The South West has been recognised for its “exceptional performance” in bringing new treatments and medicines to its patients through clinical research – for the second year running.

The South West Peninsula is a ‘Prime Site’ for global pharmaceutical consultancy, IQVIA, and has just been announced as the best recruiting prime site in the world for 2017/18, being acknowledged with a certificate of achievement.

With the majority of clinical trials conducted across international borders, the prime site collaboration, formed in 2011, allows experts in the South West to foster...

An electric car revolution has arrived to help people access smart shared electric cars for a fraction of the cost of owning.

It will help improve the air quality in Exeter and bring the city into the forefront for shared electric mobility.

Exeter and the far South West’s first shared electric car launches today with Co-cars, the hire by the hour car network.

The electric Renault Zoe is the first of a growing fleet of electric cars which will be parked at on-street locations next to its own electric charger. This first one is in Albatross Road, Newcourt, Exeter. It...

A local digital marketing agency is aiming to help businesses make the most of the statistics in Google Analytics in order to improve their enquiries.

In the latest of MiHi Digital’s series of free events, the masterclass will explain what the information provided by Google means and how it can they can be used to better understand what’s happening on a website, and how it can be improved.

The event is to be held on Wednesday 20th June and is aimed at any business in Devon or Cornwall wanting to better understand Google Analytics and the statistics it provides you on your...

The UK's largest cycle race, The Tour of Britain, is returning to Devon this autumn.

Stage 2 of the race will take place on Monday September 3, starting in the UK’s newest town, Cranbrook, in East Devon and finishing in Barnstaple, North Devon.

It will be hosted by Devon County Council, supported by North Devon Council and East Devon District Council and working with Barnstaple Town Council and Cranbrook Town Council. It will be the tenth time in 12 years the Tour has visited Devon with the county hosting starts and finishes annually between 2009 and 2014 with the last...

As part of the national 100th anniversary commemorating the end of WW1, ABF The Soldiers’ Charity are staging a special concert at Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 16th June, 2018.

The event will be compered by David Fitzgerald from BBC Radio Devon.

Hosted by the charity’s Devon County Committee, the evening promises to be an outstanding musical contribution to remember the bravery of those from the 2nd Devonshire Regiment who were tragically killed in action during the notorious ‘Battle of Bois de Buttes. Fought on a sparsely wooded hillside on 27th May 1918 this was one of...

The Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (RD&E) has extended the suspension of birth services at Honiton and Okehampton maternity units until mid-September 2018.

The Trust took the decision last year to temporarily suspend births and subsequent in-patient stays at Okehampton and Honiton maternity units. This step was taken to maintain patient safety due to a combination of factors affecting the stability of the services at these sites and the other units it operates in Tiverton and Exeter.

Zita Martinez, Head of Midwifery at the RD&E, said: “We are sorry for...

Hyper casual games were introduced into the gaming industry in 2017. They are simple to play, addictive, short and casual. Players may find it very hard to stop playing it even when told to do so. Several companies decided to venture into the development of this genre of games. The result of the venture was the introduction of several games which include Coral Roulette .

Hyper casual games are the remnants of the 70s arcade games which have been modernized to meet the trends in the gaming world. The UI of the game is very simple and quite different from the traditional slots...

The team of 72 competitors selected to represent the UK at the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 was exclusively unveiled this yesterday (15 May) at Horse Guards Parade.

The team of wounded, injured and sick (WIS) serving military personnel and veterans came together for the first time since selection at the iconic London venue and were joined by Prime Minister Theresa May who posed with the athletes for the first official team photograph and wished them luck for the Games in October. The athletes – 64% of whom are new to Invictus - were also joined by former Team UK captains, including...

Life nowadays has become very uncertain. One medical emergency is more than capable of running down all your financial management.

There are many families in the UK who fell victim to such atrocities, either due to natural disasters or due to any unforeseen situation. In such situations, the person and his family suffer agony and pain, physically, mentally and of course financially.

To help such families who are in need, the UK welfare state guide has set up many schemes. The aim is clear, to reach out to people in need and comfort them in hard times. Inspired by the...