. This Share Offer was due to run for only three weeks so investors can qualify for the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) tax relief which closes for community energy organizations on Nov 29th. The Share Offer was expected to raise only a part of the total £390,000...

A new study from the University of Exeter, published in the journal Ecology Letters, found that phytoplankton - microscopic water-borne plants - can rapidly evolve tolerance to elevated water temperatures. Globally, phytoplankton absorb as much carbon dioxide as tropical rainforests and so understanding the way they respond to a warming climate is crucial.

Phytoplankton subjected to warmed water initially failed to thrive but it took only 45 days, or 100 generations, for them to evolve tolerance to temperatures expected by the end of the century. With their newfound tolerance came...

Firmly established as a fun way to raise monies for good causes, the Ashfords LLP Santa Run, is sponsored by law firm Ashfords and organised by Exeter City Football Club’s Football in the Community department. All money raised from the run will be split between Ashfords' charity of the year, Mind, and ECFC Football in the Community. This year is no exception, with a high demand for places from both individuals and groups for the race which is being held on Sunday 6 December.

The route which starts and finishes at Haven Quay Exeter follows a flat, traffic free route beside the...