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A Question of Racing proved a winning format at Exeter Racecourse on Tuesday with a packed audience entertained by some of horse racing’s leading personalities.

The racecourse had teamed up with the charity Love Devon to provide an entertaining hour of questions fielded by the BBC’s David Fitzgerald, after its iconic Haldon Gold Cup meeting, and to raise awareness of the work of Love Devon.

On the panel were Devon-born leading female jockeys Bryony Frost, an ambassador for Love Devon, and Lizzie Kelly; the 11-times champion trainer Paul Nicholls; Phillip Hobbs; David Pipe...

The University of Exeter must take rapid action to tackle the environment and climate emergency, according to a panel of staff and students.

The panel says the university should be carbon neutral by 2040 in terms of activities it directly controls (such as university vehicles and campus electricity) and by 2050 – or sooner – in indirect emissions (such as those associated with waste and products purchased).

Its recommendations include cutting long-haul air travel by 50%, increasing recycling to 70% and halving plastic and paper use – all by 2025.

The group, led by...

As World Cup fever hits, the nation is filled with early risers, demonstrating their commitment to the sport by watching with a coffee and a bacon sandwich instead of a beer. The beauty of a world tournament is that it inspires people of all ages as a nation comes together to cheer on their team. From surprising underdogs to nail-biting David and Goliath matches, the rugby World Cup 2019 promises to deliver on entertainment, skill, and a few unexpected surprises. If the man in your life loves a bit of rugby, take a look at our top gifts for men who love sport in general and rugby in...

Exeter charity SAFE has supported survivors of domestic abuse for 45 years, currently delivering specialist prevention and recovery support for adults and children. Working within a multi-agency service framework, SAFE offers a holistic “whole family approach” to recovery.

“The UK is currently in a national domestic violence crisis, with domestic homicides at 5 year high”, says CEO Emma Morris.

“Supporting families to fully recover from the trauma they have experienced as a result of domestic violence is absolutely essential. The damage that occurs spans emotional wellbeing...