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The success of the specialist Furniture & Electrical store opened in Exeter by Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT) is attributable in no small part to local businesses who are providing quality stock for onward sale to the general public and helping to spread the word.

Furniture Direct, student accommodation providers Victoria Hall at Printworks and Bishops Move have all supported the charity by donating items of furniture, end of line stock and other general donations, while Bensons Beds, Furniture Village, Harveys and Oak Furniture Land are all passing DAAT leaflets to their...

History was made yesterday when Exeter played host to its first Rugby World Cup game.

In front of just over 10,000 people, Tonga bounced back from their opening game defeat to Georgia to re-establish themselves firmly back in the mix In Pool C following their 35-21 victory over Namibia at Sandy Park.

The South Sea Islanders produced a strong first half showing to lead 22-7 at the turn thanks in the main to tries from Telusa Veainu, Jack Ram and Latiume Fosita Namibia – who lost to defending champions New Zealand in their opening match – countered with a converted score for...

Members of the Pony Action Group (PAG) are approaching the forthcoming pony drifts and annual pony sale on Dartmoor with renewed optimism.

PAG members include three statutory bodies: The Dartmoor Commoners’ Council, Dartmoor National Park Authority and Natural England as well as those organisations involved in pony management on the moor, Dartmoor Hill Pony Association, Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust, Dartmoor Pony Moorland Scheme (overseen by the Duchy of Cornwall), Dartmoor Pony Society and the Dartmoor Livestock Protection Society.

Members of the group are working together...

The Met Office is playing host to a fundraising fashion show for Exeter-based charity WESC Foundation (WESC), to help raise much needed funds for the charity’s ‘Communication Aids Appeal’. Sponsored by ITEC Connect and compéred by popular broadcaster Judi Spiers, the event is being held on the 22nd October with John Lewis showcasing its autumn/winter 2015 collection featuring students at Exeter College as models, who will also be wearing their own designs.

Andy Yeatman – Communications Manager – Met Office said: “The weather will have big impact on what you wear over the autumn and...