Visit Exeter have launched their first ever Virtual Christmas Market.

The aim of the initiative is to promote local businesses online in the run up to Christmas, during England’s second national lockdown.

“Traditionally, this is the busiest time of the year for many of the businesses taking part, so that’s why it’s so important for people to support the Virtual Christmas Market during these difficult times,” said Cllr Ollie Pearson, Lead Councillor for City Centre and Corporate Services.

Included on the website are links to the online shops of Exeter retailers,...

Cancer services in East Devon will receive a major boost this month.

Ottery St Mary Hospital will become a new cancer hub for patients and their families.

Specialists from the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital’s oncology department and FORCE, the area’s leading cancer support charity, will be working together within a dedicated unit at the Keegan Road site.

Access to potentially life-saving treatments will be among the new services available in Ottery with chemotherapy sessions held there for the first time.

Consultants and nurse specialists will also hold...

As defending champions of the Gallagher Premiership and Heineken Champions Cup, Rob Baxter is acutely aware his Exeter Chiefs side have a huge target on their backs this season.

It’s a challenge, however, that the Devonians are clear relishing with the Chiefs’ Director of Rugby this week exuding a real air of excitement ahead of tomorrow night’s opener away to Harlequins (7:45pm).

“We’re looking forward to Friday, but so we should be,” said Baxter. “People will say it’s going to be tough for us having a short break, but I actually think not having that lengthy period off...

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Today's world is all about the internet and social media as it is one of the most powerful tools for communication. And through social media marketing, it is easier to make all kinds of businesses reach potential customers. It includes the use of the internet and other networks to increase the number of consumers around the world.

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Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT) is launching a fun and festive activity as part of its There to Care Christmas 2020 appeal. The charity is asking everybody of any age to wear a Santa hat any time during the week of 7 - 11 December to show their support this Christmas.

To take part, all supporters need to do is donate just £5 and don some festive headwear - anything from reindeer antlers to elf ears and Santas-disappearing-down-chimneys goes! DAAT is inviting families, friends, community groups and colleagues to join them in creating a bit of Christmas cheer in what has been a...

Kids are usually attached to the gifts they receive and want to have access to them daily. This can be a challenge to those who travel during the holidays because they may not be allowed to carry some of their gifts, especially if they are bulky. When buying gifts for children who are often on the move, it is best to choose travel gifts for kids .

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Gambling for the first time can be very intimidating for those without any experience. This is especially true in a casino, with all of the music, people and flashy light and sounds going off from every machine. The cacophony of sound and sea of color can be very disconcerting, not to mention the labyrinth style layout that many casinos adopt. If that were not all to worry about, the expanse of machines that stretch on across rooms can make it difficult to choose what to play, even after taking account all of the new rules that need to be learned. This is why many, for these reasons,...