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A few years ago, shopping for a car meant a lot of footwork as buyers went from dealership to dealership in search of their new (or used) car. The process usually took days, even weeks for those who are ultra-particular about the features and specs they need in a car.

Fast forward to today and finding a car to buy can be done in a few clicks.

Thanks to technological advancements, it has become super easy to find, pay for, and ship a car to any location – without leaving the comfort of your home. With online alternatives to car dealers growing in popularity and numbers, that...

Work will start on the installation of a Toucan crossing on the A376, on the edge of Exmouth, on Tuesday 7 May.

The crossing will be located between Rivermead Avenue and Courtlands Cross and will connect to the Exe Estuary Trail via the National Trust’s Lower Halsdon Farm public path.

As part of the scheme, which is expected to take four weeks to complete, minor footpath widening will also be carried out on the eastern side of Exeter Road.

The scheme will provide a safer crossing of the A376 for pedestrians and cyclists and will improve sustainable transport links...

Saturday 6 July will be a BIG day in Exmouth for local charity Hospiscare . Exmouth and Lympstone Hospiscare will be holding their Family Fun Day at Manor Gardens from 10am – 4pm with live entertainment and lots of fun activities. Having had a great day with the whole family it will then be time for the mums, nans and aunties to don their pink tutus and bunny ears (not compulsory) and head on down to The Maer for either the Twilight Walk or 5K Fizz Run in aid of Hospiscare.

This sponsored event offers a scenic five or ten mile walking route or a 5K running route along the stunning...

“Heart failure….. The word failure is just such a negative word, when you get a diagnosis of heart failure it can be such a dark time. But you mustn’t be put off. With the right medication and advice you can still lead a good life with heart failure.”

Allison Rand, 52 from Exeter, was diagnosed with heart failure a couple of years ago.

“It was a total shock. I had been feeling unwell for a while but ignored it as I was too busy with life. Eventually I went for an ECG and they thought it didn’t look right so booked me in for an appointment. I lay down on the table and that...