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Tesco will significantly improve the support it offers war veterans and reservists, the retailer announced today.

Tesco has a proud record of supporting the Armed Forces dating right back to founder Jack Cohen, who set Tesco up with his demob money after serving in the First World War. Last year Tesco became the first retailer to sign up to the Ministry of Defence’s Military Corporate Covenant - a public commitment to do more to support serving personnel, veterans and reservists.

In a move designed to strengthen this commitment, Tesco will:

* Launch a brand new...

Exeter is set for even more Christmas sparkle this year with the addition of further festive lights around the city centre and a selection of street performers entertaining shoppers and tourists as the city gears up for Christmas.

With funding from the Exeter Business Improvement District, which was formed earlier on this year after a successful ‘yes’ vote, the extra Christmas lights will appear in Exeter Central Train Station, Upper High Street, South Street, Castle Street, Guildhall Shopping Centre Wall, Queen Street and Sidwell Street to bring extra sparkle to Exeter during the...

Exeter-based charity CEDA is highlighting some of the things that disabled people find difficult, not just because of their disability but because of the systems designed to help them.

What Would YOU Wish For? is a campaign which asks people what they would wish for if they could have anything. Many people dream of sailing round the world, becoming famous or flying to the moon. In a short video, CEDA asks some of its members what they would like to do. The answers include going to a nightclub, seeing a rugby match and wandering along the beach – things which most people would take...

Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) currently oversee the work of police forces while separate bodies made up of councillors, called Fire and Rescue Authorities (FRAs), oversee firefighters. The Government is consulting on allowing PCCs to take over control of firefighters, replacing FRAs.

In a detailed response to the consultation, the Local Government Association, which represents all 46 fire authorities in England, says firefighters carry out almost annual 700,000 home safety visits. Firefighters are working with a range of health partners and schools to prevent poor health,...