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Local charity Hospiscare is delighted to announce that Rob Baxter, Director of Rugby at Exeter Chiefs, will be the guest speaker at their fundraising dinner on 4th April 2018 at the University of Exeter.

This unique evening will feature a talk from Rob on ‘Maximising Potential’, during which he will explain how the principles used to improve results on the rugby pitch can also be used to improve results in the workplace. Regarded as one of rugby’s top coaches following the Chiefs recent LV Cup and Aviva Premiership successes, his thoughts are sure to be of interest to business...

With Christmas almost upon us, it’s time to look ahead to next year and start thinking about your goals for January and beyond. While the New Year’s Resolution fad might be dying a death, switching your calendar will likely still prompt you to re-evaluate your life and implement positive changes.

If your goals for next year are financial, you may be thinking about how to make your money go a little further or how to increase your income. Luckily, you don’t have to win the lottery or start a business to change your economic future. Here are three lucrative investment options that...

Shopping for clothes is something we all enjoy, but have you ever considered the true cost of your fashion purchases? We all know our fashion choices have consequences, but very few of us stop to think about them when buying a new pair of shoes or trying on a coveted dress.

The good news is that many recognised clothing labels are now making progress towards better conditions for garment workers abroad, including fairer wages and safer working environments. However, the move towards ethical fashion has only just begun, and there is still work to be done. To find out how you could...

There are many myths surrounding hospices, one of the biggest misconceptions is that if you get admitted to one, it’s because you are about to die. That’s certainly the impression Bronia Rosier and her family had when she was referred to local charity, Hospiscare.

Bronia, 56, from Ottery St Mary, was diagnosed with a tumour two years ago. After a course of chemo and radiotherapy which was unsuccessful in shrinking the growth, she underwent surgery to remove it. However, the cancer had already spread to other areas of her body and Bronia was given the news that no further treatment...