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Nearly 70% of the British public feel attitudes towards disabled people have improved since the London Paralympic Games in 2012, statistics published by the government reveal.

The findings from the DWP survey are from one of the most detailed surveys of its kind and marks the second anniversary of the Paralympic Games in London.

It also comes as we approach the first anniversary of the ‘Disability Confident’ campaign – designed to break down barriers in employing disabled people. Disability Confident was launched by the Prime Minister David Cameron and has showcased the...

Exeter City Football Club is marking the day of the World Cup Final (Sunday 13 July 2014) by holding a special international tournament.

The Club will once again celebrate diversity in the local community when its 10th annual summer 5-a-side tournament is held at the University of Exeter’s Streatham Sports Complex.

The competition encourages participation from local black and minority ethnic teams and attracts players from many different parts of the world. Past finalists include sides representing Poland, Slovakia, Africa, Afghanistan, Lithuania and Saudi Arabia. Devon’s...

Mark Twiggs believes a "refreshed" outlook has given the Exeter Chiefs a real spring in their step as they get stuck into the rigours of pre-season.

With Sandy Park currently closed to all and sundry due to the multi-million pound redevelopment works that are being carried out ahead of the 2014/15 season, the Chiefs squad have been forced to relocate to the University of Exeter for the majority of their build-up to the new campaign.

The enforced switch, however, has been hailed a huge success by Twiggs, who heads up the Aviva Premiership club's Strength & Conditioning...

The Exeter Golf and Country Club 14 and under girls' team have secured the Devon Aegon Team Tennis Division Two title after victories against Ipplepen and David Lloyd, Exeter.

On Saturday 14th June, the girls travelled to Ipplepen tennis club with most of the players taking part in their first competitive matches. The first tennis win for Exeter Golf and Country Club was in the singles rubbers. Amy Chambers got Exeter Golf and Country Club tennis team off to a perfect start with a 6-1 6-3 victory over Sophie Pankiewicz. Jemima Dart continued the strong start for Exeter tennis...