The University of Exeter will join forces with the Exeter Chiefs from today to hold the first ever Sports Medicine Conference, promising to tackle the biggest issues in the field.

The event, held at the Chiefs’ home stadium of Sandy Park, will combine world-class research from the University with the expertise of the National premiership champions to improve our understanding of how to maximise impact on the pitch.

Professor Jean McEwan, Vice Dean of Education at the University of Exeter Medical School, said: “This exciting conference is a first for Exeter, and will bring...

Members of the public are invited to come and see what it’s like to work in a hospital operating theatre during an open day at North Devon District Hospital (NDDH) on National Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) Day. On Monday 14 May, the simulation suite at NDDH will be open to the public from 10am-3pm. There will be an anaesthetic room, theatre and recovery area set up in the sim suite, and visitors will be shown a typical patient journey through these areas. Visitors will get to see some of the day-to-day activities of an ODP and there will also be skills stations where they can...

An MP and foreign policy experts will discuss how Devon communities and companies can have influence around the world following Brexit at an event this week.

Sir Hugo Swire, MP for East Devon and former Minister of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office will join Edward Hobart, Director of Estates and Security at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office at the discussion, about security, prosperity and how Devon can boost international links when Britain leaves the EU.

Also speaking will be Linda Middleton- Jones, Director of the Devon Chamber of Commerce and Alistair...

THOUSANDS of people will show their support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) communities in the region by attending the 10th Exeter Pride event on Saturday, May 12.

Exeter Pride is one of the South West's biggest celebrations of the LGBTQ+ communities, and one of the biggest free Pride events in the country. It promises to be an explosion of colour, positivity and pride - and everyone is invited to come out and celebrate.

A key annual event in the city's calendar, there will be a colourful rainbow flag March from the St Sidwell Centre,...

Warrens Bakery is delighted to have been recognised as ‘Company of the Year’ in the 2018 Devon & Cornwall Venus Awards.

The most inspirational women and businesses across the Southwest came together, with more than 250 guests attending the awards ceremony that took place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Plymouth, on Friday 27th April.

The World’s oldest Cornish pasty maker and Cornwall’s oldest bakery adds the Company of the Year Award to a growing list of accolades. The Venus awards, returning for its fifth year, recognise inspirational women and businesses in the region...

The Royal Wedding is almost upon us and there is of course plenty of excitement right across the UK.

Kensington Palace recently announced Meghan Markle’s father will walk her down the aisle and as the final touches are being placed, here’s everything you need to know about the marriage of Prince Harry and Ms Markle.

When is the Royal Wedding?

The Royal Wedding is now just a few weeks away and will take place on May 19.

For those football fans, don’t worry the ceremony will take place at 12pm so there will be plenty of time to settle down for the FA Cup...

Exeter's Wyvern Barracks, home of the reservist battalion 6 Rifles, is opening its imposing metal gates to the public this summer, in the first event of its kind at the site.

The military base in Topsham Road is staging three evenings of open-air concerts and displays which, in the words of its Commanding Officer, are designed to show people what's behind the ‘big red-brick wall' and engage with the community.

Thousands of people walk or drive past the Barracks every day. Yet the vast majority of the local community have never been inside the base and have little or no...

Education Recruitment Company Class People have won a national Recruiter Award for Best Temporary Recruitment Agency of the Year. The national awards ceremony took place on Thursday at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, which celebrated outstanding achievements by agencies and in-house recruiters across the UK. The Exeter-based supply agency, set up by a former Primary school teacher Lynis Bassett, undertook a restructure last year and has gone from strength to strength since. The judges commended Class People for their excellent work giving back to schools and the education community. “...

Residents are being urged to take advantage of the beautiful countryside Devon and Somerset offers this month.

May marks Naturally Healthy Month and The Devon Local Nature Partnership (LNP) and the Somerset LNP is encouraging all of us to #StepOutside this month to gain the mental and physical health benefits of being active outdoors.

With iconic scenery, uninterrupted seascapes and diverse wildlife the South West has some of the best natural environments in the country, and it’s right here on our doorstep. And being active in the natural environment can cause a significant...