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The role of an Exeter-born Royal Navy Lieutenant in helping to protect the fragile independence of Estonia and Latvia at the end of WW1 is one of the personal stories featured in a new book that’s published next month.

Battle in the Baltic, by author and naval historian Steve Dunn, turns the spotlight on the almost forgotten story of the navy’s 13-month brutal conflict in the Baltic Sea.

At the time, neither the British Government nor the public had any real appetite for the campaign but Secretary of State for War Winston Churchill was determined to stop Bolshevik Russia...

The University of Exeter is part of a global initiative to revolutionise the early detection of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.

Led by Alzheimer’s Research UK, the project will harness and analyse a wealth of digital data to develop signatures of disease – or “fingerprints” – that can be then detected using wearable technologies, such as smart watches. The collaboration aims to secure at least £67m over the first six years, with an ambition to attract up to £100m of total investment by 2030 to build and trial its diagnostic device on a large scale. Initial funds...

DEVONIANS seeking a better work-life balance or who are unable to work full-time because they have other commitments would be ideal carers according to a leading care provider in the county (February 2020).

Guardian Homecare, which provides care across south Devon, says offering staff flexible working hours to fit around their other essential activities is vital.

Catherine Porter, Manager for the care provider, which operates in the Exeter and Torbay areas, said: “It’s not easy for people to find work that fits in with their lifestyles, so it’s up to 21st century employers...

Payday loans come with a buffet of advantages, such as flexible repayment periods, no credit checks, quick loan approval process, etc. These loans help you meet your immediate expenses when you fall short of cash. Online lenders don’t go through a vast process of checking their clients' backgrounds before providing the loan, thus making the process easy and quick for everyone. You can expect to get the money within one business day. Even though these loans operate quickly, many people have questions on various aspects of payday loans.

1. Can you get a payday loan without a bank...