Large genetic study involving data from Exeter mothers and babies reveals new insights into pregnancy duration and the timing of delivery

When a woman is pregnant, when she delivers is important to the health of herself and her child. Preterm birth is a major cause of health problems and is the leading cause of death in children under the age of five years worldwide. Conversely, if a pregnancy goes far past the due date, the risk of birth complications and stillbirth increases. But what determines when a woman goes into labor?

Until now, researchers have considered timing...

East Devon households will have recently received a Household Enquiry Form from the Electoral Services office at the district council.

This form is used to let the Electoral Services team know who lives at a property and should be registered to vote. If you have returned the form with no changes, you are registered to vote.

However, if you have added any new names of members of your household to the form, it is likely that they are not yet registered to vote.

All people that you have added to the form, will also need to register to vote by either going online at www...

Some of Exeter's most fascinating buildings are set to open their doors to the public free of charge for Heritage Open Days.

Starting on Friday (13 September), Heritage Open Days runs until Sunday 22 September, showcasing many venues that are not usually open to the public or otherwise charge an entry fee.

Now in its 25th year, Heritage Open Days offers up a unique opportunity to explore these sometimes hidden, often curious, and always interesting places. This year, 49 properties or events will be taking place throughout the city, with 100 separate openings.

Some...

Taking place from 17-21 September, the week-long programme of events will be hosted across the city centre, celebrating Exeter’s diverse retail offering with many independent shops and High Street brands showcasing their favourite looks for autumn.

For the first time, InExeter will support The Vintage Fashion Show, a catwalk and pop-up celebration of styles from the 1920s’ onwards. With elegant and interesting one of a kind vintage pieces, colourful and classic vintage inspired styles, beautiful bespoke tailoring, and more, from Exeter based independent stores including Frocks in...

National Association of Building Contractors is the one of the UK’s fastest growing Trade Associations.

National Association of Building Contractors is a growing tech community in the South West England, CEO, James Hopkins founded the business on the belief that all businesses, regardless of their size should be able to leverage the power of technology to enable them to thrive. This customer focused strategy has propelled huge growth.

James continues, before each of us leaves this world, there’s a very strong chance we will try to start our own business at least once....

New research has revealed that the South West of England is in favour of rejecting the supermarket in favour of doing their shopping at local produce providers.

Research from AO.com into the attitudes of the UK around local produce found that 77% of people in our region believe that they should be shopping locally, with respondents citing the fact that it’s better for the local economy, the environment and quite simply, the food just tastes nicer!

Reasons for wanting to buy locally in the Southwest

1. Better for the economy

2. Important for the environment...

As a student of Exeter, if you want to pursue a career in content writing, you ought to know that this profile is filled with challenges and opportunities. There has been a constant demand for content writers, since forever. However, with the rise of the internet, this demand has only increased manifold. Saksham Das, who offers assignment Help Australia , says that most of the content writers become writers by accident.

Moreover, there aren’t many institutes or colleges that teach you all the nuance of content writing. Despite all of this, the career in content writing is...

Details of the inaugural Salcombe ‘Live’ music and comedy festival have been released. Starting on Friday 11th October and running until Sunday 13th October 2019, this free weekend of live entertainment will bring together famous faces from the world of folk, Americana, jazz and blues music, alongside a smattering of stand-up comedy artists, and entertainers.

Set to be a huge draw for music fans with a love of Salcombe - South Devon’s chic tidal town, renowned for its celebrity residents, pretty beaches, boutique shops, pubs, restaurants and hotels - the festival is expected to be...