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Philip Reeve began his career as an illustrator and then went into writing; he is best known as the author of the critically acclaimed Mortal Engines series, which was adapted into a major feature film, and has recently written the Utterly Dark trilogy.

Sarah McIntyre started out as an illustrator but has both written and illustrated many picture books including the Grumpycorn books, The New Neighbours and Dinosaur Firefighters .

Together they have collaborated on a number of highly illustrated books for younger readers, including the hugely popular Oliver and the...

Exeter lawyer Nicola Rawlinson-Weller has won a prestigious award for her role in helping bereaved parents inspire health service improvements following the tragic loss of their babies.

Nicola, who is part of the South West-headquartered Enable Law team, dedicated her success to her clients after being named Solicitor of the Year in the Devon and Somerset Law Society Legal Awards.

The accolade recognises Nicola’s support for grieving parents and families affected by medical negligence during pregnancy who are determined to turn personal tragedy into positive change....

Parents in Devon are being asked to make sure their children are vaccinated against measles as the disease spreads across the UK and Europe.

Measles is among the most contagious diseases in the world, but two doses of the MMR vaccine during childhood can offer lifelong protection. However-vaccine uptake in Britain is below recommended levels, and cases have been rising.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has also warned that the spread of measles in Europe could put families at risk on their summer holiday. This year, outbreaks have been seen in several European...

Westbank Community Health and Care, a successful health and wellbeing charity that’s continuing to grow and extend its services across the whole of Devon, is on the lookout for new Trustees who can offer their experience and a fresh perspective to support the governance and growth of an award-winning organisation.

The charity provides a multitude of community-based health and wellbeing services across the county, delivered by a team of staff and volunteers. Westbank’s Board of Trustees, all volunteers, bring their diverse range of skills to the charity, helping people of all ages...