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The Prince of Wales has met representatives from South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT), Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (DSFRS), and Devon and Cornwall Police. His Royal Highness (HRH) visited Exeter Middlemoor Fire Station on Wednesday 22 July to express his support and thanks for the work undertaken by the three services so far in response to Covid-19. He heard first-hand from various personnel about the pressures on the services, and how they have adapted with dedication and professionalism to meet the challenges. SWASFT has worked in close...

Celebrations have been in full swing at Lucerne House, as one of its residents reaches her centenary in style.

Maisie Elliott was joined by staff, relatives, friends and other residents as she received a telegram from the Queen in recognition of her landmark birthday. A champagne reception was held at the home and guests enjoyed a special birthday cake made by Maisie’s daughter in law.

Maisie grew up on a farm with 1 brother and 2 sisters. She started work at an early age in Woolworths before taking on different roles including a ticket officer for British Rail, where...

Devon-based GripHero has expanded its international order book to include Cyprus. Its award-winning dispensers and ATEX-Certified anti-static hand-protection, are set to be installed across 96 EKO Cyprus forecourts accounting for around 30% of all fuel stations on the island, making it the largest independent forecourt network in Cyprus.

Installed to enhance customer safety by minimising the potential transfer of germs, biohazards, chemical or biological contamination, GripHero’s patented dispensers are playing an important role in preventing the transfer of Covid-19 at the fuel...

New research from Britain’s leading price comparison, MoneySuperMarket, reveals the impact of COVID-19 on car insurance premiums over the first half of 2020.

The cost of an average fully comprehensive car insurance premium in the UK is currently £475 – down 2% from £486 a year ago.

Despite car insurance premiums peaking towards the end of 2019 at £503, prices have continued on a downward trend in 2020, after road traffic levels dropped by 65% at the height of lockdown, according to figures from the AA. Prices have fallen by £28 between the end of 2019 the end of June...