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An independent optician in Exeter has become one of only a handful of practices in Devon to offer specialist visual stress assessments, providing a service that transforms a child’s reading ability, and life.

Peter Tosh Opticians in Topsham, run by Suzie Tosh and her husband Peter, has invested in the Intuitive Colorimeter - the Wave - developed by Cerium Visual Technologies and widely regarded as the gold standard in visual stress assessment.

The machine tests up to 10,000 colour combinations to identify the precise colour tint that calms the visual processing...

This year’s Learning Disability Week (15 to 21 June) asks “Do you see me?” and is all about ensuring people with a learning disability are seen, heard and valued. This aim is shared by Devon County Council’s Reaching for Independence team which offers short-term enabling support to people aged 17 years and upwards with eligible social care needs or likely to have them.

Over the last 12 months, Reaching for Independence has helped more than 1,850 people in the county. Of these referrals, 358 people had a Learning Disability diagnosis as the primary reason for needing support, as...

Last Saturday, an outstanding Exeter Brownie and Rainbow leader attended an exclusiveGirlguiding celebration along with the inspirational leader who mentored her.

Nicole McDermid, 19, and Amy Kellaway, 39, joined hundreds of fellow outstanding Girlguiding volunteers at the Girlguiding Celebrates event in London’s West End.

The fabulous annual party – now in its fourth year – thanked and celebrated volunteers who were nominated by other Girlguiding members, parents and carers for making incredible contributions, or who have recently achieved a guiding award.

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Exeter College and Exeter City FC Women are celebrating a successful first year since relaunching their Academy partnership, which is helping young women and girls across the South West combine elite football with exceptional education.

Relaunched in April 2025 to strengthen the pathway for talented female footballers, the renewed collaboration has already delivered success on the pitch and supported players to progress into senior football and gain international honours.

Thirty-five players represented Exeter College’s Women’s Football Academy during the 2025/26 season...