When somebody in the family is involved in a serious accident, it can be a very difficult time for everybody involved, and there will be many emotions to process. There will be potentially important actions you need to take, and along with dealing with the emotional trauma, keeping on top of everything may become a struggle. Below runs through some of the repercussions you may find yourself experiencing after a serious accident in the family.

Concern, Worry Or Guilt

When a loved one is suffering or in pain, it is natural to feel concerned, anxious and want to do everything...

Exeter’s Motability customers can be assured of an industry-leading service from the city’s Nissan dealership after its Motability specialist was judged to be one of the best in the country.

Russell Lemon, who has worked at South West Nissan Exeter on the Marsh Barton Trading Estate for five years, was named as one of the top 10 Motability specialists in the country. Russell was awarded after outstanding customer feedback and impressing Motability with his commitment to disabled clients.

The father-of-three is one of 9,000 Motability specialists nationwide and has worked in...

Marking a truly delectable decade of cocktail making, Exeter independent The Oddfellows Speakeasy flung open its doors to launch an inventive new cocktail menu and tempt tipplers to become an official Oddfellows with a unique loyalty card.

Located just off the High Street, owners Yvan & Faye welcomed guests to the quirky little hideaway in celebration of the ten-year anniversary and to showcase 20 original recipes to excite even the most daring of cocktail lovers.

The Speakeasy’s expert mixologists served up a selection of miniature mixtures allowing party-goers to work...

Summer provides the perfect opportunity for people to take a break out of their normal busy lives, and yet many people still find it difficult to sit back and unwind. There are a number of reasons for this, whether it be residual stress at work, having to look after children full time now that they are off school, or simply that you are the type of person who struggles to let go. Whatever the case may be, it is important for your physical and mental health to find time to relax; in order to help you do just that, here are a few ideas of relaxing things you can do this summer to help you...

Communications agency, Absolute PR & Marketing, has been shortlisted for Outstanding Small Public Relations Consultancy at the 2018 Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) PRide Awards. Absolute is the only Exeter-based firm to be shortlisted in any category at the awards.

Absolute has been selected for the shortlist in recognition of the agency’s robust business growth strategy, strong campaign impact, and commitment to excellence in PR and marketing. The CIPR PRide awards are the UK’s leading regional PR awards, recognising outstanding work in the profession.

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Improvements to a pedestrian and cycle route on Ashburton Road in Newton Abbot will get underway next week.

Work on the A383 between Orchard Grove and Oak Park Road will start on Monday (30 July) – initially with two-way traffic lights in place between Laurie Avenue and Oak Park Road after 9.30am.

From Monday 6 August, Laurie Avenue will be made a temporary one-way system for around six weeks. Access will be allowed from Ashburton Road, and exit via Rosemary Avenue.

Around 1.2km of the northern footpath route is being widened to develop a shared pedestrian and cycle...

The UK is an incredible area, full of unique locations, exciting urban ventures, acres of alluring countryside and miles of exquisite coastlines. This summer, rather than jetting abroad, why not explore all this wonderful island has to offer? For inspiration on where to visit in the UK, below are three breaks you simply can’t miss:

Beside the Seaside

The UK is an island, which means we have miles upon miles of coastlines to explore and discover. From the well-known locations, such as stunning St Ives in Cornwall and cheerful Blackpool, to the hidden beaches of Pembrokeshire...

Stephens Scown LLP has supported calls for the introduction of no fault divorce, following the Supreme Court’s ruling in a historic divorce case. This case involves a couple who have been married for 39 years. Tini Owens who is 68 sought a divorce from her 80 year old husband on the grounds of unreasonable behaviour. She has described her experience as being trapped in a “loveless and desperately unhappy” marriage. At present, it is not possible for a couple to divorce without blame being apportioned unless they have separated for at least two years. They are required to either record...

The 12th annual Lapstock Music Festival is set to be the most memorable yet as the longest lunar eclipse this century will take place on Friday evening to provide a spectacular backdrop for festival goers and dedicated stargazers.

The eclipse gives the moon an eerie deep red tinge when it passes through the shadow cast by Earth and according to the Met Office forecast, the good weather in the West will make Devon one of the hotspots to see it.

History shows that Blood Moons have been revered and feared in equal measure but in reality it is a moment when three celestial...

Following the submission of fresh plans for student accommodation, development firm Rengen have now successfully completed the purchase of established Exeter city centre pub, the King Billy, and a neighbouring site, off a guide price of £1.5m.

The development, which will see the iconic Longbrook Street pub demolished, was originally planned to house a mix of 124 student bedrooms and commercial units over nine storeys. However, Exeter City Council denied the application proposal, with Rengen forced to submit revised plans.

ECC have now granted planning permission for the...