Everyone loves going on vacation: the time off work, the change in scenery, and the gorgeous weather. However, if you’re going away for a longer time than usual, or you’re visiting somewhere new for the first time, it’s easy to feel unsettled. Plus, if you’re traveling alone, it’s easy to feel homesick and lonely quite quickly. You might miss your home comforts, and as a result, not enjoy your holiday as much. Luckily, there’s plenty of ways you can make yourself feel at home, regardless of where you are in the world. From packing all your essentials to knowing your way around a city, here...

Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez has put plans to appoint a deputy on hold after the Police and Crime Panel voted not to confirm Mark Kingscote in the role. In a statement Ms Hernandez said: “I am disappointed that the Panel did not feel able to support my choice of deputy but I am willing to accept its recommendation,” she said. “I will now spend some time contemplating my next move and will await the appointment of a new chief executive before making a decision. “I would like to thank Mark Kingscote for being willing to consider taking on this challenge on behalf of the...

The RSPCA is poised for a huge increase in the number of calls to its emergency hotline as more hot weather arrives this July - the worst month for incidents of dogs being left in hot cars.

The animal welfare charity - which works alongside 11 other animal charities and organisations to raise awareness of the dangers of leaving pets in hot cars - is predicting a peak in reports of animals suffering in the heat during the month of July - after receiving a huge 2,065 calls in June.

Each year, the RSPCA receives thousands of calls from concerned members of the public reporting...

There are increasing concerns for an Exeter man who has not been seen for a number of weeks.

Gavin is described as a white man in his late 30's, 5"6 tall, of average build, shaved head, short grey beard, possibly walking with a limp.

His current whereabouts are not known and was last seen on 26th May.

Gavin is known to frequent the mid and south Devon areas as well as Exeter.

There are increasing concerns for his safety and that he may be in need medical attention.

Anyone who has information or knowledge of the whereabouts of Gavin, is asked to...

Police are investigating a serious assault in Exeter which left a man with facial injuries.

The assault took place near to the taxi rank in Fore Street between 3.20am and 3.45am on Sunday 25 June.

The victim, a 23-year-old man, intervened in an ongoing fight and was then assaulted.

At least three male offenders are believed to have been involved and the victim sustained a broken nose and other facial injuries.

Police are investigating and keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the assault or have information to assist their enquiries.

Anyone who can...

This September, Exeter’s leading independent Contemporary Arts exhibition centre, Exeter Phoenix, will present a significant showcaseexhibition of emerging and established contemporary visual artists from across the UK and beyond.

First held in 2006, the Exeter Contemporary Open is one of the UKs most prominent contemporary art competitions, culminating in an annual exhibition. Over the last twelve years, the exhibition has built national and international reputation as a prime opportunity for artists to showcase their work, drawing audiences and attention from across the country...

Over the last decade, around a half-a-million bespoke Devon made map jigsaws have been shipped to America, including 40,000 last year alone.

The rising demand for Map Marketing’s handiwork both on home soil and across the Atlantic, has played a big part in the company’s decision to relocate its head office from London to Exeter, reducing the distance to its production unit in North Devon.

The company’s office and production factory were both based in London since its establishment in 1978 until the late 1990s when the expanding firm moved its warehouse to Hatherleigh, while...

Coastal Recycling, the South West’s leading independent recycling and waste management specialists, has won a contract to deliver a complete recycling solution for the highly-anticipated luxury country house hotel, Lympstone Manor, the vision of chef Michael Caines MBE.

Working across every department at Lympstone Manor, the recycling solution includes recycling and recovery of waste from the kitchens, gardens and offices of the hotel which has 21 luxury guestrooms, 28 acres of gardens, grounds and parkland, and fine dining by Michael Caines.

Michael Caines MBE, says, “We...

Despite being named by the Sunday Times as one of the top 10 most desirable cities to live in the UK, people living in Exeter owe an average of more than £20,000 each - according to a national free debt advice provider. Compiling a list of the top 10 UK cities with the highest debts, PayPlan found that people living in Exeter are saddled with debts of £20,375 from credit cards and loans – significantly more than the national average of £13,000, reported in recent figures revealed by the TUC. The city appeared just ahead of Birmingham (£19,141) and Wolverhampton (£18,960). The full top 10...