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A band of global superstars have thrown their weight behind an Exeter-based homelessness charity, by supporting the first major Christmas campaign of its 26-year history.

St Petrock’s will launch a gritty, yet heartwarming short film next week, as people on low incomes are plunged further into poverty, while the country slides into a recession triggered by soaring inflation and interest rate rises.

From discussions with partner agencies and St Petrock’s own observations, the charity estimates the number of rough sleepers on the streets of Exeter has doubled in the space...

Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) is proud to have received 4 accolades at the recent Awards of Excellence hosted by Air Ambulances UK

Sponsored by Airbus, the annual awards celebrates and recognises the specialist lifesaving skills and commitment of those working tirelessly within and in support of the air ambulance community.

The event held in Birmingham on Monday evening, was attended by hundreds involved in the air ambulance industry. Local lifesaving charity, Devon Air Ambulance, were thrilled to be there and to be recognised by peers for their innovative contribution to...

A Devon ‘mobility hub’ delivered by social enterprise Co Cars has been recognised for promoting greener journeys with a gold award from the national shared transport charity, CoMoUK.

The site at Seabrook Orchards in Topsham, near Exeter, hasCoMoUK’s highest standard of accreditation for a new development and is only the second such facility to be officially recognised by the charity.

Mobility hubs bring together shared, public and active travel modes, along with community facilities, and redesign and reallocate space away from the private car. They are used in many...

University of Exeter lecturer Dr Alison Hill has won the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Excellence in Higher Education Prize.

Nominated by her peers, Dr Hill was chosen by the RSC’s panel of judges as one of the most inspirational, innovative and dedicated people in education.

The prize recognises inspirational teaching and making a positive difference in curriculum design, implementation, assessment and to the wider community.

Dr Hill said: “I am delighted to receive this prize and to have teaching innovations recognised.

“I started pedagogical research...