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A University of Exeter student has penned a heartwarming emotional tribute to his mother, who died from a rare cancer when he was just 14 years old.

Sean Tilson, 20, a second-year Business Management student at the University of Exeter, lost his mother to metastatic spindle cell sarcoma six years ago. Spindle cell sarcomas are rare cancers which account for less than half of one per cent (0.06%) of all cancer diagnoses. Since his mother’s death Sean has been involved in a number of challenges to raise money for charity. This year, Sean is doing four challenges in four months to...

Devon & Cornwall Police have seen a rise in illegal vapes, where the vape liquid has been replaced with Class B drugs THC (the active compound in cannabis) and spice (a synthetic cannabinoid). Due to the levels of these controlled substances in the vapes being unknown, the risks to teenagers taking these substances present health risks which are uncertain and have led to hospitalisations in other parts of the country.

To prevent further harm to teenagers’ health, the Child Centred Policing Team have visited eight secondary schools in the Plymouth area to educate pupils on the...

SENISCA, an award-winning biotechnology company developing RNA-based senotherapeutics to treat age-related disease, today announces it has raised an additional £3.7 million in funding. This comprises significant backing from SENISCA’s strong investor base, including Emerging Longevity Ventures, QantX, the R42 Group, Trend Investment Group and Apex Ventures, and investment from new funds including Lifespan Vision Ventures. In addition to the total investor capital raised of £7.1 million to date, SENISCA, through prestigious Innovate UK grants, awards, and commercial relationships, has also...

The National Careers Service in the Southwest has taken a unique approach to bring careers guidance directly to the community.

A dedicated careers adviser, Sandy, has become a familiar face at the Exeter Library, offering valuable advice and support to individuals at various stages of their career journey. Whether you’re seeking your first job, contemplating a career change, or aiming to enhance your CV through online training courses, the National Careers Service is here to assist.

Exeter Library serves as a hub for community engagement and knowledge.

The library...